Percy Mabandu

Percy Mabandu is an art historian and freelance writer based in The city of Tshwane.

Ramon’s music is reliable and relatable

Friday Percy Mabandu - 5 Jul 2020

Rooted in the Cape Town sound, Ramon Alexander celebrates it’s genealogy

Sho Madjozi’s musical lineage is larger than large

Article Percy Mabandu - 16 Nov 2018

"Sho Madjozi is alive to the marginal condition of Venda and Shangaan languages in the Zulu-Xhosa-dominated Afro-pop culture in Mzansi."

Unchained spirit of Bra Willie

Article Percy Mabandu - 5 Jan 2018

His sharp and progressive pen‚ he contributed in cutting open the oppressive blanket of the apartheid system to keep the liberation spirit burning.

Thandi Klaasen: Defying tragedy to do it her way

Article Percy Mabandu - 20 Jan 2017

From being a starlet in Sophiatown through to a disfiguring assault, Thandi Klaasen’s capacity for resilience meant she just kept on singing.

Two albums and a resistance

Article Percy Mabandu - 18 Nov 2016

Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ took local musicians to the world and Miles Davis trumpeted ‘Tutu’

Henri Matisse: Clawing at glory and Jazz

Article Percy Mabandu - 13 Jul 2016

The current exhibition could well benefit from the master's links to a widely appreciated art form.

This land is built on sex and power

Article Percy Mabandu - 12 Feb 2015

From colonialism to apartheid and the present, South Africa's fate appears to be guided by its libido.

Testing times for Aids counsellors on campus

Article Percy Mabandu & Mercedes Sayagues - 15 Jan 2010

As the year gets off to a steady start, Delta Tladi, an HIV/Aids counsellor at the Tshwane University of Technology, is preparing for a busy time.

A Zimbol of free sound

Article Percy Mabandu - 15 Jan 2010

Zim Ngqawana's philosophy of Zimology lends itself to a spiritual understanding of music, writes Percy Mabandu.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest