Tseliso Monaheng

Photographer Tseliso Monaheng is currently writing and editing a series on South African hip hop.

Msaki sings, and we heal

Friday Tseliso Monaheng - 27 Aug 2020

Msaki views her singing as a space from which to gather strength and courage

Moguls in their lifetime: The making of SA Hip-Hop Story

Friday Tseliso Monaheng - 21 Jun 2020

This new docu-series by Diliza Moabi, which began airing on SABC1 at the beginning of the month, allows the new generation to lead in telling their stories

Nduduzo Makhathini returns to the underworlds

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 6 Dec 2019

The acclaimed pianist and composer shared his journey with us on completing his debut Blue Note album

The Portfolio: Tseliso Monaheng

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 31 Oct 2019

"Prophets of Da City also represent what hip-hop heads become when they grown older."

The new accordion cowboys

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 15 Feb 2019

Morena Leraba and Kommanda Obbs draw upon deep roots in creating the new Sesotho sound

Moleshe answers ‘Final Call’

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 25 Jan 2019

The jazz musician has always been a visionary and a team player. He is now launching his solo debut

African hip-hop still doesn’t have an exclusive online platform

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 5 Jun 2016

Hip-hop sites aren’t a thing with all the resources we have access to, African hip-hop has still not found a stable home online.

Sumo Studios ushers in the independent era of jazz

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 16 Dec 2015

Peter Auret's homely Linden studio is fast becoming the go-to place to lay down those jazz licks.

Artist Mzwandile Buthelezi draws circles around the music

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 9 Dec 2015

As an artist his aim is to pull the soul out of the music and to express his feelings through drawings.

Blitz the Ambassador lights up the diaspora

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 18 Nov 2015

Blitz's artistic language speaks to young immigrants who are bridging the gap between the world they live in and the world from which they hail.

Kaboom shots! Girls can rap too

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 23 Oct 2015

The new wave of young, female hip-hop artists insists that ‘femcees’ be judged on their musical merits and not on their gender.

SA musicians rap in vain on industry’s door

Article Tseliso Monaheng - 7 May 2015

Warning against recycling SA rappers, Tseliso Monaheng says if hip hop doesn't let enough new blood in, the scene will become a "festering s***hole".

Press Releases

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection