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Rafs Mayet

Making tracks: The Blue Train, which is kept in mint condition, has a luxurious observation area, from which to watch the passing scenery. (Photos: Rafs Mayet)

15 DEC 2021

The Blue Train: A trip of luxury, stunning vistas and scenes of devastation

Trainspotter Rafs Mayet’s maiden Blue Train voyage evokes his family history and comparisons to other locomotive rides he has taken

Rafs Mayet

12 min read

BHEKI MSELEKU

20 APR 2021

‘Mr Bruce’ remembered: An indelible first impression led to a lifelong friendship

Bheki Mseleku, or ‘Mr Bruce’ as he was known, roamed the globe but was at home in mantra mode

Rafs Mayet

4 min read

Melvyn Peters and Thandi Klaasens at the famed Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club in Pinetown. (All images by Rafs Mayet)

AGRIPPA AND NELSON MAGWAZA

30 APR 2020

Why we need a South African jazz photography archive

We need more books about South African jazz, focusing on both the verbal and the visual, to fully capture and appreciate the unique ‘river of culture we’ve been bequeathed’

Rafs Mayet

7 min read