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Minister of social development Lindiwe Zulu is among the poets featured in Malibongwe, an anthology of poetry by women within the ANC. (Image via Twitter)

Malibongwe: Tending our mothers’ garden

Part of the efforts to republish this anthology of ANC women’s poetry, Uhuru Phalafala writes of its significance.

  • Uhuru Phalafala
7 min read
Art of liberation: Keorapetse Kgositsile in 2009. He was a pre-eminent cultural figure in the struggle, and was not afraid to critique the ANC’s ‘backwardness’ when it came to culture. His bridging of politics and art was one of his many talents. (Oupa Nkosi)
AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE

Festac, the ANC and the arts

Keorapetse Kgositsile played a vital part in elevating the position of the cultural worker

  • Uhuru Phalafala
7 min read