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Resistance: The leaders of the Women's March of 1956 clutch bundles of petitions which they are about to hand over to government officials at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Photo by Alf Kumalo courtesy of MBR Projects, Olamuk & the Alf Kumalo Estate
PHOTOGRAPHY

The women history forgot are still here

Marking 70 years since the 1956 Women's March, an exhibition of Alf Kumalo's photography explores the depth, joy, and defiance of the women who fought against apartheid pass laws.

  • Heidi Thembeka Sincuba
8 min read
Selfless: Nelson Mandela’s legacy will be celebrated by thousands doing their bit for 67 minutes on 18 July.
SOUTH AFRICA

Mandela’s dream betrayed by each of his Presidential successors

Nelson Mandela's vision for South Africa is questioned as the article critiques his successors' actions since 1999. From Thabo Mbeki's arms deal and HIV/AIDS stance to Jacob…

  • Edwin Naidu
7 min read
Deeply human: Swati Mandela-Dlamini and Zaziwe Manaway in The Trials of Winnie Mandela S1. Photo: Netflix
WINNIE MANDELA

‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela’: beyond the single story

Explore 'The Trials of Winnie Mandela', a Netflix documentary that offers an authentic, nuanced portrayal of one of South Africa's most fascinating and contested figures.…

  • Sello Hatang
10 min read
Future up in smoke: Our sons are bitter, says the writer. They are emasculated and turn that rage against the girl child. Photo: IOL
SOUTH AFRICA

We ‘re mothers with debt and degrees; women with data, no title deeds

A veteran journalist from the Class of '76 reflects on the disillusionment and frustration felt after 1994, particularly concerning education, social services, and the…

  • Zingisa Mkhuma
8 min read