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Body count: Within two months, four bodies of deceased women had been found in Kempton Park yet the police informed the public only after Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo's disappearance on Sunday, 13 September. Since then, a total of nine women's bodies have been discovered. Photo: Supplied
FEMICIDE

What has happened to my once-safe hometown?

Following the tragic murder of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo and the discovery of nine bodies across Ekurhuleni, a Kempton Park resident reflects on the terrifying reality of…

  • Busi Lethole
7 min read
Democracy: Zambia's recently concluded 2026 elections have raised fears of democratic backsliding, particularly following the arrest and subsequent treason charges against Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema. Photo: Mutinta Hichilema
AFRICAN POLITICS

From hope to fear: A tale of Zambia's democracy in contrast with other States

An analysis of Zambia's democratic trajectory following the 2026 elections, contrasting its civic space and challenges with governance trends across Africa.

  • Robert Kigongo
6 min read
Self-discovery: Black Burns Fast's Esihle Ndleleni, director Sandulela Asanda and Khensani Khosa. Photo: Supplied
SOUTH AFRICAN FILM

‘Black Burns Fast’ is a whimsical love letter to Black girlhood

In a media landscape often criticised for its misrepresentation of Black women and girls, Sandulela Asanda's debut feature, 'Black Burns Fast', emerges as a refreshing…

  • Riley Hlatshwayo
8 min read