Witnessing his fans dancing to ‘Burn Out’ proved to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse his enduring power. The legend talks about his energy-filled performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, his spiritual foundation and the evolution of South African jazz.
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Israel has passed a law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners, codifying practices previously carried out extrajudicially. With conviction rates in military courts exceeding 95%, critics say the measure is a guarantee of death, not justice
Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited scrutiny over corruption, violence and power struggles at one of South Africa’s most storied universities
There is something quietly assured about the way Revive Skin and Body Clinic has positioned itself in beauty and wellness. At the centre of the business is Jamanique Mooi, whose approach to beauty appears to be shaped not only by aesthetics, but by care, technical understanding and a clear sense of what modern clients are […]
Ramaphosa has raised South Africa’s investment target to R3 trillion after nearly R890 billion in pledges at this year’s investment conference, with Sasol’s R60 billion commitment emerging as one of the biggest – and a sign of business confidence tied to policy certainty
When the Stadium Becomes a Mirror of the Street Public life rarely moves in straight lines. A city can feel calm for weeks, then one match, one march, one headline changes the mood in a single evening. That is one reason sport matters beyond trophies and league tables. It gives people a common language for […]
Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are inseparable
Liza Essers reflects on Goodman Gallery’s legacy, its global ambitions and the challenges of sustaining a space for art, conversation and community
From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage