The first democratic election was touch and go until six days before the 27 April 1994 poll
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Our country has a recidivism rate of about 90% compared to 6% to 8% for China, an authoritarian regime where mass executions of re-offenders is common
A new play by a new playwright explores shenanigans in South Africa’s politics
This is one of the great global conflicts of our age. History will condemn us if we recognise that fact too late
Playwright Richard Calland describes the main character “Uncle” as being a Mac Maharaj-like figure with other ANC-types thrown into the mix
Two South African artists have created a sonic piece for the annual international cultural exhibition, the Venice Biennale
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The political drama about corruption and power is clever, gripping and insightful
Here are three cultural things to listen to or watch
The uncertainty created by the possibility of a coalition government
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