For decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office
A state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor
The Bandung Spirit remains relevant as a flexible framework for navigating hierarchy, asserting agency and preserving autonomy
If it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed
In Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment
Allegations of unlawful killings have never been tested in court — only procedural arguments have. If South Africa wants truth rather than narrative, the Cato Manor saga must be reopened
On Under the Sun, Sun-El Musician lets go of perfection, embraces risk and steps boldly into his independent era
The renowned choreographer returns to the Baxter not as performer but architect, with Genesis, a daring meditation on beginnings, endings and Black consciousness
As the Joburg Film Festival returns in 2026, curator Nhlanhla Ndaba explains why craft, care and unseen labour are taking centre stage
‘From Indenture to Royalty’ traces Prince Ishwar’s journey from humble beginnings to philanthropy, wellness advocacy and cross-cultural leadership