The American campaign season is in full swing, with plenty of cringe-worthy music to go with it
We can’t tell you who to vote for — or even any party to vote against. Arriving at a considered decision is your democratic duty
Clue of the week: 9A PnP malls? (8,7)
Sparse, powerfully acted play brings the lives of anti-apartheid activist couple to the stage
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost
Young artist’s work explores African spirituality as a means to recover from colonialism
The king’s relatives want all assets to be retained until the court cases against him end
South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens
The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths
This is an edited extract from The Child, the new novel by South African writer Alistair Mackay