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Ancestors

Sculptor is shaping dreams
Friday
/ 11 November 2022

Sculptor is shaping dreams

The work of 84-year-old artist Noria Mabasa explores traditions, mythology and spirituality

By Oupa Nkosi
Shell seismic ops: ‘Our ancestors’ blood was spilt protecting the land and sea’
The Green Guardian
/ 8 December 2021

Shell seismic ops: ‘Our ancestors’ blood was spilt protecting the land and sea’

Communities along the Wild Coast have approached the high court in Makhanda for an urgent interdict to stop Shell from initiating seismic survey operations

By Sheree Bega
The 10 best HHP songs ranked (+1 for luck)
Friday
/ 29 October 2021

The 10 best HHP songs ranked (+1 for luck)

Monster hits and expressive deep cuts from HHP’s extensive catalog, ranked from best to very good by Sabeo Mkhabela

By Sabelo Mkhabela
The Portfolio: Simphiwe Majozi
Friday
/ 30 July 2021

The Portfolio: Simphiwe Majozi

The photographer uses the medium to connect with aspects of Zulu spiritual practices

By Simphiwe Majozi
David Ngcobo: A maskandi legend who never got his due
Friday
/ 30 July 2021

David Ngcobo: A maskandi legend who never got his due

Very little is known of the late guitarist, who was a keeper of a stark and foreboding maskandi sound

By Sandile Ngidi
Traditional healers zoom in on new ways of practice
Coronavirus
/ 11 February 2021

Traditional healers zoom in on new ways of practice

Despite being largely sidelined, these essential workers have adapted to lockdowns, taken to technology and even attracted clients from abroad

By Elna Schütz
Taking the battle to the grave: South Africa’s contested sites
Article
/ 31 January 2020

Taking the battle to the grave: South Africa’s contested sites

In his swansong, Santu Mofokeng ruminates on mortality, ancestry and dispossession

By Santu Mofokeng
To reckon with Winnie’s ghost
Article
/ 30 November 2018

To reckon with Winnie’s ghost

This is not comfortable reading, says Sisonke Msimang

By Jane Rosenthal
Learning to commune with the dead
Article
/ 23 November 2018

Learning to commune with the dead

In visiting her loved one’s grave and talking to them, the writer treks an unknown path.

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Ancestry: The ultimate selfie
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Ancestry: The ultimate selfie

A quick DNA test at the Origins Centre in Jo’burg can show you just how insignificant you are

By Tshegofatso Senne
Get your child in the true spirit of Christmas
Article
/ 1 December 2017

Get your child in the true spirit of Christmas

Children will enjoy – and adults will be thankful for – this addition to the family’s book shelf

By Staff Reporter
Us in the house of mirrors
Article
/ 10 November 2017

Us in the house of mirrors

An illness plagues the women here — drawing them together, then apart, then together again

By Staff Reporter
By the grace of you
Article
/ 8 November 2017

By the grace of you

Two friends talk about depression — a subject often brushed off until things fall apart

By Staff Reporter
Slice of Life: Checking in with my ancestors
Article
/ 3 October 2017

Slice of Life: Checking in with my ancestors

Boitumelo Mantji realised that she felt alone because her ancestors couldn’t find here

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Ancestors and strong women steer Helen Sebidi’s art
Article
/ 21 September 2016

Ancestors and strong women steer Helen Sebidi’s art

Mythology – totemic animals and spirit guides – is evident in her contorted, cramped figures.

By Kwanele Sosibo
​The world delelas Africa at its own peril
Article
/ 16 September 2016

​The world delelas Africa at its own peril

‘I did not see a future, as viewed from a Global North perspective, that exists outside the capitalist paradigm’s devouring of human lives.’

By Milisuthando Bongela

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