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Bongani Madondo

‘A loss we cannot quantify’: The enduring legacy of Koyo Kouoh
Article
/ 16 May 2025

‘A loss we cannot quantify’: The enduring legacy of Koyo Kouoh

Artists, fellow curators and friends reflect on the singular presence of Koyo Kouoh and the imprint she leaves behind

By Kibo Ngowi
A love supreme: A requiem for Koyo Kouoh
Friday
/ 16 May 2025

A love supreme: A requiem for Koyo Kouoh

Bongani Madondo remembers Koyo Kouoh as an activist and a community worker — and curator of collective futures

By Bongani Madondo
(R)evolution in 4/4: The contribution of South Africa’s urban music to new meanings of freedom
Friday
/ 26 April 2021

(R)evolution in 4/4: The contribution of South Africa’s urban music to new meanings of freedom

Kwaito and house music have broadened the scope of struggle and stretched the definition of freedom

By Njabulo Zwane
Black rebels among the blue bloods of liberalism
Article
/ 20 December 2019

Black rebels among the blue bloods of liberalism

Bongani Madondo says the meltdown amid racial witch-hunting portends the beginning of the end of white liberalism itself

By Bongani Madondo
I just can’t stop lovin’ you
Article
/ 18 April 2019

I just can’t stop lovin’ you

Michael Jackson’s fans worshipped him even after his death — until Leaving Neverland. Bongani Madondo writes about dealing with a fallen god

By Bongani Madondo
Winnie: Our Love Supreme
Article
/ 13 April 2018

Winnie: Our Love Supreme

Bongani Madondo on the transitional path of Winnie Mandela from a Princess YamaNgutyana emaMpondweni into ‘Winnie The Great’

By Bongani Madondo
Cast the first stone: Our Mary Magdalene of the townships
Article
/ 13 April 2018

Cast the first stone: Our Mary Magdalene of the townships

A feast to paint Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as a black nationalist loony and a woman of loose morals kicked into gear even before her body was cold

By Bongani Madondo
Nirox Words Fest needs curating
Article
/ 24 October 2017

Nirox Words Fest needs curating

Talk (and wine) did not come cheap at the inaugural Nirox Words Festival 2017

By Kwanele Sosibo
Evolving, cynical and everything in between
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Evolving, cynical and everything in between

Kudzanai Chiurai’s latest exhibition goes beyond Revelations and Genesis into a more challenging space

By Kiri Rupiah
Jub Jub: The life and trial of a South African child star
Article
/ 21 December 2012

Jub Jub: The life and trial of a South African child star

The story of Molemo Maarohanye is about far more than a celebrity gone bad. Bongani Madondo tracks the breathtaking rise of the new money culture.

By Bongani Madondo
Slikour on keeping it unreal
Article
/ 19 October 2012

Slikour on keeping it unreal

The rapper behind ‘Blackz Are Fools’ won’t apologise for the title, throws around Malema metaphors and says Indians and Jews will rip outsiders off.

By Bongani Madondo
Bitch, please: I’m a hustler
Article
/ 24 August 2012

Bitch, please: I’m a hustler

Khanyi Mbau has released her biography and stars in a make-or-break musical revue. Bongani Madondo traces her roots to Jo’burg’s founding fathers.

By Bongani Madondo
Deep Read: Go tell it on the mountain
Article
/ 23 August 2012

Deep Read: Go tell it on the mountain

Bongani Madondo on the juju, trigger-happy cops, invincible men and the Marikana Massacre Blues.

By Bongani Madondo
Capitalists like me: It’s time to speak truth to power
Article
/ 17 August 2012

Capitalists like me: It’s time to speak truth to power

Herman Mashaba is well known for his successful Black Like Me hair products empire. Now he spends his time taking on the enemies of the free market.

By Bongani Madondo
Eric Miyeni, blessed with a tongue that will not shut up
Article
/ 3 August 2012

Eric Miyeni, blessed with a tongue that will not shut up

Eric Miyeni is a neon-headline lightbulb of a character and to his critics chagrin, he has just published his fifth book. Bongani Madondo reports.

By Bongani Madondo
All hail Sue, Sin City’s salon queen
Article
/ 18 May 2012

All hail Sue, Sin City’s salon queen

Sue Mabale, host of one of Jo’burg’s most eatery joints, died recently. Friend and former pub crawler Bongani Madondo doffs a hat to her spirit.

By Bongani Madondo
God doesn’t visit here no more
Article
/ 5 April 2012

God doesn’t visit here no more

Bongani Madondo asks why black folk should inherit the earth and not heaven — and other pertinent questions.

By Bongani Madondo
Save the last dance for me
Article
/ 30 March 2012

Save the last dance for me

<strong>Bongani Madondo</strong> has charted how the formerly rhythmic Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma lost his groove.

By Bongani Madondo
The last supper at club ZAR
Article
/ 2 March 2012

The last supper at club ZAR

Kenny Kunene’s Johanneburg club closed last weekend. <strong>Bongani Madondo</strong> visited the bling king’s chambers for the final boogie.

By Bongani Madondo
Robin Hood or The Man in a Bling-hood?
Article
/ 1 March 2012

Robin Hood or The Man in a Bling-hood?

Bible-quoting ‘Sushi King’ Kenny Kunene gives the most open, intimate and bling-free interview of his life.

By Bongani Madondo

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