Die Antwoord

Twitter responds to Die Antwoord member’s Suicide Squad rant

Article Mg Online & Staff Reporter - 11 Aug 2016

Users of the social media platform have called the duo out for cultural appropriation.

Tribute: Peter Makurube, the gentle revolutionary

Article Nicky Blumenfeld - 16 Apr 2015

Nicky Blumenfield writes about her friend and mentor, the late Peter Makurube whose dedication to South African arts made a significant impact.

Blackface, white guilt, grey area

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Jan 2015

Awareness of cultural appropriation is much more widespread but for some white South African musicians it’s a rejection of Afrikaner stereotypes.

Eleven SA music acts making waves overseas

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Sep 2014

From Die Antwoord to Black Coffee and John Wizards, here are 11 music acts garnering critical acclaim internationally.

We’re all just a little bit over Die Antwoord

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Feb 2014

Die Antwoord’s videos are becoming passé and their one-liners stale. And I say this as a former die-hard fan.

M&G Newsroom: DA divorce and a misbehaving Ninja

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Feb 2014

Join Kwanele Sosibo and Deshnee Subramany as they give you the latest breaking news and analysis of the biggest stories this week.

M&G Newsroom: Has Ninja lost his way?

Podcasts Staff Reporter - 3 Feb 2014

We try get a better understanding of what's going on with Ninja of Die Antwoord, after reports of bad behaviour on the set of Neill Blomkamp's film.

Die Antwoord’s ‘Cookie Thumper’ set to cause a stir

Article bogdan TagDiv - 18 Jun 2013

SA's zef rap-rave crew have released their latest music video, a love story with an ending that is sure to shock.

Video killed the radio star: Die Antwoord eats Lady Gaga

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Oct 2012

Turning down Lady Gaga's request to be her opening act during one of her tours wasn't enough for Die Antwoord, they had to have her eaten alive.

‘Are Die Antwoord blackface?’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Oct 2012

Adam Haupt explores the idea in this edited extract of his book "Static: Race and Representation in Post-Apartheid Music, Media and Film".

Die Antwoord: Defending the caveman (and woman)

Article Miles Keylock - 5 Oct 2012

When Die Antwoord's "Enter the Ninja" video went viral, SA should've been ecstatic. But they ended up being our worst nightmare, writes Miles Keylock.

Die Antwoord is my pimp

Article Chris Roper - 4 Oct 2012

Chris Roper says Die Antwoord's reaction to his review of their album "SOS" was a cry for attention from the South African audience.

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