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Freshlyground

Zolani Mahola on music, motherhood and meaning
Friday
/ 20 February 2025

Zolani Mahola on music, motherhood and meaning

Reinventing herself through music, nature and purpose, she steps into her true power

By Kibo Ngowi
The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency’s musical lift-off
Article
/ 18 September 2015

The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency’s musical lift-off

Much song and dance is being made about The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, with help from a Freshlyground prodigy.

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli
Zolani Mahola on how to stay grounded and fresh
Article
/ 28 May 2015

Zolani Mahola on how to stay grounded and fresh

Zolani Mahola talks about ‘Sing-Off SA’, how her band keeps on experimenting and her future plans.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
Breaking fresh ground with studio in a 4×4
Article
/ 17 October 2014

Breaking fresh ground with studio in a 4×4

Wired for Sound is a mobile musical machine. Its pilot project resulted in a 17-track album, a framework to support community radio.

By Firdose Moonda
Sama cheat sheet: All the big winners
Article
/ 13 May 2013

Sama cheat sheet: All the big winners

Didn’t have time to follow all the South African Music Awards coverage this weekend? Read our crib notes on the big winners.

By Rhode Marshall
What music is supposed to do
Article
/ 15 September 2010

What music is supposed to do

Freshlyground have been banned from performing in Zimbabwe. Theirs is just one case music’s long history as a political tool.

By Lisa Van Wyk
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Article
/ 12 September 2010

Freshlyground lose work permits for Zimbabwe

Freshlyground have had work permits allowing them to perform in Zimbabwe revoked over a video which poked fun at Robert Mugabe.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 September 2010

Chicken for change? Robert Mugabe mocked in pop video

Video by World Cup group Freshlyground challenges Zimbabwe dictator to "become the hero he used to be" — and step down.

By Staff Reporter
Fresh take on roast chicken
Article
/ 3 September 2010

Fresh take on roast chicken

Freshlyground have worked with <i>ZA News </i> to create a tongue-in-cheek political video on our northern neighbour’s great dictator.

By Ilham Rawoot

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