God Edition 2016

"My ancestors are sensitive and like to be thanked for everything," writes Milisuthando Bongela.

From a violent and harsh childhood to icon of music, the superstar has outdone her peers.

Sales are up due to the neo-neocolonial raid on contemporary art from the continent, thanks largely to the growing popularity of global art fairs.

The writer believes that religious discourse holds value, and is how we can "find one another again, in a deeper and more meaningful way".

South Africa offers many opportunities to escape the rat race and connect with your inner being.

The Cape Town-based illustrator recreated the letter G for the online and social media campaign, #GraphicArtMonth.

"You will grow a presidential pair and lead this nation," God told Jacob Zuma. "Stop seeing the Guptas and leave Gordhan alone!"

Forget the God of Galatians 5. Another lord who rules the temples of wealth will grant all your wishes, particularly if you are among the 1%.

The religious underpinnings of South African fiction have been eroded by the secularisation of our society since 1994, with one striking exception.

Pastors and politicians will continue to feed off the desperation of the poor, until their material and spiritual needs are met, and oppression ends.

Minister Paul Verryn speaks to the Mail & Guardian about his relationship with God, the importance of religion and how his journey has changed.

How we live our lives and govern our society should be motivated by what’s good for all of us, regardless of individual metaphysical beliefs.

Church and state may be separated in South Africa, but people’s belief systems flow subtly through all our public discourses.

Far from the world becoming secular, there will be almost six billion Christian and Muslim believers by 2050, according to a series of reports.

The very act of a girl reading from the Torah can shake Judaism out of its patriarchal stronghold and inspire her to become involved in the religion.