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Sol Plaatje: The unfinished light of a nation line
Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje was one of South Africa's most brilliant intellectual pioneers. Explore the lasting legacy of the legendary writer, translator, and founding leader of…
Sol Plaatje: The tragic cost of serving his people
An examination of Dr Modiri Molema’s 1965 biography of Solomon Plaatje reveals the personal sacrifice, financial distress and heartbreak behind the intellectual and political…
Editorial: Why Sol Plaatje still matters
Marking 150 years since the birth of Sol Plaatje, we reflect on the enduring legacy of the pioneering author, journalist, and ANC founder whose work continues to illuminate South…
Sol Tshekisho Plaatje: His name is everywhere . . . his legacy must be too
Marking 150 years since the birth of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, Chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng reflects on how this pioneer of African dignity should be central to our education and…
Plaatje was never a lone genius
As South Africa marks 150 years since the birth of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, we remember how the pioneer's towering legacy was shaped and sustained by a supportive community.
10 moments Plaatje changed SA forever
On his 150th birthday, a reappraisal of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje highlights 10 pivotal moments where his pioneering journalism, activism, and intellectual work transformed South…
The names Robben Island refuses to let history forget
The Robben Island Museum's Wall of Remembrance is restoring the names and legacies of unsung apartheid-era political prisoners, including Black Consciousness activist Lusiba…
Where history meets high-end living
From a cattle post and colonial burial ground to a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard property hotspot, explore the fascinating three-century transformation of Cape Town's Green Point.
Birdie Mboweni turns anthropology into song
Musician and anthropologist Tribute Birdie Mboweni discusses her upcoming album Matimu, blending academic research on protected areas, history, and indigenous knowledge into song.
I have earned my 45 years: Heritage, age and the politics of recognition
Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu examines how casual forms of address, youthfulness, and heritage intersect, exploring how colonialism disrupted African relational identities and why…
The dying art behind Esther Mnguni’s World Cup tributes
Ndebele artist Gogo Esther Mnguni has transformed historic World Cup rugby and netball match balls into cultural masterpieces, showcasing a rare chicken-feather brush technique…
The refreshment station never closed
From colonial refreshment station to modern value chains, South Africa faces a vital test: ensuring Indigenous knowledge systems foster true ownership, enterprise, and…
SARB launches new R2 coins honouring Charlotte Maxeke and 1956 Women’s March
The South African Reserve Bank has launched two new commemorative R2 circulation coins celebrating struggle icon Charlotte Maxeke and the historic 1956 Women’s March.
Queen Hoho: An inspirational woman warrior and leader of peace
Exploring the historical legacy of Queen Hoho, the courageous Khoi monarch whose strategic diplomacy with Chief Rharhabe united Khoi and amaXhosa heritage and redefined female…
“I remembered…” A Tribute to Sol “Solrah” Rachilo
Sello Hatang reflects on the life and legacy of veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, sharing personal memories of the late icon's touching acts of remembrance and the vital role…