What constitutes national identity has to be understood against the ways that the social compact in South Africa contrasts with that of Western political theory
Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home
Furthermore, each time a black person speaks openly about race it is mistaken for a confrontation. Perhaps black people themselves are not socialised to be confrontational towards whites.
In his lifetime, Lewis Nkosi arguably saw little effort in terms of intense engagement with his controversial critical inputs. In a review of a new anthology, Unathi Slasha tries to correct that
The artist Nakhane is fatigued by the idea that lifestyle choices are ‘other people’s business’
The ‘neuf-3’ art project, curated by Riason Naidoo, aims to pay tribute to the African communities of Saint-Denis — and of Paris
Born in Zambia and raised in Botswana, the songwriter’s career is coming into full bloom in South Africa
After pioneering ‘truth cinema’ and at least 40 documentary films later, British director and producer Dick Fontaine has settled in Durban
To end racism, we will have to change the structures from which it draws its mandate, and get rid of liberal and right-wing politicians who give it oxygen while we are being asphyxiated
‘The unrepentant violence of white ignorance has consequences for people of colour that are continually overlooked,’ writes Kopano Maroga
The voice of America’s racial conscience has some words regarding Barack Obama’s tenure
Put together from notes, video clips and interviews, the new film narrates America and its dynamics
Put together from notes, video clips and interviews, the new film narrates America and its dynamics
The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and contributor Mandisa Mbelu
The National Civil Rights Museum sits in what was the Lorraine Motel, just beyond the shadows of Memphis’s skyscrapers and the garish neon glow of Beale Street — the main drag made famous by the likes of BB King and James Baldwin. The first words of the first exhibit state: ”Protest against injustice is deeply rooted in the African-American experience.”
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/ 21 September 2007
Take one historic event, add a famous political activist and make it on to the Booker Prize shortlist. Mohsin Hamid speaks to Decca Aitkenhead about his second novel.