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Koleka Putuma’s Christian/ queer collision

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 21 Aug 2019

The searing play No Easter Sunday For Queers tackles homophobic violence with a new langauge

Vote for parties that live up to promises

Article Zukiswa Wanner - 5 Apr 2019

Who is likely to ensure I am freer to express discontent while ensuring that I don’t prefer death because healthcare is unaffordable?

Letters in song to the land of our dreams

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 30 Nov 2018

‘A Letter to Azania’ recalls our origin stories now that the promised utopia of Azania has been reduced to ashes.

Poets’ society revolution

Article Faye Kabali-Kagwa - 1 Sep 2017

The recognition garnered by young poets’ collections should make the publishing industry reflect on the state of South Africans’ poetic landscape

On The Lists this week: FAKA, Allen Iverson and Koleka Putuma

Article Arts Desk - 9 Jun 2017

The Lists are compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and arts writer Kwanele Sosibo

OH DEAR GOD, PLEASE! NOT ANOTHER RAPE POEM

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Jun 2017

A poem by Koleka Putuma

The universe and poet Koleka Putuma are in negotiations

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Mar 2015

All eyes on the annual Fleur du Cap Awards celebrating the cream of Cape Town theatre, for the fiftieth year, on March 15.

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