Nina Simone

Answer our dreams, Mr President

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 23 Feb 2018

Cyril Ramaphosa has ushered in a new dawn but poverty and inequality trip up our hopes

United by an affinity with the blues

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Dec 2017

The pairing of Nina Simone and Moses Sumney raises questions at the epicentre of life and love

Angela Davis: Nina Simone’s music was so much more than the soundtrack to a movement

Article Angela Davis - 5 Sep 2016

Black feminist activist and theorist, writer and teacher Angela Davis will deliver the annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture at Unisa on Friday.

Catch-22: The pressure of being children of musical greats like Kuti and Simone

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 29 Aug 2016

Family dynasties of musical legends allow us to vicariously indulge our nostalgia – but, surely, there’s a purpose beyond that.

The problem with (mis)representation is …

Article Mpho Moshe Matheolane - 5 Dec 2012

The Nina Simone biopic debacle shows there will always be a problem when the representation of another is concerned, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.

They finally made her go to rehab

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Aug 2007

Esther Addley asks whether Amy Winehouse's overdose will make the talented singer alter her lifestyle.

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Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

National

The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

Coronavirus

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

Paddy Harper - 30 Mar 2020

President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

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Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories