Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi
Last month, protestors angry over constant electricity blackouts torched a car
Students are angry that their colleagues owing fees from last year are barred from re-registering for 2023.
The main nursing union accuses the government of failing to negotiate seriously on improving their pay deal for the current year, which they say is crucial given the economic situation.
There is a limit to what the government can do in terms of subsidies, given the fiscal situation, say experts
The disruptions brought by the Russia-Ukraine war will increase the costs of basic staples, putting 280-million people across the world at risk of starvation.
The Western Cape government has warned of route closures and the suspension of operating licences should the violence continue
Authoritarian regimes use spying to deter protest. But this can encourage people to stand up for what they believe in
Civil society has called for an investigation into King Mswati’s alleged crimes against humanity
Women sleep outside in the cold to stop what they consider mineral theft by a mining company, with state collusion
Protest music and protest culture is part of being black, and of being human. Several musicians are passing this practice on to the next generation
Pro-democracy citizens have called for an end Mswati’s absolute rule while the government denies using excessive force against protesters
The unfolding of events at recent protest in Makhanda ended up scoring cheap political points for a select few, while ignoring the real grievances
The protest is reportedly in response to the ANC’s step-aside decision that affects the likes of Ace Magashule and other party heavyweights
Not as commercially successful as his bandmates, Bunny Wailer was a consummate songwriter
Social media is driving a new – largely anonymous – form of protest in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Artist Levy Pooe conceptualises his work as ‘a social diary of being black in the city’
These schools, to varying degrees, have an intense attachment to the values of authority and obedience — it is an attachment which numbs critical thought
President Keita faces no shortage of challenges to his authority. Can he hold on to power?
With the Sharpeville massacre in mind, Kwanele Sosibo takes a look at how Tsepo Gumbi’s collection of photographs are a necessary intervention