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Rastafarians

Reggae’s resistance roots struck a chord in SA
Friday
/ 2 February 2024

Reggae’s resistance roots struck a chord in SA

South Africa and Jamaica share a history marked by colonisation and slavery

By Carsten Rasch
Robbie Shakespeare: A manipulator of space and sound
Friday
/ 7 January 2022

Robbie Shakespeare: A manipulator of space and sound

A master of a sparse, propulsive style, Robbie Shakespeare’s bass spoke volumes

By Kwanele Sosibo
Red, green and gold: A pan-African history of flags and the remarkable woman who inspired it
Africa
/ 13 June 2020

Red, green and gold: A pan-African history of flags and the remarkable woman who inspired it

That many of the continent’s flags contain a similar colour scheme is deliberate by design

By Shola Lawal
Stoners guide to #dagga judgement: It’s not safe to smoke
Article
/ 21 September 2018

Stoners guide to #dagga judgement: It’s not safe to smoke

Parliament may define what is a ‘private place’ and how much cannabis could constitute dealing

By Govan Whittles
Rastas finally at home in their Zion
Africa
/ 4 August 2017

Rastas finally at home in their Zion

"The promised land wasn’t all it was promised to be."

By Simon Allison
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Article
/ 28 May 2010

School dreadlocks ban is tested in court

An unprecedented case before the Equality Court involving the right to wear dreadlocks has put school codes of conduct under the spotlight.

By Vuvu Vena
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Article
/ 19 September 2008

Dreadlocked warders just won’t do, says prison boss

Allowing Rastafarian warders to wear dreadlocks would ”open the floodgates” of indiscipline, says the area manager of Pollsmoor Prison.

By Staff Reporter

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