Ray Phiri

PODCAST: Bad blood in Graceland

Article Rasmus Bitsch & Sound Africa - 12 Jul 2018

In this Sound Africa podcast Lungile Sojini revisits the story of the Graceland album

This beautiful land is your land

Article Paddy Harper - 29 Jun 2018

Claimants told sad tales of dispossession but they are determined to realise their dreams

Rest in Peace

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Dec 2017

They left us in 2017

Editorial: Hambani kahle, omkhulu

Article Editorial - 14 Jul 2017

Ray Phiri and Johnny Mekoa survived apartheid, succumbing to mortality while leaving behind exemplary legacies.

May the sun never set on Ray

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 14 Jul 2017

Ray Phiri was instrumental in creating the sound of a nation and a generation

Writing Ray between the lines

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Jul 2017

Behind the legend, Ray Phiri was a deep thinker who was generous with his time and wisdom

Many rivers for Phiri to cross

Article Zara Julius - 20 Apr 2017

Stimela’s beloved storyteller constantly indulged his thirst for learning and his quest for meaning.

Mystery of the lost Mandela song

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Jul 2013

Nic Hofmeyr tells the secret history of "The People Want Mandela" and how it has been salvaged for generations to come.

Zuma declares war on ANC’s ‘demon of factionalism’

Article Charles Molele - 8 Jan 2012

President Zuma has plotted out the ANC's future, promising to defeat factionalism and "political demons" in the party, and to speed up transformation.

Great SA Song: Stimela – Whispers in the Deep

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 10 Aug 2010

In this series, the <i>M&G</i> chooses songs that say something about what it means to be South African.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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