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Soweto

Rakgadi of the rhythm: Mantwa Chinoamadi and the soul of jazz
Friday
/ 15 May 2025

Rakgadi of the rhythm: Mantwa Chinoamadi and the soul of jazz

A tribute to Mantwa Chinoamadi — the beloved nurturing force and fearless leader behind the soul of South African jazz

By Lesego Chepape
Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’
Politics
/ 14 May 2025

Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’

He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law

By Lunga Mzangwe
Bafana Zembe has no hang-ups about his job
Friday
/ 19 February 2025

Bafana Zembe has no hang-ups about his job

Behind every work on a gallery wall is someone like the unsung art installer

By Lesego Chepape
How a single body could make South Africa’s food safer
Health
/ 19 December 2024

How a single body could make South Africa’s food safer

Researchers say part of the problem is the lack of coordination across the nation’s sprawling multi-agency system

By Zano Kunene
A phoenix from the ashes
Friday
/ 3 October 2024

A phoenix from the ashes

Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home

By Fezokuhle Mthonti
Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party

Former DA Midvaal mayor says his Xiluva party will be deregistered and he has encouraged those who voted for him in the elections to join MK

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA’s first artificial intelligence air pollution monitoring system rolled out in Johannesburg
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2024

SA’s first artificial intelligence air pollution monitoring system rolled out in Johannesburg

The AI_r system will augment existing national air quality monitoring systems

By Umamah Bakharia
Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has reshuffled party roles after his deputy Floyd Shivambu went over to the MK party last week

By Mandisa Nyathi
Golf Day with a purpose: Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) 
Partner Content
/ 8 August 2024

Golf Day with a purpose: Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) 

RMHC reduces stress and financial burden for families, and helps their hospitals deliver the best care possible

By McDonald's South Africa
Discover the heart of Soweto with BOOK IBHONI’S fun-filled Bicycle Tour!
Partner Content
/ 4 July 2024

Discover the heart of Soweto with BOOK IBHONI’S fun-filled Bicycle Tour!

Two for the price of one

By Book Ibhoni
Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A crime comedy that ticks all boxes 
Friday
/ 27 July 2023

Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A crime comedy that ticks all boxes 

Andy Kasrils releases a exceptional crime comedy movie on Netflix

By Lesego Chepape
Man behind failed Soweto sports centre has fingers in several lottery pies
National
/ 19 June 2023

Man behind failed Soweto sports centre has fingers in several lottery pies

Petrus Sedibe is linked to nonprofit organisations that applied for funding totalling more than R12.6 million

By Raymond Joseph and Masego Mafata
Cannibalism haunts the ruins of capitalism
Thought Leader
/ 3 June 2023

Cannibalism haunts the ruins of capitalism

We can thread the genealogy through our long history, which is imbricated in ongoing racial capitalism that literally eats our
bodies to feed wealth and deepen inequality

By Hugo ka Canham
Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys
National
/ 28 April 2023

Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys

A day before her arrest Nqobile Ndlovu said she was shocked by the alleged muti murders

By Eunice Masson
Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys
National
/ 27 April 2023

Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys

A day before her arrest Nqobile Ndlovu said she was shocked by the alleged muti murders

By Eunice Masson
He has cornered the Market
Friday
/ 4 February 2023

He has cornered the Market

A playful take on the sport of theatre by the theatre’s new artistic director, Greg Homann

By Lehlohonolo Shale
WATCH: Tembisa residents speak out on load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 30 January 2023

WATCH: Tembisa residents speak out on load-shedding

People living in Tembisa have had enough of load-shedding. They want the government to do something about it

By Lesego Chepape
Load-shedding crisis: ‘The power to change is in citizens’ hands’
National
/ 30 January 2023

Load-shedding crisis: ‘The power to change is in citizens’ hands’

Many people in South Africa’s townships and suburbs have blamed the government for the ongoing blackouts that are harming their lives

By Lesego Chepape, Mandisa Ndlovu, Sheree Bega and Anathi Madubela
The 9th edition Soweto Makhelwane Festival is back this January
Friday
/ 19 January 2023

The 9th edition Soweto Makhelwane Festival is back this January

The event promotes local entrepreneurship and a sense of community in a family friendly environment

By Bongeka Gumede
Brash photographer Ernest Cole revisited
Friday
/ 26 December 2022

Brash photographer Ernest Cole revisited

House of Bondage: The book that shocked the world

By Oupa Nkosi
Local barista academy skills the youth of Soweto
Business
/ 18 December 2022

Local barista academy skills the youth of Soweto

The ANC elective conference provided an opportunity for a local youth initiative to show off their coffee making skills

By Anathi Madubela
Struggling street vendors line up outside ANC conference, looking to sell hot food, party regalia
Business
/ 17 December 2022

Struggling street vendors line up outside ANC conference, looking to sell hot food, party regalia

Some of the vendors came from as far as Durban, hoping to pick up some rands from conference delegates

By Anathi Madubela
Mbuzeni Zulu: Photographer who shot the stars gets his place in the sun
Friday
/ 22 August 2022

Mbuzeni Zulu: Photographer who shot the stars gets his place in the sun

Lensman Mbuzeni Zulu’s subjects ranged from black popular culture to bloody unrest

By Oupa Nkosi
Nelson Mandela’s boxing belt stolen from Soweto museum
National
/ 14 July 2022

Nelson Mandela’s boxing belt stolen from Soweto museum

Mandela was given the belt by American legend Sugar Ray Leonard after he was released from Robben Island

By Bongeka Gumede
Hawkers struggle after Soweto mall looted, vandalised
Business
/ 1 July 2022

Hawkers struggle after Soweto mall looted, vandalised

Informal traders selling their wares outside Jabulani Mall are worried about further unrest as unemployment and the rising cost of living fuel public anger

By Anathi Madubela
Explore Joburg art galleries with Thabo the Tourist
Friday
/ 1 July 2022

Explore Joburg art galleries with Thabo the Tourist

Experience Rosebank’s Art Mile with Thabo Jacob Modise, aka Thabo The Tourist

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Under-siege Soweto doctors beef up security
Opinion
/ 5 June 2022

Under-siege Soweto doctors beef up security

The suspect in a medic’s murder has sought bail and Soweto doctors have threatened to shut their practices over his killing and numerous robberies

By Zakhele Diamante Shiba
Get Your flowers with Yay Abe x H&M
Friday
/ 24 May 2022

Get Your flowers with Yay Abe x H&M

Local illustrator Russel Abrahams’ Yay Abe, is the latest creative collaboration with H&M South Africa

By Kimberley Schoeman
Diepsloot raids ‘illegal’, say lawyers
National
/ 6 May 2022

Diepsloot raids ‘illegal’, say lawyers

Harassment, xenophobia – and jubilation – are on display when Mail & Guardian visits the township

By Bongeka Gumede
Cold case haunts Bucs star Chippa Chauke’s family
Sport
/ 1 May 2022

Cold case haunts Bucs star Chippa Chauke’s family

His family suspects a cover-up after the Bucs star was murdered in Soweto after he was questioned by the police

By Zakhele Diamante Shiba
Light on the horizon for Soweto’s hostels
National
/ 11 April 2022

Light on the horizon for Soweto’s hostels

Built during apartheid, hostels in the township have become dilapidated and dangerous. But a dynamic young member of Joburg’s mayoral committee is on a mission to change this

By Oupa Nkosi
How do vigilante groups like Dudula come into being?
National
/ 1 April 2022

How do vigilante groups like Dudula come into being?

The state’s failure to act as a source of moral or political authority creates a vacuum that ‘seductive’ populist movements are happy to fill

By Lyse Comins
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