Storytelling

History begins in her stories

Article Siphiwo Mahala - 26 Mar 2020

Like the tales told by my grandmother, the short story invites us to take part in its telling

Laliboi channels his heritage

Article Themba Kriger - 12 Mar 2020

The Xhosa rapper’s journey to making his first album drew on his family’s indentity

To read, play and eat cupcakes in Tembisa

Article Zandile Bangani - 14 Jun 2019

“We need more vernacular readers, who can encourage the kids to also want to learn their own languages”

Activist poets on the frontline

Africa Njeri Kimani - 18 Jan 2019

Meet the Kenyan wordsmiths who use their voices to advocate for change

Letters in song to the land of our dreams

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 30 Nov 2018

‘A Letter to Azania’ recalls our origin stories now that the promised utopia of Azania has been reduced to ashes.

Lesedi Moche

Article Carl Collison - 31 Aug 2018

Storyteller

Sindiwe Magona

Article Carl Collison - 31 Aug 2018

Writer

Storytelling an evolutionary tool of our humanity

Article Jade Jacobsohn - 8 Sep 2017

"Sharing stories is an evolutionary tool that alters our minds," says the author.

Ol’ man river takes a flight of fancy and kills a cobra

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Mar 2015

Different perspectives make for wonderful stories.

Diamonds lost in translation

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2011

There are myriad theories and stories we cannot prove because it was never Southern Africa's tradition to record our history on paper.

My heart touches your heart

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Oct 1996

Once quite long ago, in a land not so far away, there lived a young woman called Gcina Mhlophe.

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National

Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

Press Releases

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

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