Ancestors

Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are…

The work of 84-year-old artist Noria Mabasa explores traditions, mythology and spirituality

Communities along the Wild Coast have approached the high court in Makhanda for an urgent interdict to stop Shell from initiating seismic survey operations

Monster hits and expressive deep cuts from HHP’s extensive catalog, ranked from best to very good by Sabeo Mkhabela

The photographer uses the medium to connect with aspects of Zulu spiritual practices

Very little is known of the late guitarist, who was a keeper of a stark and foreboding maskandi sound

Despite being largely sidelined, these essential workers have adapted to lockdowns, taken to technology and even attracted clients from abroad

In his swansong, Santu Mofokeng ruminates on mortality, ancestry and dispossession

This is not comfortable reading, says Sisonke Msimang

In visiting her loved one’s grave and talking to them, the writer treks an unknown path.

A quick DNA test at the Origins Centre in Jo’burg can show you just how insignificant you are

Children will enjoy – and adults will be thankful for – this addition to the family’s book shelf

An illness plagues the women here — drawing them together, then apart, then together again

Two friends talk about depression — a subject often brushed off until things fall apart

Boitumelo Mantji realised that she felt alone because her ancestors couldn’t find here