Ancestry
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Fatoumata Diawara channels ancestry and activism in Cape Town
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…
Where ancestors walk
Manyaku Mashilo transforms memory and ancestry into expansive, layered canvases where spiritual landscapes, historical archives and women’s journeys converge
Getting to the roots of family
In Heritage Month, we show you how to research your ancestry in South Africa — it’s not always an easy task
Ancestry: The ultimate selfie
A quick DNA test at the Origins Centre in Jo’burg can show you just how insignificant you are