Coming Of Age
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‘Black Burns Fast’ is a whimsical love letter to Black girlhood
In a media landscape often criticised for its misrepresentation of Black women and girls, Sandulela Asanda's debut feature, 'Black Burns Fast', emerges as a refreshing…
Inside ‘Mgidi Moms’: Where tradition, love and celebration meet
From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage
Silence of the enslaved
Ashraf Kagee’s Song of the Slave Girl reimagines Cape slavery through emotion, love and loss, giving voice to histories erased from official memory
Francis Nyamnjoh’s novel a new grace for the old order
Echoes of Grace is a coming-of-age tale where faith, ancestry, and mentorship shape a young girl’s path to purpose
Do the rite thing: Reflections on the transition to manhood
Jeffrey Rakabe ponders transformation, trauma and tradition in a debut that challenges what it means to grow up
Extract from ‘Bantu Knots’: The time of budding breasts
Lebohang Mazibuko’s debut novel, ‘Bantu Knots’ is both poignant and relevant — and speaks to teenagers and adults alike