Every June 16th, South Africa celebrates Youth Day with music and speeches, often reposting the iconic image of Hector Pieterson. But historian Noor Nieftagodien argues these…
This extract delves into the enduring mystery surrounding the death of Tsietsi Mashinini, a prominent leader of the 1976 Soweto uprising. After years in exile grappling with…
Professor Thuli Madonsela reflects on the profound debt owed to the children and young people who confronted the apartheid state on June 16, 1976. She explores whether their…
From the political stagnation of 1944 to the economic exclusion of today, every generation of young South Africans has faced unique challenges. This article explores their…
The executive producer of "The Trials of Winnie Mandela" reflects on the documentary series, arguing that history is existential and that the film aims to challenge comfortable,…
As South Africa marks fifty years since the Soweto Uprising of 1976, this article reflects on the historical significance of June 16 and challenges the nation to move beyond…
Drawing from archives and lived experience, the international production probes the emotional and political complexities of reconciliation in a fractured world
Her work confronts South Africa’s past, blending art, activism and memory
The closure of the city’s biggest library is a loss to the public, and some of the other libraries are also battling to keep the culture of books alive
Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon
From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit
South African wine celebrates winemaking mastery
The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have expanded their attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
As a new film attempts to explain the events of the 2019 blaze that damaged parts of Notre Dame, Bongeka Gumede looks into the building’s history
With so much attention given to heritage this month, why are South Africans generally not very interested in debates concerning what should be commemorated
Life inside a mental asylum can be pretty mad. But for female journalist Nellie Bly, it’s a reflection of her inner world
Three buildings in the inner city, now transformed into affordable housing units, commemorate their history
Christopher Clark’s debut book, Clare: The killing of a gentle activist’ explores the context of the murder of an activist in KwaZulu-Natal
The war in Ukraine is accelerating its contraction and history shows that irreversible decline often follows
