Legacy
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The long walk to freedom is not over
On Mandela Day, the debate over Nelson Mandela's legacy as a saint or a sellout continues. This article, based on Madiba's own admissions and personal interactions, argues he was…
Gig Guide: McCoy Mrubata to Launch Children On The Frontline at Makotopong, DJ FAHD Unveils Your Love and LEGACY returns to Cape Town
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The evergreen love of Karyn White
From laundry-filled mornings to soul-soaked afternoons, she remains the soundtrack of South African Sundays and grown-woman clarity
Remembering Pops Mohamed
Tributes pour in for the multi-instrumentalist who blended African traditions with modern sounds
MoMo Matsunyane launches her first book, A bold exploration of black identity, womanhood, and legacy
Theatre maverick Kgomotso “MoMo” Matsunyane adds another milestone to her illustrious career with the release of her debut book, Plays by MoMo Matsunyane Volume 1. This…
Typos & change: Jonathan Schultz and the alchemy of identity
In his latest body of work, Johnathan Schultz trades spectacle for soul, reimagining gold as a vessel for memory, resilience and identity
The Land Rover Defender: A living legend of Africa
The Land Rover Defender links a powerful legacy of exploration, resilience and family memories across generations
A legacy should be more than just having children
We should be remembered for actions that benefit society and endure beyond our lifetime
Young professionals’ financial struggles tied to psychological scars left by colonial, apartheid past
The pressure to succeed financially, combined with the lingering effects of poverty, creates a toxic cycle of consumption, debt and financial instability
Food, power and identity: A colonial and culinary heritage
Specific foods and recipes are associated with specific countries and also traditions, but as people have moved so have these foods
Wills Month: Planning for tomorrow
Secure your legacy through estate planning this September
Exhibitions in three Johannesburg buildings give historical context to city life
Three buildings in the inner city, now transformed into affordable housing units, commemorate their history
Review: ‘Legacy+’ turns Afrobeat full circle
Following in Fela’s footsteps, Femi and Made Kuti continue the family legacy with their new album
The last Trump?
US President Donald Trump may have less than a fortnight left in office, but he’s not done yet — he may well be remembered for destroying the Republican party
Younger poets mourn a master
Keorapetse Kgositsile played a significant role in the emergence of post-1994 poetry