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Writer Sol Plaatje ‘constantly exploded the image created of him’. (SOAS Archives, University of London)
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Sol Plaatje and the antinomies of writing against ‘South Africa’

The renowned author’s foundational anti-colonial work deserves more than a dogmatic reading

‘Soweto’: Musician and Black Consciousness member Molefe Pheto and other group members were received by Nigerian officials as “heroes from the frontline”. (George Hallet)

From festival to John Vorster: Molefe Pheto on attending Festac ’77 uninvited

The musician and activist relives the political import of Festac ’77

Road work team, 1976 (Judy Seidman)

Towards reclaiming our culture of the liberation struggle

Judy Seidman responds to Athi Mongelezi Joja’s expanded assessment of her ‘Drawn Lines’ exhibition

It is no surprise that poetry of Mongane Wally Serote (pictured), Mafika Pascal Gwala and Oswald Mtshali was read at anti-apartheid rallies — these poems no doubt aroused emotions but, more importantly, in the lines of the poems, citizens heard their voices and saw their plights. (Paul Botes/M&G)

South Africa has a new Poet Laureate

The work of acclaimed writer Mongane Wally Serote reveals the point at which poetry meets politics

My fave: Noname. (Photo: Zoe Rain)

On our Lists this week: Noname, Mongane Wally Serote, and Sawubona Music Jam

In between working on Friday copy, this is what the team reads, listens to and watches

ANC stalwart Mongane Wally Serote

ANC veterans agree to be guided by party’s ‘culture and tradition’ following meeting

Calls for President Jacob Zuma to step down did not feature at the meeting between the ANC’s National Working Committee and the party’s veterans.

ANC stalwart Mongane Wally Serote

New honour for Serote

Mongane Wally Serote has joined Leopold Sedar Senghor of Senegal as the only other African winner of the Golden Wreath Award.

Poet meets paradox

Mongane Wally Serote had to have permission to come home after 16 years away.