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Rest in power: Poet James Matthews, who died last week, is pictured here with his great-grandchildren Sophia and Luther on his 95th birthday earlier this year. Photo: Jimi Matthews
FRIDAY

Farewell James Matthews, and thank you for wrapping us in your words

The poet wrote about racism, oppression, ageing and hope with a trademark humility

  • Siona O’Connell
4 min read
Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala-Instagram
EDITORSPICKS

Remembering Magesh, a kwaito star who was ahead of his time

This week South African music lost a legend – TKZee member Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala

  • Shingai Darangwa
4 min read