South Africa: Ernest Cole – the South African Photographer At the Centre of a Powerful and Heartbreaking Film
[The Conversation Africa] Ernest Cole is famous for photographing the everyday realities of South Africa’s racist apartheid system. His 1967 book House of Bondage ensured his damning critique of the white minority regime was seen by the world. But its …
South Africa: Curtain Falls on Veteran Actor Don ‘Bra Zeb’ Mlangeni Nawa, 65
[allAfrica] Renowned South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, popularly known for his iconic role as Bra Zeb Matabane on Isidingo, has died at the age of 65, his family confirmed in a statement.
South Africa: South Africa’s Ncazelo Mlilo Wins Global Honours At The Women Changing The World Awards
[Women Changing the World Awards] Mental health advocate Ncazelo Mlilo has been internationally recognised at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards, often described as the most prestigious for trailblazing women making extraordinary impact.
South Africa: Play Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Rhodes Must Fall Movement
[GroundUp] A reimagined version of the popular 2016 “The Fall” play is being staged at Joburg’s The Market Theatre until 4 May
South Africa: Doja Cat Announced as the First Headliner for Hey Neighbour Festival 2025
[Hey Neighbour] Hey Neighbour: Season 2 is on the way and South Africa has been holding its breath in anticipation, waiting to hear which artists will grace the local stage. Today, Phase 1 has officially launched, with their first headliner being annou…
South Africa: ‘Justice Can Happen in South Africa’ – Steinheist director
[Showmax] Showmax is now streaming two new episodes of Steinheist , which go even deeper into unpacking the biggest corporate scam in South African history and how the net tightened around former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste in the build-up to his …
South Africa: What Is Apartheid? New Book for Young Readers Explains South Africa’s Racist System
[The Conversation Africa] A new book, Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid, has just been published in South Africa. Intended for young people but speaking to readers of all ages, the book explores what it was like living through this dark …
Africa: Herd of Life-Sized Animal Puppets to Travel Through Central Africa to Norway
[GroundUp] Large-scale public art project to raise awareness about climate change
Africa: ‘To Block Out the Screams’ – – Peter Beinart On Israel, White South Africa and Gaza
[Daily Maverick] The global acclaim for Peter Beinart’s new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, rests mainly on its call for a Jewish awakening that moves beyond the story of persecution and victimhood. But a thread that runs through the …
South Africa: Open Book Youth Fest Kicks Off in Langa
[GroundUp] Showcasing a range of mostly children’s books, the festival is set to run until next week