Creator
Oupa Nkosi began taking photos in 1998 with a pawnshop camera, before enrolling at the Market Photography Workshop. He began freelancing after graduating and has since run community projects, won a Bonani Africa award, had his work selected for exhibitions in Zimbabwe and Japan, and been invited to international workshops. He began at the M&G as an intern and became its chief photographer before going freelance a few years ago. He also writes features for the paper and lectures at his alma mater.
Not only was he world renowned for his powerful images, he also used his talent to fight apartheid, at great personal cost
Ndumiso Khumalo’s voice and mastery of the guitar are mesmerising
The township beauty pageant is celebrating 43 years of launching careers and creating unforgettable memories
A book and exhibition celebrate a decade-long photographic journey for creatives of Thokoza
House of Bondage: The book that shocked the world
Hostels are finding ways to transmute blighted history into safe places for cultural expression to take root, Oupa Nkosi discovers
The work of 84-year-old artist Noria Mabasa explores traditions, mythology and spirituality
Bheka, who started his career at the Of Soul and Joy programme in Thokoza, was chosen for a residency at the prestigious NOOR photo agency in the Netherlands
Ihashi Elimhlophe is recording a DVD live in Soweto
Sound that has taken the world by storm is in danger of dying out in a lacklustre industry
Lensman Mbuzeni Zulu’s subjects ranged from black popular culture to bloody unrest
For years the city council has come under fire over its billing system, with accusations ranging from overbilling to not sending account statements to ratepayers on time
Built during apartheid, hostels in the township have become dilapidated and dangerous. But a dynamic young member of Joburg’s mayoral committee is on a mission to change this
Lebo Malepa built his backpacking operation from the ground up, but shared his success with his neighbours
It took two shoots to nail down a worthy Barney Rachabane portrait
Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live…
Rapper Emtee paid the Mail & Guardian a visit to speak about his musical journey, what’s shaped his musical style and how he found his flow.
Themba T-Rex Mzwakali, the lead singer and bass guitarist of the Space Cats shares his story about how the band was formed.
The anti-apartheid activist died when he was only 28, but he still inspires students
The Cosmic Destiny is about good versus evil, love versus hate, freedom versus bondage, peace versus war and silence versus noise.
