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The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence by Hosia Malekane. Photo: Supplied

Hosia Malekane’s novel breaks the silence on gender-based violence

‘The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence’ highlights students’ experiences of sexual assault on university campuses

Sjava, returns to music street with a new album titled Isibuko (mirror). Photo: Supplied
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Sjava’s new album reflects his ancestral, cultural and spiritual journey

‘Isibuko’ holds a mirror to the musician’s life

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (David Harrison/M&G)

LIVE UPDATES | State of the nation address 2023

The latest from Cape Town City Hall as President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the state of the nation address

The Jakaranda Children’s Home is one of the children’s homes in Gauteng that is without necessities after the social development department failed to pay the biannual subsidies.

Unpaid government subsidies leave Gauteng children’s homes in dire straits

The management at the homes have resorted to relying on the public’s support for food, toiletries and other necessities

Elon Musk cut Twitter’s workforce in half shortly after taking over last month, eliminating about 3 700 jobs in cost-cutting measures.  (Muhammed Selim Korkutata / Anadolu Agency)

Turmoil for Twitter employees stunned by erratic Elon Musk demands

Unclear policies and ‘hardcore’ demands has hit staff morale and many of those who weren’t fired have quit, causing technical and other problems

Comedian Jason Goliath.

SA comedian Jason Goliath re-introduces himself with new one-man show

Put a plaster on your soul by ending the year with a laugh at Dala What You Must, It Is What It Is

Evaton’s Celta Academy has been given a huge boost with the support of LaLiga club RC Celta and Pereira Ocean Products, who have joined forces to help develop the Sebokeng Football Academy. Photo: Supplied

Is foreign investment the missing link in South Africa’s football success?

Former football players and coaches have welcomed the launch of Spanish La Liga’s Celta Vigo academy in South Africa

The Zeitz MOCAA museum at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa(Photo by: Marc Hoberman/Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Booked your seats for the Zeitz MOCAA Gucci gala?

With the much-anticipated Art & Opulence-themed celebration taking place in just a couple of weeks at the museum of contemporary African art, here’s how to get a ticket

Riky Rick performs The Arts Club Frieze Party on October 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Riky Rick’s top seven hit songs

The late ‘Boss Zonke’ hitmaker will be remembered for his music

HHP sound checks for the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2009. (Photo by Michelly Rall/Getty Images)

HHP’s Top 10 hits

On the anniversary of the rapper HHP’s death, we reflect on some of his greatest hits

Zakes Bantwini to launch new single at 947 Galaxy Move Festival

The Osama hitmaker will put out his last album next year before he jets off to America to study business

5 000 “cotton eaters” expected to attend Cape Town’s first Cotton Fest

The music festival’s founder, the late Riky Rick, had talked about expanding it on a national scale

Book review: Boy on the Run

Boy on the Run is an honest exploration of identity through grief, love, friendship, and growing up queer in a South African township

Award-winning musician, J’Something has partnered with hotel and apartment network, BlackBrick to conceptualise Artistry. Image: Supplied.

There’s Something About J …

Set to open in Sandton next year, Artistry is a restaurant and theatre development with a difference from by J’Something

History: Eat at 1947 Vilakazi Street when you visit the thoroughfare which was home to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Photo: Joseph Maduna

Soweto’s 1947 on Vilakazi Street is a township portrait

1947 on Vilakazi Street offers SA cuisine without having to dig too deep into your pocket – and there are loads of Instagrammable moments

Ultra South Africa will return in March 2023 to remind us what we’ve been missing — loud music, top artists and over-the-top fireworks. Photo: Supplied

Ultra South Africa set to return in 2023 with a bang

Organisers aim for their biggest event yet after lockdown hiatus, promising a mix of international and local talent

This sequel tells the story of author Sara-Jayne Makwala King’s troubled relationships in South Africa. Picture: Supplied

One Book, Two Takes: Mad Bad Love

Sara-Jayne Makwala King, the bestselling author of Killing Karoline, is back with an interesting sequel

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)

ANC says Ramphosa ready to cooperate with Phala Phala investigators

Parliament to vote on motion to set up ad-hoc committee to investigate allegations

One of the youngest artists on Coke Studio this year is MajorSteez, an up-and-coming hip-hop and R&B duo. Pihoto: Supplied

International award-winner Focalistc and young R&B duo MajorSteez to collaborate on Coke Studio

Coca-Cola announces the return of Coke Studio Africa, which will be teaming up with some of the best local talent

Dubula hitmaker Kabelo Mabalane is also among the kwaito pioneers expected to perform at the festival.

Kwaito legends take a trip down memory lane at Delicious Festival

On the main stage on Saturday 24 September are BET award-winner Burna Boy, alongside local Kwaito stars Thebe, Kabelo, Mdu, Arthur, Trompies and Dino Bravo