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Zaza Hlalethwa studies Digital Democracy, New Media and Political Activism, and Digital Politics.
Disclosure, a Netflix documentary examines the world’s transphobic legacy as portrayed in film and television from as early as 1901
Black women and trans artists are worthy of support but it should not come with terms and restrictions
The idea of displaying solidarity by posting a black square on Instagram hijacked the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag with a performative display of allyship
Artists are trying new ways of working, with few of them able to access state relief funds
Stevenson gallery staff took to Instagram to share a small selection of literature guiding their “respective journeys towards listening, learning and confronting bias”
A Secret Love is a fine depiction of white queer romance, but it lacks global resonance
We round up the best online entertainment and activities to keep you busy this weekend
Talia Ramkilawan uses rug hooking to create her portraits, which aim to subvert trauma
For good vibes and an arts fix from your home, watch this
The fashion business is going digital to attract consumers in the absence of being able to physically parade its wares
Bored in the house? Here’s a list of shows and talks to binge on while you wait to go outside
Founder Robyn Keyser chats to us about how she and her utilitarian fashion brand are surviving the lockdown
Melinda Ferguson has gathered essays and stories from 40-plus contributors for Corona Chronicles
Zaza Hlalethwa tries out her mom’s recipes during the lockdown, and finds her own place in the kitchen
Dani Kyengo O’Neill has just released her first solo single. It’s a mantra. An anthem. A daily devotion. A queer prayer. Listen to it
Writers, publishers and bookshops are trying to keep afloat during the extended lockdown with digital and virtual offerings
Our arts writer reflects on attending Afropunk with a new appreciation for human encounters, courtesy of the national lockdown
Get into your lockdown long-weekend mood with at home entertainment ranging from Netflix, music concerts, cook-alongs to yoga sessions
It’s been two weeks since the 23-year-old rapper signed a deal with US record label and hip-hop stronghold Def Jam. He caught up with the Mail & Guardian to let us know why the…
The Toolbox, founded and run by Nomzamo and Nosizwe Mji, offers community outreach yoga programmes, as well as regular studio classes
