Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are…
In her new book Flotilla: A Journey of Conscience, Zukiswa Wanner recounts the harrowing final hours of a civilian flotilla intercepted while attempting to break the blockade of…
South Africa’s fragile freedoms are recorded in classrooms, songs and satire. These books archive courage, dissent and institutional memory
Amid boycotts and protests, queer Joburg found something radical at Zoo Lake — a Pride rooted in love, agency and authenticity
For years, Lupe Fiasco’s music lived softly in my mind – a hum of resistance, a reminder of truth. Then, under Joburg’s stormy sky, I finally stood before the man who wields…
One writer’s journey through activism and grief led him back to the altar — on his own terms
Jazz and activism have long been intertwined, but how does the music speak today?
Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an…
The US initiates Iran’s expulsion from the UN women’s commission.
Artists whose work speaks against gender violence is art as activism that shows the need for more than 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
At the root of it, vegan food is just food: Vibrant, flavourful, fresh. Find some inspiration for feel-good food, indulgent meals, and crunchy snacks help you up your daily…
From the early frontier wars against colonialism to the struggle against apartheid and in recent times the fight for economic equality, the culture of activism has evolved. But…
The West seems more fixated on spending on the military rather than addressing the climate catastrophe.
After years of nurturing, mentorship, and collaboration between legends of South African theatre and two young actors, the Baxter Theatre brings Imbilini… My Friend! to matinee…
South Africa needs to improve its resilience against climate related catastrophes such as floods, locust swarms and increasing temperatures
The disruptions brought by the Russia-Ukraine war will increase the costs of basic staples, putting 280-million people across the world at risk of starvation.
There are wars in Africa and Asia and some are rarely commented on in the media, so why is Ukraine different?
