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Albert Mazibuko, a member of the legendary group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, passed away on Sunday 5 April aged 77. Photo: Facebook.

Albert Mazibuko and the echoes of isicathamiya

As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.

Launched: Siphokazi Jonas has put out a poetry collection titled Weeping Becomes a River, which explores themes of identity, feminism, womanhood, trauma, community and resilience. Photo: Supplied

Siphokazi Jonas on storytelling, survival and the future of African literature

Poet and storyteller Siphokazi Jonas explores identity, lineage and resilience in her debut collection, blending folklore and feminism for a new generation

Set against the backdrop of the 1983 Gukurahundi massacres — in which the Zimbabwean army brutally targeted civilians in Matabeleland, killing thousands — the film follows protagonist Chris Nyathi. (Photo supplied)

The ‘weight of heavy logs’: Masculinity and memory in Matabeleland

Filmmaker Nyasha Kadandara opens up about Matabeleland and the emotional journey behind her feature-length debut

Bambo Sibiya’s exhibition Ngemva Kokuqubuka (After Precarity), on at the Circa Gallery in Rosebank, Johannesburg, until 27 July, features work such as Minki and Hlehle. Photo supplied

Visual artist Bambo Sibiya’s new exhibition is a powerful tribute to resilience and African identity

Exhibiting internationally is important as far as opportunity goes, says Sibiya, but returning home is as necessary

Speaking the Unspeakable: The use of text is a major feature in this show by Grada Kilomba.

Colouring the white cube

Grada Kilomba’s work traces the history of the black diaspora, exploring difference but also finding sameness

An artist’s impression of the Gibela X’Trapolis Mega train.

Felicia and my hair epiphany

"Seeing successful black women rocking different hairdos that I’d never seen before planted the love of hair into my soul"

Tony Gum’s Instagram feed is a goldmine of insights to her art and her praxis.

Tony Gum: ​A rapid-fire blast into art world

Tony Gum is only 21 but already she has made her name both locally and on the international scene.

Seven ways you know you’re an African, according to Jacob Zuma

From knowing corruption is a "Western paradigm" to abhorring dogs and gay people: welcome to Jacob Zuma’s idea of what it means to be an African.