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DJ KENZHERO

Nomsa Mazwai’s sober fest reimagines how we celebrate

A Freedom Day weekend gathering at the Soweto Theatre, where families are invited to experience music, food and wellness, fully present and fully sober

  • Lesego Chepape
6 min read
‘Take me for a ride’: Myesha Jenkins’s instrument was the word, and she played an important role in claiming the stage for women poets. Photos: myeshajenkins.com
ACTIVIST

Myesha Jenkins: A sister who always said it with feeling

Poet and activist Myesha Jenkins (1948-2020) took her craft, including her teaching, extremely seriously

  • Gwen Ansell
5 min read
Peter Makurube’s funeral will be held on Saturday
BLK SONSHINE

Tribute: Peter Makurube, the gentle revolutionary

Nicky Blumenfield writes about her friend and mentor, the late Peter Makurube whose dedication to South African arts made a significant impact.

  • Nicky Blumenfeld
  • Nicky Blumenfeld Guest Author
5 min read
MAKHOSAZANA XABA

Beating the odds

Percy Zvomuya meets an artist who is championing women in the arts.

  • Precy Zvomuya
4 min read