Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, whose voice graced Disney classics and R&B charts for five decades, has died after a stroke
Those who loved her remember a woman who gave everything — to her art, to her city, and to every person lucky enough to have her in their corner
Friends, creatives and a city in mourning gathered to celebrate the woman who helped shape how Johannesburg saw itself after 1994.
Maria McCloy helped define post-apartheid urban culture through fashion, media, music and an uncompromising commitment to South Africa’s creative spirit
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
The Kenyan writer is dead but his story will live on, the story of the colonialism and the betrayal of postcolonial elites and how to survive
Harper’s colleague and friend Niren Tolsi remembers the inimitable, eccentric, principled and much-loved storyteller
Paddy cared deeply about underdogs, and journalistic excellence was intertwined with his extensive community networks
Ramaphosa extended his condolences to Mboweni’s family and friends, calling the news “a shock”
The poet wrote about racism, oppression, ageing and hope with a trademark humility
Not only was he world renowned for his powerful images, he also used his talent to fight apartheid, at great personal cost
Award-winning singer-songwriter Zahara, who died this week at the age of 35, leaves behind a strong portfolio of music
The worthy elder statesman followed Kaunda’s example, putting democracy first and conceding defeat if necessary, and was instrumental in brokering peaceful power transfer in 2021
The untimely passing of Kuli Roberts, gossip columnist du jour of post-apartheid’s Gilded Age, shocked the nation. Bongani Madondo, who first encountered her earlier in her…
Lebo Malepa built his backpacking operation from the ground up, but shared his success with his neighbours
He made a career of fighting war crimes and crimes against humanity and ended it as lead investigator for the Zondo commission
David Lacey, who died earlier this month at age 83, leaves an imposing legacy: his writing is the standard by which every football journalist will forever be judged
The distinctive quality of Theuns Jordaan’s voice meant he became a standard part of the South African music landscape, particularly the Afrikaans market
Very little is known of the late guitarist, who was a keeper of a stark and foreboding maskandi sound
Siya is an immeasurable loss to South Africa’s media landscape, but he will be best remembered for his countless acts of kindness
