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In black and white: Many of the images taken by photographer Peter Magubane, who died on New Year’s Day, explored apartheid.
Powerful pictures: Award-winning photographer Peter Magubane is famous for his iconic images of the 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto as well as his photos of life in Johannesburg, the city where he was born.

Great shot: Peter Magubane’s weapon was his camera

Not only was he world renowned for his powerful images, he also used his talent to fight apartheid, at great personal cost

Onkgopotse Tiro

Finally, a biography of Tiro

The anti-apartheid activist died when he was only 28, but he still inspires students

The Comic Destiny by Ben Okri (Head of Zeus)

Good, evil and poetry in between the stories

The Cosmic Destiny is about good versus evil, love versus hate, freedom versus bondage, peace versus war and silence versus noise.​

(Oupa Nkosi/ M&G)

Remembering David Koloane

His work as a curator, teacher and mentor cemented his role as a hands on, revered voice in Africa’s artistic landscape.

Ukhahlamba Zulu Dancers (Oupa Nkosi/ M&G)

The Portfolio: Oupa Nkosi

"I thought that by creating a ghostly image I would reflect what I was feeling inside me — a feeling heightened by the constant beating of the drum".

Styling: Madam CJ Walker, the first US woman to become a millionaire, at the wheel. Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Blackness has a history of assets

Disregarded at the time and often not chronicled, African-American tales of wealth are impressive

Amis des Espagnole

Malick Sidibé was an inspirational genius

Mail & Guardian photographer Oupa Nkosi pays tribute to the great Malian photographer.

Tebogo Dolamo: ‘In 90% of my engagements I’m the only black guy in the room.’

What it’s like to be young, black and in the middle

Oupa Nkosi interviewed – and photographed – some of those whose salaries are supposedly taking them closer to the good life.

Travels in Thailand

It’s not surprising tourism is Thailand’s number-one employment generator. It’s amazing to walk down the street at any time of the day without fear.