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Thinkers: Trevor Tambo (left) and Lunga Williams. Photo: Brian Sokutu

A stamp for Mama Winnie

Former aides reveal how she became the first South African to be honoured on a postage stamp while still alive, and how the 2017 tribute reached her in hospital before her death

The name of Tokyo Sexwale has emerged as a possible contender to succeed ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa. File Photo

Tokyo Sexwale’s name enters ANC succession debate ahead of 2027 elective conference

The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby…

Resonance: Long before China was thinking about crowds, gigs or longevity, he was thinking about emotion,
about what happens beneath the surface when sound interacts with the human spirit. Photo: Supplied

China’s 20 year journey in sound

China isn’t chasing trends, he’s building legacy, one intentional set, one emotional transition and one timeless story at a time

In circulation: Highly hazardous pesticides, including Terbufos, flood informal markets where they are sold
illegally as cheap, effective pest control. Picture: File

SA moves to ban deadly pesticide

Given the rate of deaths in 2023 and 2024, averaging one every second day, a delay of six months or more could mean up to another 100 deaths

Research from the University of the Witwatersrand shows that more than half of the deaths in newborns and about a third in infants were caused by just two types of bacteria. (Aditya Romansa/Unsplash)

Two superbugs causing over half of infections that kill newborns in Soweto and outsmarting treatment

Over the past 10 years, researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand’s vaccines and infectious diseases analytics unit analysed small tissue samples of 1 586 children…

Layered: Lebo Mazibuko’s novel Fabrics of Love came out in August. Photo: Thandukwazi Lungelo Gcabashe

Exploring the fabric of family and identity in Lebo Mazibuko’s Fabrics of Love

Lebo Mazibuko’s second novel, Fabrics of Love, looks at themes of family trauma, black womanhood, absent fathers and heritage

Good food makes good neighbours: The Brixton community cook-out, which formed part of the LongKitchen series of events. Photo: Nkululeko Motloung LongKitchen

A longer kitchen, a fairer table: Stories of food sovereignty in Johannesburg

In Johannesburg, farmers, chefs and activists are gathering around shared meals to reimagine food systems, resilience and justice for South Africa’s future

Out of the blue: Producer of the annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival Mantwa Chinoamadi advises young women who aspire to succeed in the music industry to listen, learn and always be a student.

Rakgadi of the rhythm: Mantwa Chinoamadi and the soul of jazz

A tribute to Mantwa Chinoamadi — the beloved nurturing force and fearless leader behind the soul of South African jazz

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’

He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law

Off the wall: Art installer Bafana Zembe and his team at Nazo Arts and Projects are responsible for hanging exhibitions in galleries. (Photo supplied)

Bafana Zembe has no hang-ups about his job

Behind every work on a gallery wall is someone like the unsung art installer

School of hard knocks: Jazz drummer Gontse Makhene has a debut album in the pipeline. Photo: Solomon Moremong

A phoenix from the ashes

Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home

Former Democratic Alliance Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe  party. (Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party

Former DA Midvaal mayor says his Xiluva party will be deregistered and he has encouraged those who voted for him in the elections to join MK

In 2019, the WHO reported that air pollution was responsible for 25 800 premature deaths in South Africa, which has the fourth highest number of deaths linked to particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) in Africa.

SA’s first artificial intelligence air pollution monitoring system rolled out in Johannesburg

The AI_r system will augment existing national air quality monitoring systems

EFF leader Julius Malema. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has reshuffled party roles after his deputy Floyd Shivambu went over to the MK party last week This content is restricted to registered users…

Golf Day with a purpose: Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) 

RMHC reduces stress and financial burden for families, and helps their hospitals deliver the best care possible

Discover the heart of Soweto with BOOK IBHONI’S fun-filled Bicycle Tour!

Two for the price of one

Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A crime comedy that ticks all boxes 

Andy Kasrils releases a exceptional crime comedy movie on Netflix

Lottery law tweak sparks abuse fears

Man behind failed Soweto sports centre has fingers in several lottery pies

Petrus Sedibe is linked to nonprofit organisations that applied for funding totalling more than R12.6 million

Cannibalism haunts the ruins of capitalism

We can thread the genealogy through our long history, which is imbricated in ongoing racial capitalism that literally eats our bodies to feed wealth and deepen inequality

Candlelight Prayer For Tshiamo Rabanye And Nqobizitha Zulu In Soweto. (Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi)

Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys

A day before her arrest Nqobile Ndlovu said she was shocked by the alleged muti murders