Ande Msindwana: The Confusikn of Respect for Fear – The authoritarian architecture of African life
SYNOPSIS This account examines one of the most durable deformations in African social, political, and economic life – the systematic…
When Borders Divide, Culture Must Unite: A film industry call to action
By Sihle Hlophe and Rehad Desai A statement by Filmmakers Without Borders in support of the National and Pan-African Day…
Beyond the Notes: De/constructing music, agency and power
Saul Molobi Good day Leslie, thank you for joining me. Congratulations on the e-book version of your latest book, “Jazz…
Andile Msindwana: ‘We’re all Tributaries of the Great River of Pain’
Ray Phiri and Stimela’s proposition – ‘We’re all tributaries of the great river of pain’ – is not lyrical sentiment.…
Andile Msindwana: ‘Look, Listen And Decide‘
THE SONG AS ARCHIVE To understand Stimela’s 1986 opus ‘Look, Listen and Decide’ is to understand the condition of the…
Andile Msindwana: On the Value of Loyalty: The quiet architecture of what lasts
A DIFFERENT KIND OF POWER There are two kinds of power in the world. The first is loud. It announces…
Kganya’s light shines on in athletics
By Reanetse Motloli Tembisa, Gauteng – Nine-year-old Kganya Molepo, a Grade 4 learner, has proven that determination and perseverance can…
Elsie Pule: Women at the helm shaping Africa’s nuclear future
I was honoured to participate in this prestigious event and deliver the opening remarks at the Russia-Africa Women’s Forum, “Dialogue…
Precious Matome: A Commitment to public service, administration and people-centred service delivery
By Saul Molobi Precious Matome is an administration and public service professional whose career reflects a commitment to effective governance,…
Andile Msindwana: On the Value of Standards – The Unseen Infrastructure of Africa
INTRODUCTION: THE FOUNDATION WE DO NOT SEE Every functioning economy rests on an agreement. Not a political agreement, but a…