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Lesego Chepape
Lesego Chepape is a climate reporting fellow, funded by the Open Society Foundation for South Africa
B Mashilo is redefining the perfect fit
Ten years after starting in her parents' garage, designer Bonolo Mashilo of B Mashilo Designs is transforming the South African fashion scene with garments crafted to fit and…
‘They have forgotten us’
In Tembisa, community members grapple with voter fatigue, persistent service delivery failures, and shifting political loyalties as traditional parties lose ground.
Mono T brings ‘Bashanyana’ back to the dance floor
Producer Mono T reflects on the lasting legacy of his 2010 dance anthem 'Bashanyana' with DJ Maphorisa, as he reinterprets the Afro Tech classic alongside a new generation of…
Gig Guide:Hluma Film Festival in PMB, Nhoza releases Umthandazo and NCX showcases emerging artists
Discover this week's arts and culture highlights, featuring Nhoza's new single 'Umthandazo', the Hluma Film Festival in Pietermaritzburg, and the Tiriparwendo exhibition in Cape…
Ward 90 councillor candidate Paul Nkhumane puts service delivery at the centre of his campaign
Ward 90 councillor candidate Paul Nkhumane has pledged to put service delivery, infrastructure, and youth participation at the forefront of his agenda for Ekurhuleni residents.
The long queues that once defined our democracy are becoming a distant memory
Reflecting on the historic, snaking queues that once defined South African democracy, a return to Tembisa exposes a troubling shift toward voter apathy and quiet polling stations.
What is the point of voting?: Ivory Park Extension 2 youth lose faith in the ballot
Disillusioned by persistent water shortages and persistent unemployment, young residents in Ivory Park Extension 2 say voting no longer feels meaningful.
Mlindo The Vocalist finds strength in faith
Mlindo The Vocalist reflects on his career struggles, spiritual growth, and his new gospel collaboration with Duduza Serenade ahead of his album Inhlawulo.
Three years on, Kanana is still living with the stench of neglect
Three years after deadly protests rocked Tembisa, residents of Kanana Extension 5 continue to live alongside running sewage and heaps of uncollected waste, questioning political…
Gig Guide: Le Xhosa Nostra presents Umcimbi waseRhawutini, LEGO takes over Menlyn Park Shopping Centre and Artist Proof Studio pop-up in Sandton
Explore top events across Gauteng, featuring Le Xhosa Nostra's cultural celebration in Fourways, an exclusive Artist Proof Studio pop-up in Sandton, and Brickfair at Menlyn Park.
Weylandts’ The With brings a new bar to Cape Town’s Design Week
Interiors brand Weylandts is expanding into hospitality with The With, an experiential new bar opening on Castle Street during Design Week South Africa.
Inverroche: The South African gin that travelled beyond Stilbaai
Once mistaken for an imported European spirit, Inverroche gin has grown from a kitchen-table experiment in Stilbaai into a global brand sold in 25 countries, powered by local…
Professor is still telling our stories
Kwaito legend Professor reflects on over a decade in the music industry, his latest single 'Iskoqokoqo', and the enduring power of township storytelling in a changing digital…
Fannie Masemola to resume duties as national police commissioner
General Fannie Masemola will resume his duties as national police commissioner after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension following the withdrawal of…
Miriam Altman is finding a voice beyond the boardroom
Known for her leadership in economics and business, Miriam Altman makes an unexpected pivot to jazz with her debut album, The Butterfly Project, exploring themes of renewal and…