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The Pope and Africa: Notes on African-centred Reflections on the Western Invention of Africa

Africa for these racist thinkers represented a lack and not an autonomous reality. This African lack was to be filled by Western civilization.

By Masilo Lepuru

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Culture / 10/02/23

Kafka’s Ape – A Deep Dive Into The Dialogue

This review is a deep dive into the production and how Phala and Miyambo present the universal subject matter that Kafka deals with in his short story, specifically focusing on the ideas of discomfort and authority.

By Sifiso Ona Ngwane

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Thabo Phalatse’s Palate

By Tendayi Sithole

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Sizophelelaphi?

There is a looming decline in accessible live/jazz music venues in Johannesburg's inner city, with unemployment and a lack of discretionary income playing a significant role.

By Mpilo Ngema

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Culture / 28/01/23

Why Messi Isn’t ‘The GOAT’

Owing to Messi’s latest victory, the pertinent question that has continuously stood out from football spectators worldwide, has been what may be the appropriate reply to the debate seeking which soccer player may colloqu...

By Dr. Tshepo Mvulane Moloi

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Beyond The Mainstream: Hauntings Directors Festival

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Black Music Goes to Pitori

Pitori mahlanyeng, some call it. The place of the mad ones. There is just something a little bit extra about the Blacks of Pitori (not to be confused with Pretoria). To the outside...

By Black Music Desk

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Culture / 28/11/22

The Electoral Bill & The Democratic Deficit in South Africa

The raging debates on the electoral bill in South Africa highlight the need for critical public discourse on the democratic deficit in representative democracy, particularly the social distance between political, public...

By Mphutlane wa Bofelo