When I grew up, I never had much time with books, not that there were any lying around at home, unattended and less loved but simply because I grew up in a home and rural place wherein seeing a book was extremely rare.

Mokgaga’s obscurity sadly persists under the watch of his one-time political home, the African National Congress (ANC). Mokgaga was one of the ANC’s pioneering intellectuals, as witness Clause 8 of the Freedom Charter of 1955: “The doors of learning shall be opened to all.”

Start something, preferably as young as you possibly can… which is today. This is the youngest you’ll ever be, going forward. If you are clear in your vision, you will find people who either believe in you or are themselves looking for a plan to plug into.

This gathering of writers and cultural workers will be hosted at The Troyeville House, a heritage site on 20 Clarence Street, from 17:00 – 20:00 on Friday, 10 December with a R20 entry. It is advised to be seated by 17:05, as the event will run on time.

I highly doubt that the many millions of people who did not vote were rejecting democracy, political parties as vehicles for change, or the electoral system as a whole by staying home on election day, even though it was a public holiday.

The last three decades has seen the rise of prefigurative politics in leftist social movements across the globe. Although not necessarily something they do intentionally, many movements are implementing its principles in their actions and in their decisions to reconstruct society as they see fit.

UMHLABATHI Collective brings together eight Johannesburg-based photographers at varying stages of their respective careers.

This propitious occasion, was divided twofold. The first session (which was advertised to run from 9am until noon) marked the ninth edition, of the ACIAWC, while the second session marked the sixteenth edition, of the SALA’s.