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I Write What I Like in Xhosa – Biko’s message for a new generation

23rd February 2026 Mzi Velapi 0

Nkosinathi Biko urges isiXhosa edition of his father’s classic book for political education.

PSC calls for withdrawal of The Kiffness from Kirstenbosch Summer Concert

21st November 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

‘The Kiffness is part of the MAGA movement in SA – Make Apartheid Great Again’

The politics of rage: Why refusal – not civility – moves history

13th November 2025 Ali Ridha Khan 0

Artists are finding their voice in refusing to be passive, and in embracing rage, against systemic violence.

T2

Gauteng table tennis club suspended for opposing Zionism and genocide

31st October 2025 Elitsha reporter 0

T2 is appealing for an investigation of their suspension for taking a principled stand.

Khayelitsha Book Festival breathes new life into work of forgotten Xhosa poet

24th September 2024 Chris Gilili 0

Nontsizi Mgqwetho was one of the strongest literary voices produced by South Africa in the 20th century.

Queer sports and free expression on Freedom Day

29th April 2024 Chris Gilili 0

Queer people celebrated Freedom Day in Makhaza by playing sports and open mic performance.

BOOK REVIEW | The Bus People

14th December 2023 Mzi Velapi 0

The book explores different themes of working class life in the stories of the passengers on a bus in Khayelitsha.

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