Arts and culture
Lubabalo Kondlo is the world draughts champion, but he is struggling to make ends meet
He is on a mission to popularise the game in South Africa
Feature | 9 May 2019
Athlone arts hub shuts its doors
Closure follows collapse of Catholic Welfare and Development
Brief | 24 April 2019
Cape Town’s iconic murals
The city has beautiful public art depicting the life and ideals of its residents
Text by Steve Kretzmann. Photos by Masixole Feni.
Photo Essay | 14 March 2019
Mural tells the story of the Siyangena informal settlement
A wall that could have been a barrier has connected a community
News | 5 February 2019
Grade 10 learner sells his paintings to pay for school
Innocent Mukanyima wants to finish school before becoming a professional artist
News | 31 January 2019
In photos: Bonteheuwel schools show their athletics skills
Usually in the news because of its gang crime, these photos show a happier, more hopeful side of this neighbourhood
Photo Essay | 25 January 2019
Bridgetown man makes robots from scrap
I’ve always been good with my hands, says “Robot Man”
Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 23 November 2018
Parents start imaginative project to stop children playing on dumpsite
“Some children developed rashes all over their bodies after playing with the rubbish”
Brief | 29 October 2018
Dunoon youths get opportunity to become film-makers
Short movie nominated for audience award in international project
Solutions | 28 September 2018