Schooled in music through church, he was driven by a fierce sense of belonging to Lesotho where he was born, and neighbouring South Africa.
Politics and Society Xenophobia alive in some schools, human rights meeting is told
Matric children of immigrants born in South Africa also battle to get IDs so that they can enrol in tertiary education, but Home Affairs is trying to fix this
Politics and Society Something new from Africa? Our decade to shape the African century
The 21st century will be the African century: African cities and youth populations are exploding! The climate crisis threatens the continent. Africa stands at a pivotal point in its history – the choices Africans make in the next decade will shape the nature of the African century and influence the wider world.
Politics and Society How Frelimo betrayed Samora Machel’s dream of a free Mozambique
Frelimo, which governs Mozambique, has squandered the enormous political capital it enjoyed at independence. It now remains in power through violence, intimidation, harassment, and threats.
Arts, Culture and Sport The Village Pope has passed: remembering Tsepo Tshola, Lesotho’s musical giant
For over 50 years Tshola was loved by audiences around the world for his rich baritone voice, which he used to inspire and to speak political truths.
Politics and Society Food supply to 675,000 people cut off after Durban food bank ransacked
The Durban warehouse belonging to FoodForward SA was ransacked on Tuesday, prompting the organisation to close all its branches in five cities, leaving some 675,000 people without the food it supplies.
Politics and Society Chaos in South Africa points to failures in the project to build a democracy
After 1994 efforts were made to embed democracy. The focus was on policy and institution-building. What was missing was ensuring all South Africans were on board.
Politics and Society Social media, riots and consequences
Fomenting violence online is illegal in SA – social media use during the latest violence makes digital literacy a priority.
Politics and Society Why have South Africans been on a looting rampage? Research offers insights
An uncomfortable reality is that looting is perceived by the looters to be socially acceptable and is often encouraged and endorsed within social and community networks.