Five Films About Africa To See This Summer
From searingly personal stories to pressing political narratives, here are the documentaries about the continent that are not to be missed.
Africa is becoming increasingly...
Katy Perry: protest art goes mainstream
Everyone knows Katy Perry is up for controversial expression. Launching with a single like 'I Kissed a Girl', there was a clear creative license...
Corruption, the silent killer
The word corruption is undoubtedly one of the biggest buzz words on our continent – even in our world. We tend to throw the...
Going where no one else will
On 22 March 2016, US president Barack Obama made history.
He became the first US president to visit Cuba, Havana, since 1928.
He was also the...
How To Prepare For 2017
Happy December! Welcome to the final month of 2016. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty eager to get this year over and...
Istanbul attack: Why it’s not over (yet)
While the world is still reeling in the wake of a terrible shooting in Orlando, we have yet another horrific reality to process: this time in the form of a...
Each One Of Us, A Public Protector!
Not too long ago, my dad and I were speaking about South African politics, and the fact that Public Protector, Thuli Madonela was about...
Marikana: The importance of remembering
Marikana platinum mine, near Rustenburg, August 16, 2012: 34 miners killed by police, at least 78 people injured.
June 27, 2016: A small carload containing...
The Deposition Petition: To Sign or Not to Sign
This is an exciting time to live in Africa. No matter what your opinion is of our current state, this week is proof that...