
From violence, the gentle harmonies of isicathamiya
Ladysmith is steeped in the bloody history of the South African War, of which there is little account of black lives lost. Yet it is home to the delicate choral sounds of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Ladysmith is steeped in the bloody history of the South African War, of which there is little account of black lives lost. Yet it is home to the delicate choral sounds of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
The families of the two children who died at Dr CN Phatudi Hospital face a lengthy wait for answers from the provincial health department as they try to make sense of their childrens’ sudden deaths.
The ongoing strike at ArcelorMittal has brought the issue of noncompliance with Labour Relations Act amendments regarding temporary workers to the fore.
The Thaba Nchu clan is fighting to reclaim its land, for acknowledgement by the state in line with other traditional leaders and, ultimately, its very survival.
Samkelo Mdolomba has refined his vocal talent over time, drawing on past life and musical experiences to hone his unique sound.
Sevingwani Mathonsi gave a gift to Ka-Mzilela, her home village in Limpopo, when she braided the hair of children there as a Christmas season treat.
With the community refusing to leave the army base on which they have lived for 20 years, the dispute has turned vicious, with intimidation escalating to potentially deadly acts.
Disappointed after the defence minister and army were found not in contempt of court, evicted residents say that they don’t ‘have power as people’.
After an illegal eviction from an abandoned army base, carried out at gunpoint, the SANDF has ignored a court order preventing further evictions.
With days to go before the 46th International Emmy Awards, New Frame caught up with Thuso Mbedu, who has been nominated again.
Cosatu’s first female president speaks to New Frame about what it has taken for her to get to the top.