The Queen Modjadji television drama series, conceived by the esteemed Duma Ndlovu of Rhythm World Productions and broadcast by Mzansi Magic, encapsulates a tale as ancient as it is compelling. Endorsed by the Regent of the Modjadji Royal Council yet vehemently opposed by the Bolobedu Royal Council, whose bid to interdict its broadcast was overturned […]
AS a child growing up at a village in the far northern part of Limpopo, Makhadzi would gate-crash parties and throw dance moves that left revellers thrilled. Little did she know that her antics, which did not go down well with her grandmother, were the beginning of a journey that would ultimately set her for […]
THE launch of the 2024 Polokwane City Marathon and the Annual Mayoral Charity Golf Day was never short of laughter and funny moments. Veteran comedian, Ashifashabba, directed the programme at the ceremony held at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium’s executive lounge. In his typical hilarious way, he left the attendees in stitches, and did not […]
Deevia Bhana, Professor Gender and Childhood Sexuality, University of KwaZulu-Natal Academic research tends to focus on the negative aspects and sexual dangers of girls and young people viewing porn. But what do girls themselves say about growing up in a world where porn is so readily available from such a young age? It’s a question […]
Gwen Ansell, Associate of the Gordon Institute for Business Science, University of Pretoria Biographies of important South African musicians often fall into two categories: they either emerge from PhD or other university-based research, or are the fruit of dedicated digging by a fan or family member. The first kind benefit from institutional resources and support; […]