The first batch of vaccines is almost here, but a top government adviser says achieving herd immunity by the end of the year is ‘unrealistic’ The post The vaccines arrive on Monday: Who will protect them and who will get them first? appeared fir...

Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing The post Zondo commission: Arthur Fraser personally signed off on SSA payments to ANA appeared first on The Ma...

The virus has stolen our last attempts at giving her life dignity; we couldn’t pay our respects or give her the send-off she deserved The post Thief in the night: Covid took my mom appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The trombonist’s music-making was inextricably tied up with South Africa’s struggle for freedom The post Brass, class, steel and sorrow: Jonas Gwangwa cut close to the bone appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

‘Amandla’s’ status as a cultural rallying point during apartheid is captured in this Sounds review, republished in Chimurenga’s book ‘Festac 77’ The post ‘Amandla’ review: Blood, tears and music of the struggle appeared first on The ...

Music giant Dr Jonas Gwangwa, who passed away on 23 January, used his influence to promote the language of his people MaNdebele ase Nyakatho, writes Lucas Ledwaba The post How Jonas Gwangwa used his music to preserve his mother tongue appeared first...

The 1990 documentary ‘South African Blues’ offers insight into the effects of exile on Jonas Gwangwa’s psyche The post Exile, exhilaration and Jonas Gwangwa’s case of the ‘South African Blues’ appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Siphiwe Mhlambi spent several years photographing his friend Jonas Gwangwa as he performed. Mhlambi spoke to the Mail & Guardian about their relationship The post The Portfolio: Siphiwe Mhlambi on Jonas Gwanga, ‘a proper human being’ appear...

The body should overcome its reluctance to classify atrocities as crimes against humanity, as the cases of Joao Rodrigues and Wouter Basson demonstrate The post The recently renewed NPA should show its teeth appeared first on The Mail & Guardian...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on journalists’ health, working conditions and freedom to report. Now more than ever, media freedom needs to be upheld The post Freedom of expression is a crucial factor in managing the Covid-19 pand...