This piece first appeared in The Musicist In the heart of every artist lies a wellspring of creativity: the siren song of a blank canvas, the echo of a half-written verse. Inspiration, like lightning, can strike at any time. But in a world consumed by the fleeting scroll and the eight-second attention span, is there …
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This piece first appeared in The Musicist Reflecting on the Cost of Purpose and Passion As the sun sets over Pretoria, a somber cloud hangs over the local entertainment scene, mourning the untimely passing of a beloved comedian and music icon, Peter “Mashata” Mabuse. In an unfortunate turn of events, Mashata was tragically shot and killed on …
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This opinion piece first appeared in The Musicist Each music fan or enthusiast would like to see their favourite artist grow into a flawless brand that withstands whatever the naysayers would like to hang on to. Take Makhadzi, for example. Before she was the African Queen and a literal bar of stage presence, she was a young …
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This review first appeared in The Musicist It is not everyday that you find young and old impatient to see a star in concert. From the moment I arrived at the theatre’s foyer, one question was on everyone’s lips, “has he started?”. L’wei Netshivhale’s show at the State Theatre was a celebration, a ritual, and …
Dear Africa “In the desert of life the wise person travels by caravan, while the fool prefers to travel alone.” ~ Unknown On celebration days, days when our nation or the entire world focuses on certain issues, we become very passionate individuals. Yes, when a lot of people are talking about one cause or matter, …
We perpetuate rape culture on a daily. Our voluntary ignorance and dissociation from rape culture helps no one but fuels back to that very culture. I hate coupling rape with culture because in my mind, the word “culture”, gives it a dignity it does not deserve. A look at the constant fear women live in …
As a registered counsellor, I have come to the realisation that this lockdown season is and will continue to be upsetting for many of us. Let us look at the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19, Wuhan-virus) pandemic from a mental health perspective. The Coronavirus has become a global problem causing the whole world to be at war …
Robert Sobukwe’s movingly life is fast becoming the epitome of change politics these days. Be it on falliest radical status messages or Memorial lectures to counter the overly celebrated ruling party’s struggle leaders. Last year, the icon appeared as the point of reference for the #FeesMustFall movement. However, Sobukwe is not just another struggle icon. …
While going through my Facebook timeline, I noticed a post by one of South Africa’s prominent young writers, Mzilikazi ka Azania, and along the post was a link channelling to an article listing the most shoplifted books in South Africa and Jacana Media’s Hot Read Campaign that people must buy these books instead of stealing …
When me and my escort, Vaughan Hugo, reach the Albert Wessels Auditorium, the weather had accustomed a “never go wrong” mood for both of us. The atmosphere in the theatre hall is raving of excitement and brings back the feeling of casual day in high school assembly. Most of the students wear their residences’ customary …
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