Articles Archives - Unarine Ramaru

In Memoriam of Peter “Mashata” Mabuse – Remembering a Soulful Entertainer

by Unarine RamaruArticles April 29, 2024May 8, 2024No Comments

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 …

Importance of having a professional team in the music industry

Music Industry: The Importance of a Professional Team

by Unarine RamaruArticles, Open Letters May 24, 2023May 24, 2023No Comments

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 …

Review | L’wei Netshivhale – Live In Concert

by Unarine RamaruArticles, Reviews October 6, 2022No Comments

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 …

An Open Letter to Africa

by Unarine RamaruArticles, Open Letters August 4, 2020No Comments

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, …

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GBV: Mansplaining Won’t Cut It.

by Unarine RamaruArticles, Open Letters July 22, 2020No Comments

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 …

The reality of living in fear and anxiety during #21DaysLockdownSA: fighting an invisible enemy.

by Sharon MohlalaArticles April 1, 2020February 22, 2022No Comments

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: Does he deserve the attention?

by Unarine RamaruArticles January 26, 2016No Comments

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. …

Do I have a reason to write?

by Unarine RamaruArticles April 9, 2015September 1, 2023No Comments

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 …

The Question: Pamela Nomvete Book Launch

by Unarine RamaruArticles April 8, 2015No Comments

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 …

A walk from class with Vuyi

by Unarine RamaruArticles April 6, 2015No Comments

Vuyisile Kubeka is a former semi-martial artist, writer and deputy editor of both Y-Not Culture and IRAWA Post. She wears all these hats while completing her Communication Science Degree at the University of the Free State, well, we might have a jack of all trades. She was born in BETHLEHEM in the FREE STATE, raised …

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