Liyabona Mroqoza and Avumile Qongqo sitting back to back, in sepia.

The South African conservation story heading to the Oscars

By Cassie Jo 28-02-25 16:17

With the 97th Academy Awards taking place this Sunday 2nd of March, we delve into The Last Ranger, the empowering South African rhino poaching narrative nominated for Best Live Action Short Film. The film is directed by Cindy Lee, a past nominee for a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA), and awarded at the […]

Shadows of home

By Andrea Zanin 14-01-25 22:50

The sensation of being torn comes in waves. Can I belong to two places at once? Or is it my lot to be traitor, one way or another

Sweets from Spar

By Andrea Zanin 05-03-24 22:11

Being given 50c to spend at the Spar down the road was, like, better than winning the grand prize on Telly Fun Quiz. No seriously. (Okay, not counting the trellidor.)

Mike’s Kitchen magic

By Andrea Zanin 30-01-24 21:39

Mike’s Kitchen—a necessary rite of passage into the utopia of growing up, where you could stay up late, eat sweets all the time, watch too much TV, live at your friend’s house and never do any times tables.

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When white people use Inecto

By Andrea Zanin 16-01-24 21:02

There was only one proviso with Inecto—never ever spill it. Like, ever. On your face, on your clothing and especially not on your boyfriend’s parents’ cream lounge carpet.

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