How Mabuse Made His Sticks Hot | The Con, 26 September 2014

by Kwanele Sosibo From The Con Burnout is more than just a song by Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse. It is a singular signifier of what it meant to be South African in the 80s. The slow-building, passionate delivery and the unforgettable keyboard riff resonated with pretty much everyone who heard it. Kids in the township reclaimed…

Why it’s vital to celebrate Madiba’s words | IOL

from IOL By NONTOBEKO MTSHALI Johannesburg – Fifty years ago on Sunday, Nelson Mandela stood in the dock during the Rivonia Trial. He said: “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the…