A long way from Marabastad
The story of Bra Zeke In 1957 Professor Es’kia “Zeke” Mphahlele left South Africa. He didn’t come back for 20 years. When he did come...
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“His friends called him Sol”
An old Motswana man lay dying. He called his seven sons. He wanted to give them his last words. “Bring me seven sticks,” he said. His...
“Soul brother number one”
The story of Cocky Two BuII One night, 44 years ago, a woman gave birth to a son in Alexandra Township. Her name was Mrs Thlothlalemaje....
The father of Soweto: The story of James Sofasonke Mpanza
Most people in Soweto remember James “Sofasonke” Mpanza. Streets are named after him. A highway is named after him. People call him the...
The best dressed man in Africa
Sometimes he wears a white suit. Sometimes he wears an orange suit. And sometimes he even wears a skirt. He always wears high shoes. He...
The greatest journalist of them all
Henry Nxumalo - The man who made DRUM famous Many great journalists have worked for Drum magazine. But Henry Nxumalo was the greatest. He...
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