The rise and fall of an African novelist
By questioning black masculinity in post-apartheid South Africa, Thando Mgqolozana became one of the most impactful writers of his time. But then he got accused of the same thing he opposed.
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Gopolang Botlhokwane
Gopolang Botlhokwane is a journalist and critic.
One of the last remaining pieces of history
Against Mahikeng’s failure to honor and preserve his legacy, a new Setswana biography examines Plaatje’s years in this South African town, once a regional capital.
A non verb
At a time when South Africa is on fire politically, there is sadly zero social commentary on rapper Proverb’s album, “The Read Tape.”