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Chuma Nontsele

Spy Bill’s security vetting should be of great concern to all South Africans, panel hears

South Africa

Spy Bill’s security vetting should be of great concern to all South Africans, panel hears

By Chuma Nontsele

From township dreams to the world stage — global award affirms Cape baritone Theo Magongoma’s soaring talent

South Africa

From township dreams to the world stage — global award affirms Cape baritone Theo Magongoma’s soaring talent

By Chuma Nontsele

SAPS dragged its feet and ignored red flags, say ‘Thabo Bester Story’ authors

South Africa

SAPS dragged its feet and ignored red flags, say ‘Thabo Bester Story’ authors

By Chuma Nontsele

Extreme inspiration — meet the award-winning locals tackling crime in Delft, SA’s murder capital

South Africa

Extreme inspiration — meet the award-winning locals tackling crime in Delft, SA’s murder capital

By Suné Payne and Chuma Nontsele

South Africa

Cars honk, fans roar in Cape Town townships as the Boks show off their World Cup trophy

By Chuma Nontsele and Jim Mohlala

‘Go Bokke!’ Fan jerseys, nerves and excitement in Cape Town ahead of Rugby World Cup final

South Africa

‘Go Bokke!’ Fan jerseys, nerves and excitement in Cape Town ahead of Rugby World Cup final

By Chuma Nontsele and Jim Mohlala

DA rallies against Basic Education Bill adopted by National Assembly

Politics

DA rallies against Basic Education Bill adopted by National Assembly

By Chuma Nontsele

Western Cape races to repair roads after destructive downpours on Heritage Day weekend

Our Burning Planet

Western Cape races to repair roads after destructive downpours on Heritage Day weekend

By Chuma Nontsele

‘Nowhere’ – one woman’s brutal dystopian journey is a meditation on survival

Maverick Life

‘Nowhere’ – one woman’s brutal dystopian journey is a meditation on survival

By Chuma Nontsele

‘We have lost our moral compasses’ — understanding the spike in migrant numbers and xenophobia

South Africa

‘We have lost our moral compasses’ — understanding the spike in migrant numbers and xenophobia

By Chuma Nontsele

Pollsmoor Prison Blues — Afro-soul singer and former convict Nathi Mankayi gives inmates a boost

South Africa

Pollsmoor Prison Blues — Afro-soul singer and former convict Nathi Mankayi gives inmates a boost

By Chuma Nontsele

Gqom phenomenon Mr Thela hoists SA flag on world dance music stage to international acclaim

Maverick Life

Gqom phenomenon Mr Thela hoists SA flag on world dance music stage to international acclaim

By Velani Ludidi and Chuma Nontsele