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District Six

Gerard Sekoto’s resistance art becomes the pride of Paris

South Africa

Gerard Sekoto’s resistance art becomes the pride of Paris

By Liz Clarke

From forced removals to cultural revival: the enduring legacy of District Six Museum

South Africa

From forced removals to cultural revival: the enduring legacy of District Six Museum

By Suné Payne

'My mother’s generation of grey-haired District Six evictees have almost all gone, with a missing piece of their hearts'

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'My mother’s generation of grey-haired District Six evictees have almost all gone, with a missing piece of their hearts'

By Dennis Cruywagen

Much ado about McAdoo — David Kramer brings forgotten theatrical hero back to life

South Africa

Much ado about McAdoo — David Kramer brings forgotten theatrical hero back to life

By Keith Bain

Sydney Thomas Petersen — a special man from a special family who lived through a special time

Maverick Life

Sydney Thomas Petersen — a special man from a special family who lived through a special time

By Wilmot James

Abdullah Ibrahim — South Africa’s master pianist is going on a world tour at 90

South Africa

Abdullah Ibrahim — South Africa’s master pianist is going on a world tour at 90

By Christine Lucia

Pillowcases and stones - heartache of brutal District Six forced removals still lingers

South Africa

Pillowcases and stones - heartache of brutal District Six forced removals still lingers

By Suné Payne

Cissie Gool — the powerful anti-apartheid activist who battled the system

South Africa

Cissie Gool — the powerful anti-apartheid activist who battled the system

By Nick Dall

District Six Museum co-founder Noor Ebrahim remembered as a ‘powerful, charismatic storyteller’

Maverick News

District Six Museum co-founder Noor Ebrahim remembered as a ‘powerful, charismatic storyteller’

By Suné Payne

Striking the right tone — Booker Prize-winning novel ‘The Promise’ reimagined for stage

South Africa

Striking the right tone — Booker Prize-winning novel ‘The Promise’ reimagined for stage

By Keith Bain

Sister Wattie, the midwife from District Six who heeded the call to nurse and deliver

South Africa

Sister Wattie, the midwife from District Six who heeded the call to nurse and deliver

By Biénne Huisman

South Africa’s first Royal Ballet principal dancer Johaar Mosaval dies

South Africa

South Africa’s first Royal Ballet principal dancer Johaar Mosaval dies

By Suné Payne