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Rashid Lombard — legendary photographer and jazz pioneer who forged greatness in the struggle

South Africa

Rashid Lombard — legendary photographer and jazz pioneer who forged greatness in the struggle

By Dennis Cruywagen

We should all try to honour the memory of veteran organised crime researcher Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane

South Africa

We should all try to honour the memory of veteran organised crime researcher Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane

By David Bruce

A woman of substance — the true Karoo legend who changed my life

TGIFood

A woman of substance — the true Karoo legend who changed my life

By Tony Jackman

The sweet legacy of ‘Fruitman’ Marshall Norstein, a shared record of love and nutrition

TGIFood

The sweet legacy of ‘Fruitman’ Marshall Norstein, a shared record of love and nutrition

By Elaine Durbach

Brave, tenacious, committed to principle – a tribute to Pravin Gordhan

South Africa

Brave, tenacious, committed to principle – a tribute to Pravin Gordhan

By Dennis Davis

Farewell to a brother, patriot and fierce fighter — we are all the poorer for the journey ahead

Business Maverick

Farewell to a brother, patriot and fierce fighter — we are all the poorer for the journey ahead

By Mcebisi Jonas

Pravin Gordhan: on mind maps and greasy cheese-and-tomato toasted sandwiches

Business Maverick

Pravin Gordhan: on mind maps and greasy cheese-and-tomato toasted sandwiches

By Melanie Verwoerd

Samson Mokoena — a remarkable, tireless leader who radicalised environmental justice

Maverick Citizen

Samson Mokoena — a remarkable, tireless leader who radicalised environmental justice

By Bobby Peek

A life of service: Prof Lynette Denny’s selfless dedication to improving healthcare for SA women

Maverick Citizen

A life of service: Prof Lynette Denny’s selfless dedication to improving healthcare for SA women

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Dr Yakub Essack — Gift of the Givers medical team leader leaves a legacy of unmatched kindness

South Africa

Dr Yakub Essack — Gift of the Givers medical team leader leaves a legacy of unmatched kindness

By Imtiaz Sooliman and Aayesha Soni

Taste was everything to Peter Veldsman, icon of South African food

TGIFood

Taste was everything to Peter Veldsman, icon of South African food

By Emile Joubert

John Pilger (1939-2023): His films and writing renewed our sense of indignity and our instincts for justice

Maverick News

John Pilger (1939-2023): His films and writing renewed our sense of indignity and our instincts for justice

By Patrick Bond