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Third time lucky: Noxolo Dlamini returns to the role of Sarafina in a production of the musical, on at the Joburg Theatre until 15 June. (Photo supplied)

Noxolo Dlamini returns to the stage as Sarafina

Dlamini brings new life to a role born from resistance and South Africa’s historic youth uprising

  • Busi Lethole
9 min read
The song breaks away from his normal style and rolls back the years. Photo: Supplied

K.O strikes again with new single Y.O.U

The song breaks away from his normal style and rolls back the years

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema, who wrote and directed the musical Sarafina, died in a car crash on Wednesday, his family said.

Mbongeni Ngema and sanitising history

South Africa’s grotesque sexual violence statistics give credence to those who want to use his death and prominence to highlight the country’s sex crimes

  • Umamah Bakharia
2 min read
KEMPTON PARK, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 15: Dr Mbongeni Ngema during the Black Musical Extravaganza at the Theatre of Marcellus on September 15, 2023 in Kempton Park, South Africa. World-acclaimed writer, lyricist, composer and film producer Mbongeni Ngema officially launched his new EP Thina Bant Abamnyama. (Photo by Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on

Ngema’s flaws should not overshadow his remarkable contribution to South African cultural history This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema, who wrote and directed the musical Sarafina, died in a car crash on Wednesday, his family said.

Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema killed in crash

He was the creator of the acclaimed musical and film Sarafina which explores the 1976 uprising led by black students

  • Eyaaz
1 min read

Solace and unity in laughter

Comedy has a role in helping us understand our complex nation and in healing cultural rifts

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read