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Futile exercise: The writer argues that even if higher education were to digitalise their systems, it would still not help contain the influx of first year
students at the too few institutions, including 26 universities. Photo: Supplied

Digitisation not panacea for varsity space

Any talk about scaling up digitalisation of higher education as a solution to the large demand for access to the university must fiercely confront the structural challenges that are deeply concerning

Consuming passion: Nolan Oswald Dennis’s installation garden for Fanon, in which earthworms turn a book by 20th-century political philosopher Frantz Fanon into soil. Photos: Anthea Pokroy

The garden that eats Frantz Fanon

Artist Nolan Oswald Dennis’s installation turns theory into soil, questioning who gets to decide what’s important — and why

The artist Senzeni Marasela

The arts of Senzeni Marasela and life of Theodorah

Why Theodorah remains an evolving figure in artist Senzeni Marasela’s practice

Poisonous: Solomon Mabena does his cleansing ritual in the cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting, neurologically damaging Klip River. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Toxic time bomb: Why Klip River’s pollution crisis cannot be ignored

Researchers have uncovered cancer-causing chemicals in the sediment of the river that runs through Soweto and into the Vaal River

Three weeks after a devastating arson attack and violent unrest crippled the historic University of Fort Hare, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has issued a scathing rebuke of law enforcement’s failure to act decisively.  (Oupa Nkosi)

NSFAS accommodation woes continue with landlords demanding ‘top-up’ fees

Students are appealing for intervention from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the respective universities

Academics say claims by politicians and on social media are fueling xenophobia and could compromise their safety.  Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance /Getty Images

South African research funds ‘at risk’ over Gaza stance

A number of local universities may face cuts to their funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions

Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, UJ’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

UJ’s Strategic Plan 2035: Charting an inclusive future through innovation and impact 

The plan ensures the transformative institution will make a difference locally and internationally

Face it: Louise Westerhout’s bold artistry subverts societal narratives on queerness, disability and mortality. Photo: Lauren Brits

‘I’m not someone you can pity’

Louise Westerhout speaks about her challenging art and — the art of dying without fear

Palestinians harvest their crops at the start of the olive harvest in Deir al-Balah, Gaza under Israeli attacks on September 21, 2024. (Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Powerful images of ancient trees show Palestinians’ loss

A exhibition at FADA gallery showcases the enduring symbolism of Palestinian olive trees amid decades of destruction and cultural erasure

UJ Choir 50th Celebration Concert

Uniting current members of the University of Johannesburg Choir with its alumni choristers, it promises to be a memorable performance

Razzle-jazzle: Mandla Mlangeni’s band the TRC will launch their third album The Future Is Now at the UJ Weekend of Jazz. Photo: Supplied by the Tune Recreation Committee

Trumpeter going for Goldie

Musician Mandla Mlangeni speaks to us about his upcoming show and more

DIARY: A jewellery journey, Herc’s new single, Mpho Sebina at Untitled Basement

Your essential dose of art and culture

Going for gold: Salimah Valiani’s anthology of poetry iGoli eGoli is a socio-political examination of the city. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Johannesburg: A city laid bare in lines of poetry

Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants

Memories: A scene from Dreamscape, a play about the life and death of
teenager Tyisha Miller, who was shot by police in California.

Play moves between dreaming and escaping

American play Dreamscape finds parallels in South Africa

In court: Two accused in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images

Meyiwa Trial: Lawyer’s police links questioned

Legal expert says that the state should have called him to the stand in the Senzo Meyiwa trial

Senzo Meyiwa and Kelly Khumalo were lovers when he was shot.
 (Photo by Gallo Images / Daily Sun / Lucky Morajane)

The NPA’s Kelly Khumalo problem

According to a legal expert, the singer should have been charged alongside the five accused