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Malume’s Painting: capturing history and humanity

[intro]Malume’s Painting is a reminder to South Africans, of how the youth of 1976 played a pivotal role in the country’s liberation struggle which led to the ultimate collapse of apartheid. This is a significant book about South African history deserving to be told...

Are books the youth’s new protest posters?

[intro]There’s an African proverb which says, the greatest wars are fought with words. What then do we do as young Africans? Do we write more? Do we read more? Do we resort to violence or civil disobedience? Two young Africans are making their mark with books. This...

Baastards or Humans: The unfolding truth

[intro]Celebrating Africa day and African history is necessary to consciously remind Africans of the wealth and sophistication embedded in our past.[/intro] “The value of history is that it teaches us lessons embedded in our past and exposes us to patterns of...

Too many libraries are forced to close their doors

[intro]As many as 15 libraries in the Eastern Cape have closed over the past year. Considering South Africa’s unequal access to data, internet services and poor access to existing public facilities – a renewed, innovative approach to the design of current and new...

Book Review: The List is a page turner

[intro]With his latest book, The List, journalist and author, Barry Gilder has taken the first step towards possibly becoming South Africa’s John Le Carre. Britain’s Le Carre is known for his fascinating stories of espionage and counter espionage against the backdrop...