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Former president Jacob Zuma. (File photo)
FEZEKILE NTSUKELA KUZWAYO

Zuma’s response to woman judge an ‘illustration of textbook misogyny’

The former president was admonished by a male judge during his trial for rape and responded meekly

  • Penelope Andrews
3 min read
A full circle, illustrated: Artist Loyiso Mkize used to read Batman comic books as a child; now he is drawing for the same publications. (David Harrison/M&G)
ART

Q&A Sessions: South African DC Comics artist praises parents for superhero success

Loyiso Mkize talks to Bongekile Macupe about joining the DC Universe, the influence of his parents and teachers, and getting up more than falling down

  • Bongekile Macupe
6 min read
Drawing on the iconography of the Douanier Rousseau’s famous painting Surprised (1891), also known as Tiger in a Tropical Storm, Dianne Hofmeyr and Jesse Hodgson tell the story of a boy who draws a tiger
ANNE FRANK

Young reading

Kate Rogan of LoveBooks has a special place for books for her younger readers across all age groups. Here she gives recommendations for 2018

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
‘Faki’idata ngwana
JACOB ZUMA

Khwezi speaks: ‘I did not do it to win. I was just fighting for myself’

In a new book, Redi Tlhabi reveals the woman behind the pseudonym and the price she paid for pursuing justice after accusing Jacob Zuma of rape.

  • Redi Tlhabi
5 min read
ARTIST

African superhero flies high

The wait is over for South African comic lovers as Kwezi, a new local hero, comes to the rescue.

  • Milisuthando Bongela
1 min read