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Award-winning playwright and activist Mike van Graan reminds us that the arts helped topple apartheid – sparking boycotts, sanctions and disinvestment through humanising storytelling; by reaching people through theatre and song. But it’s not as simple as expecting the arts or sport to ‘magically deliver social cohesion’ today …

Artscape CEO Marlene Le Roux reveals the fine acts being showcased at the iconic theatre, which celebrates 52 years in existence.

Lester Kiewit speaks to award-winning playwright Mike van Graan about his satirical revue “My Fellow South Africans”, opening at the Artscape’s Innovation Lounge from 3-20 May.

The media will continue to ask tough questions about Zweli Mkhize’s role in a dodgy R150 million tender, and President Ramaphosa would do well to act decisively on the matter, writes Judith February.

Seven positives of 2020 — the year the world stood still but penguins loved more 29 January 2021 - 08:13 By TimesLIVE One of the loveliest aspects to emerge from 2020 was the way marine life flourished while humans stayed home. Image: Supplied It was a year filled with death, dismay and depression — but there were some upsides to 2020. According to public relations and integrated marketing agency, Irvins Partners, there were at least seven positive trends to tak...

Shun those who celebrate Reconciliation Day while driving wedges between us Issued by John Steenhuisen – DA Leader 16 Dec 2020 in News Fellow South Africans As we spend the 16th of December celebrating our national Day of Reconciliation, I want us to pause for a moment and think about what exactly it is we’re celebrating. Few other countries in the world have culture, history or people as diverse as South Africa’s. We like to speak of this diversity as our strength – we don’t claim to...