As the country celebrated three decades of democracy on Saturday, pupils at several schools in Willowvale only hear about the rewards of democracy from news outlets. Parents said they had not tasted the fruits of democracy and that pupils in rural areas also deserved a better life. They attended school in ramshackle buildings under dangerous conditions a disaster waiting to happen, the parents charged.
A wave of new talent is making waves in the South African Traditional Music scene. Among the notable nominees for the 2023 South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards (Satma Awards) are some familiar names and promising newcomers.
The decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal to dethrone AmaMpondo King Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau from the grave has sent the nation into deep confusion with three royals now acting as king. The SCA dethroned Zanozuko, who died three months ago, ruling in favour of the family of the man he (Zanozuko) deposed, his uncle King Mpondombini Sigcau.
Royalty in SA is fast losing its grandeur and its essence as custodian and repository of customs and culture of the nation they lead. Succession battles have seen royal families reduce traditional leadership into laughing stocks. Mudslinging, backstabbing, hanging out dirty linen in public, manipulation, disrespect and dishonesty all play out in the public eye.
The special category 1 funeral service for the late AmaMpondo King Zanozuko on Tuesday is expected to take place amid tensions in the royal family over who is the legitimate heir.