Indigenous literary classics reprinted
The National Library is reprinting literary classics in South Africa's indigenous languages, with 27 titles already reprinted, including the works of poet laureate Samuel Mqhayi and writers Sibusiso Nyembezi, ML Bopape, SP Lekaba and TN Maumela.
Miriam Makeba, freedom singer
South African singing legend Miriam Makeba died as she lived: singing against oppression. Makeba, for decades the musical voice of the struggle against apartheid, passed away on Sunday after collapsing during a benefit concert for an Italian writer threatened with death by the Mafia.
Ntshieng Mokgoro: community stories
Ntshieng Mokgoro, winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Drama 2009, is a born storyteller. The 35-year-old mother of three has already made a profound mark on South Africa's drama scene, developing a number of community-based projects into professional productions.
Nicholas Hlobo: art as dialogue
Nicholas Hlobo, winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Arts 2009, is gaining an international reputation for his experimental use of materials to "create conversations" around issues of masculinity, gender, race and ethnicity.
Thabo Rapoo: dancing to inspire
From dancing the traditional Prawiroguna in Indonesia to Afro-fusion in the inner city of Johannesburg, the winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Dance 2009 is leaping his way into the hearts of national and international audiences.
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