MILES DAVIS AT 99: THE LEGACY OF THE MAESTRO
On May 26, 2025, the world would have marked the 99th birthday of Miles Dewey Davis III. A man who redefined the very structure and soul of modern music. Born in Alton, Illinois in 1926 and raised in East St. Louis, Davis was far more than a jazz trumpeter. He was a cultural icon, sonic […]
KMF IS A PLACE WHERE EMPOWERMENT AND HOPE ARE OFFERED TO THE NEEDY IN ABUNDANCE
Executive Trustee of the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF), Ms Gugu Motlanthe, is a community-builder on a mission. The plight of learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds is her top priority as she steers the KMF towards alleviating hardships and modern-day challenges. The truth about democratic South Africa is that virtually everybody with a semblance of honesty […]
TURNING CONCRETE INTO COURAGE: CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILBLAZERS “GAUTA BMX”
Three determined cyclists from the Gauta BMX club have embarked on a monumental journey that has captured the hearts of millions of South Africans, and beyond. “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about”. What was so momentously said by author Margaret J Wheatley was profoundly echoed closer […]
EMPOWERING MINING COMMUNITIES: A HUMAN RIGHTS IMPERATIVE
Human Rights Month is a time for reflection and action. It reminds us of our responsibility to uphold the dignity, equality, and well-being of all people. One sector that often falls short in this regard is the mining industry, despite its immense contributions to economies worldwide. While mining generates wealth, too often, the communities that […]