Service Delivery Protests in Johannesburg
Posted May 12, 2017
This week, the biggest story out of Johannesburg, South Africa has been the spate of violent service delivery protests from townships just south of...Blog
A Second Look at Hillbrow
Posted May 11, 2017
Let’s take a second look at the Johannesburg neighborhood of Hillbrow, its rise, its decline, and its current rejuvenation! Al Jazeera English produced a...
Justin Bieber on Tour!
Posted May 11, 2017
Justin Bieber will be performing in Johannesburg this weekend at FNB Stadium as part of his Purpose World Tour. FNB Stadium holds over 94,000...
What’s in a Name?
Posted May 8, 2017
One interpretation of Mpe’s meticulous description of Hillbrow as a neighborhood, its boundaries and street names is that he not only wanted to paint...
The White Neighborhoods of Johannesburg
Posted May 8, 2017
In the novel, Mpe makes reference to the white northern suburbs/neighborhoods of Johannesburg. He uses the term “The Kitchens” as a euphemism for the...
The N-word and the K-word Use in Popular Culture
Posted May 8, 2017
Last week we had three very engaging video chat sessions! One question of interest was the use and/or prevalence of the N-word or the...
Chuck Taylor All Star and Youth Fashion
Posted May 8, 2017
A fashion must-have for many young South Africans is a pair of Chuck Taylor All Star. The style of sneakers or takkies, as they...
Headline from the Sunday Times, Business Times Section
Posted May 8, 2017
This week South Africa hosted the World Economic Forum on Africa. Read more about the conference and other top news happening in the country...
A Look into Alexandria’s Informal Dwellings
Posted May 2, 2017
In the novel, Mpe also mentions the township of Alexandria. The character Lerato originated from the township. Alexandria township is considered one of the...