By Erin Arends Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, with 20 of the top racing drivers in the world competing for the Formula 1 Driver Championship title. More often than not, we see teammates turn to rivals as both drivers fight to be victorious. We saw it in the late 1980s at McLaren between Alain Prost and Aryton Senna, the 2013 RedBull duo of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, the infamous battle at Mercedes between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, and now, in 2025, we

By Tsholofelo Robert Ledwaba Sivuyisiwe Wani is a UKAR graduate, with a double major Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Drama cum laude for Dramatic Arts. She then pursued her Honours degree specialising in Acting, Creative Writing and Applied Theatre, and is now furthering her Master's degree in Drama, specialising in Applied Theatre. To accomplish her thesis, Sivuyisiwe commenced a performative project in collaboration with the learners of Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

By Buhle Malgas In the quiet outskirts of Farmerfield farm, an abandoned school is being given new life. Where cracked walls and overgrown grass once stood as symbols of neglect, a vibrant vision is emerging, one that blends education, art, and heritage. This vision is called The Amai Academy,  a passion project led by Unathi Koboka, Rhodes Music Radio station manager, and Xolile Madinda from The Black Power Station. Set to open in January 2026, The Amai Academy  will house t

By Buhle Malgas When the bright lights of the National Arts Festival dim each July, Makhanda often goes back into its quieter rhythm. For many artists, the festival is a fleeting stage, a chance to showcase, sell, and return home until the next season. But for Mario, a Kenyan artist who arrived in June with dreams as vibrant as the characters he paints, the story did not end when the festival did. Mario’s paintings never even made it into the festival halls. Due to logistical