Religion matters
The writer believes that religious discourse holds value, and is how we can "find one another again, in a deeper and more meaningful way".
God Edition 2016
Meet the G-man Russell Abrahams
The Cape Town-based illustrator recreated the letter G for the online and social media campaign, #GraphicArtMonth.
All’s fair in art out of Africa
Sales are up due to the neo-neocolonial raid on contemporary art from the continent, thanks largely to the growing popularity of global art fairs.
The day I drove a bargain with my ancestors
"My ancestors are sensitive and like to be thanked for everything," writes Milisuthando Bongela.
The gospel according to Rebecca Malope
From a violent and harsh childhood to icon of music, the superstar has outdone her peers.
Places to recover your soul
South Africa offers many opportunities to escape the rat race and connect with your inner being.
Biblical myths in the time of Mammon
The religious underpinnings of South African fiction have been eroded by the secularisation of our society since 1994, with one striking exception.
Why the church is a nonplayer politically
South Africa needs a morally responsible theology, but these churches are on the outside and the rest are profit preachers or pliant palace prophets.
Humanity before religion
How we live our lives and govern our society should be motivated by what’s good for all of us, regardless of individual metaphysical beliefs.
And God said: Grow a pair, JZ
"You will grow a presidential pair and lead this nation," God told Jacob Zuma. "Stop seeing the Guptas and leave Gordhan alone!"
The role of spirituality in Western politics
Church and state may be separated in South Africa, but people’s belief systems flow subtly through all our public discourses.
We’ve bastardised blessed with a #
Forget the God of Galatians 5. Another lord who rules the temples of wealth will grant all your wishes, particularly if you are among the 1%.
Politicians and pastors preach a false gospel
Pastors and politicians will continue to feed off the desperation of the poor, until their material and spiritual needs are met, and oppression ends.
Make the bat mitzvah more than ‘lite’
The very act of a girl reading from the Torah can shake Judaism out of its patriarchal stronghold and inspire her to become involved in the religion.
Liberation theologian practises what he preaches
Minister Paul Verryn speaks to the Mail & Guardian about his relationship with God, the importance of religion and how his journey has changed.
Thuli Madonsela on faith and its role in society
While public protector Thuli Madonsela believes in the separation between religion and state, her faith informs her commitment to values in her work.
How religious will the world be in the future? Here’s what the data says.
Far from the world becoming secular, there will be almost six billion Christian and Muslim believers by 2050, according to a series of reports.
