“Nomathemba” is the Zulu word for “hope” — something there would seem to be lots of in post-apartheid South Africa. But while the musical by this name is unquestionably uplifting, it also drives home ...

This week Durbanites can look forward to an array of events, including the captivating musical 'Thetha Mosadi', showcasing the challenges faced by African women.

“Nomathemba” is, purportedly, the first song that Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and lead vocalist Joseph Shabalala ever wrote, first recorded by the legendary Zulu vocal group in 1973. This ...