Articles for Ishmael Mabena
“A soap opera with bodyslams”: meet Cape Town’s pro wrestlers
Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality
Text by Ishmael Mabena. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 12 December 2025
We rode Metrorail in Cape Town to see if it has improved
While there are still problems, the service is much more reliable than a few years ago. And it’s much cheaper than any other commuter transport.
By Ishmael Mabena and Joseph Bracken
News | 3 December 2025
In photos: Thousands protest to end violence against women
Government classifies GBV and femicide a national disaster, but it’s unclear what policies will follow from this
Ashraf Hendricks, Ihsaan Haffejee, Ishmael Mabena, Johnnie Isaacs, Thamsanqa Mbovane and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 21 November 2025