Articles for Ihsaan Haffejee

Summary image for article

Madagascan-inspired dance festival in Soweto confronts social issues

The fourth ITROTRA–MAP Dance Festival was held last week with artists coming from Madagascar, Mozambique, Sweden, France and Germany

By

Photo Essay | 9 March 2026

Summary image for article

Astrotourism taking root in the Karoo

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is training residents to be star guides

By

Photo Essay | 9 March 2026

Summary image for article

Joburg Ballet celebrates 25 years with return of Giselle

The dance company formed in 2001 after the State Theatre Ballet closed and is determined to keep the city’s classical dance tradition alive

By

Photo Essay | 27 February 2026

Summary image for article

Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water

Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas

By

Photo Essay | 21 February 2026

Summary image for article

Assassinated Abahlali leader praised for fighting land grab “mafia”

“We don’t know who killed Zweli and we don’t know if we will be next” says housing movement leader, who has been in hiding since the murder

By

News | 20 February 2026

Summary image for article

Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL

But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation

By

Photo Essay | 13 February 2026

Summary image for article

“Smell me! I haven’t had water for 24 days” protester tells Joburg mayor

Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis

By

Brief | 11 February 2026

Summary image for article

New exhibit looks at apartheid’s effect on current-day Joburg

Nkosi Sikelel’ iAzania at Museum Africa runs until 27 February

By

Brief | 11 February 2026

Summary image for article

Zukiswa Wanner describes her detention by Israel

Global Sumud Flotilla activists announce 2026 mission to Gaza

By

Brief | 9 February 2026