Photo Essay

Weaving mats for survival in rural KwaZulu-Natal

The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options

In photos: Iconic minstrels entertain Cape Town

In photos: Thousands flock to Muizenberg beach to celebrate new year

Our favourite photos from our stories in 2025

How a cycling group is trying to make Cape Town’s roads safer

Ghost bikes, an initiative that started in the US, honours cyclists who have died

Thriving township karate dojos have struggle roots

“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual”

“A soap opera with bodyslams”: meet Cape Town’s pro wrestlers

Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality

In photos: Homes destroyed in KZN storm

“I saw the corrugated iron roof blowing off”

In Photos: Young Joburg ballerinas dazzle audiences

Dancers from Soweto, Alexandra and Braamfontein perform in ballet school’s year-end showcase