Michael Mosoeu Moerane was a pioneering composer in South Africa. A new book is restoring his place in history
Gwen Ansell, University of Pretoria Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today. And, of course, for his orchestral piece FatŠe laHeso (My Country). It had the distinction of being recorded by both the […]
Fourth industrial revolution in South Africa: inequality stands in the way of true progress
Zama Mthombeni, University of Pretoria In his 2019 State of the Nation address, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he was creating a commission on the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). The term refers to the integration of advanced digital technologies like AI and robotics, as well as automation, into various economic and social domains. […]