Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of stage phenomenon ‘Les Misérables,’ dies at 95 | MyJHB.co.za: Johannesburg in the news: Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of stage phenomenon ‘Les Misérables,’ dies at 95: Herbert Kretzmer was born on Oct. 5, 1925, in Kroonstad, a small town southwest of Johannesburg. His parents ran a grocery and later a furniture store. “I soon became aware,” he wrote, … [Read more...] about Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of stage phenomenon ‘Les Misérables,’ dies at 95 | MyJHB.co.za
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Trend report: terrorist thugs, shocking art and a weird Pokémon phenomenon
Trend report: terrorist thugs, shocking art and a weird Pokémon phenomenon: It would be great if we could have a Trend Report that doesn’t feature a tragedy somewhere in the world. France has certainly had more than its fair share, but this week also saw the arrest of four alleged terrorist thugs within South Africa’s borders. In a world like this, it’s little wonder that most … [Read more...] about Trend report: terrorist thugs, shocking art and a weird Pokémon phenomenon
The Trevor Noah phenomenon: young, black South Africans are standing up | The Conversation
Jon Stewart with Trevor Noah at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles, California recently. Reuters/Mario AnzuoniLast year was a tumultuous one for South Africa and the country faces an uncertain 2016. This prevailing mood does not bode well for South African society. But there are undercurrents that suggest otherwise – budding signs of a … [Read more...] about The Trevor Noah phenomenon: young, black South Africans are standing up | The Conversation
