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  • The Evolution of Album Art

    The Evolution of Album Art

    A Look at the Different Types of Covers The evolution of album art is a fascinating topic that reflects the changing trends in music and visual art. From the straightforward covers of the 1940s and 1950s to the elaborate and conceptual designs of the 1970s and beyond, album art has played an important role in…

  • Mach-Hommy’s “Pray for Haiti”: A Masterclass in Lyrical Technique

    Mach-Hommy’s “Pray for Haiti”: A Masterclass in Lyrical Technique

    The world of hip-hop is vast and diverse, with countless artists continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression. One such artist who has caught the attention of music lovers and critics alike is Mach-Hommy, whose 2021 release, Pray for Haiti, serves as a testament to his exceptional talent and vision. For those of you who…

  • The untapped potential of futsal in Zimbabwe

    The untapped potential of futsal in Zimbabwe

    A Dynamic Alternative to Traditional Football Futsal may not be the first sport that comes to mind when thinking of Zimbabwe, but this fast-paced, indoor game has the potential to take the nation by storm. Despite being relatively unknown in comparison to traditional 11-a-side football, futsal boasts numerous benefits that can help unlock a wealth…

  • Podcast Episode 6: The Bellwether Origin story and a panel discussion with Namibian Youtuber Kovii Muruko

    Podcast Episode 6: The Bellwether Origin story and a panel discussion with Namibian Youtuber Kovii Muruko

    The long awaited episode 6 ! This is a special one because it was our first interactive episode recorded live in the presence of an awesome crowd at the UCT Student Y. In this episode we talk about why we started the Bellwether Digest and Podcast. We discuss the vision for the magazine and ultimately…

  • What is “good coffee”? A local man’s perspective

    What is “good coffee”? A local man’s perspective

    When you shift from drinking Ricoffy to developing an appreciation for filter coffee or “real coffee” as the snobs would like to put it, one feels like they are moving up the social ladder. I remember my first time. I was sleeping at a friend’s house and woke up to what I assumed were the…

  • Arjen Robben – The most predictable/unpredictable player

    Arjen Robben – The most predictable/unpredictable player

    Imagine seeing a magician performing the same trick repeatedly. Would that not get boring? Well, that doesn’t apply to Arjen Robben. The most predictable/unpredictable player of all time. You knew what he was going to do but you couldn’t stop it. Not many players have a trick that becomes synonymous with their play. The sight…

  • Gate-keeping the Noble Profession: A Postscript

    Gate-keeping the Noble Profession: A Postscript

    A dark day eclipsed over the lives of non-South African lawyers and law graduates on the 2nd of August 2022. On that day, the Constitutional Court handed down its judgment in Relebohile Cecilia Rafoneke and Others v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others [2022] ZACC 29, the case that held the ambitions and…

  • A Dilemma for the ages: Franchise cricket v International Cricket

    A Dilemma for the ages: Franchise cricket v International Cricket

    We are quite far removed from the infamous sandpaper-gate scandal of Cape Town 2018. On that fateful cloudy Saturday at the Newlands Cricket Ground with the 4-match series evenly poised at 1-1, the cricketing world stood still, and all eyes were fixed on the big screen as Cameron Bancroft a rookie by all measures appeared…

  • Journey through the Abstract – Art by Tamlyn Che’ Mthethwa

    Journey through the Abstract – Art by Tamlyn Che’ Mthethwa

    The great Polish-American noveslit Jerzy Kosinski is quoted for saying these famous words, “The principle of art is to pause, not bypass. The principles of true art is not to portray, but to evoke.” In this article on the Bellwether, we are delighted to announce the Winter Group Show exhibition, which will feature and celebrate…

  • Understanding Anxiety

    Understanding Anxiety

    Anxiety is not something that just comes or happens out of nothing. It is actually a result of our previous bad experiences. It is born from our traumas and it takes its time to grow. You may experience trauma and think that you’ve moved on and you are okay, then, suddenly one day it hits…

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