Zakes Mda
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Zakes Mda is a South African writer and playwright, noted for his contributions to literature and the arts, often highlighting the historical and cultural narratives of Africa.
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Zakes Mda is mentioned as one of the South African creative minds who have taught abroad.
Dr. Sipho Sithole’s journey of teaching isiZulu abroad – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-11-14
South Africa· 2025-11-14
Zakes Mda stated that he belongs to a team of authors who won a historic victory in a class action lawsuit against Anthropic.
The cost of creativity – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-11-07
South Africa· 2025-11-07
Zakes Mda took tech firm Anthropic to court over its use of copyrighted works to train AI models.
AI muddies the copyright issue – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-10-30
South Africa· 2025-10-30Also mentioned
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Matshikiza references Zakes Mda as an inspiration for using arts for social engagement.
Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza on joining the global fight against child abuse – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-10-24
South Africa· 2025-10-24
Zakes Mda is mentioned as an author bringing ancient polities to life in his works.
African countries are squandering film and tourism gains – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-09-05
South Africa· 2025-09-05
