Newsletter has interview section of Mosa Jonas Gwangwa who is a composer, musician and member of Medu Art Ensemble. He is interviewed by Medu project co-ordinator Mongane Serote. Jonas Gwangwa shares his background from his early childhood when his parents arrived at Orlando in 1931. Furthermore, he talks about his musical background that is influenced by his musical family.
In this newsletter, there are five poetry sections, namely Dead roots, Apology from London by Arthur Nortje, Miles of many fears by Bachana wa Mokwena, A prayer for Africa from the mouths of babies by Mandlenkosi Langa and I surrender by Thele Moema. Other section is the art review of the film by Mongane Serote called 'The wild Geese'. Medu's views on burning current issues in South Africa are included, interview by Bachan wa Mokwena interviewing Teresa Devant de Gonzalez regarding the theatre and the role of an artist in an oppressive system. Lastly, there are featured articles by Molefe Pheto, Phetu Serote and Timothy Williams.
Published by the Transvaal Indian Youth Congress and supported by the Natal Indian Youth Congress and the Youth League of the African National Congress. The first editors included Rissik Barney Desai and Nelson Mandela.
Initially published as 'The Guardian' from 1937, the newspaper was banned and harassed several times and published under different names, including 'Advance' and 'New Age', and later 'Spark from 1962 until it was finally closed in 1963. Its contributers were harassed, banned, jailed and exiled. Some of its journalists included Brian Bunting, MP Naicker, Fred Carneson, Govan Mbeki and Ruth First.
