South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of James Matthews
[Parliament of South Africa] The Presiding Officers of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms. Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, have expressed deep sorrow over the passi…
South Africa: SANEF Pays Tribute to Literary Giant James Matthews
[SANEF] The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) mourns the passing of poet, writer and publisher James Matthews who died in Cape Town on Saturday 7 th September, at the age of 95.
South Africa: James Matthews – the Rebel Writer Who Was South Africa’s Voice of Resistance
[The Conversation Africa] World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South Africa’s repressive and racist system of apartheid, which resulted in him being relent…
Nigeria: On Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 – Merit Over Sentiment
[Daily Trust] I doubt any Miss Universe Nigeria contest has attracted as much attention or polarisation as the recently concluded one, which crowned Miss Chidimma Adetshina as its winner. Unless you’ve been off the radar (stuck in space or locked up in…
South Africa: Emergency Landing in Gqeberha Leaves No Injuries – South African News Briefs – September 06, 2024
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South Africa: Rights Group Pledges Action After Limpopo Farm Murders – South African News Briefs – September 05, 2024
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South Africa: South African Heritage Tourism Could Uplift Rural Communities, With a Little Help – the Case of Sekhukhune
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you.
South Africa: American Singers Janet Jackson and Jill Scott Set to Perform in Johannesburg, South Africa This September 2024
[Capital FM] Picture this: a warm Johannesburg evening, the aroma of delicious culinary delights wafting through the air, and the crowd buzzing with anticipation. Then, the lights dim, the music swells, and one of the greatest superstars of our time ta…
South Africa: Gauteng Government Offers Opportunities for Art Sector
[SAnews.gov.za] The deadline is fast approaching for Gauteng-based fashion designers, live music artists and bands to apply for market access opportunities being availed by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina’s Mum Stole South African Woman’s Identity – Home Affairs Alleges
[Premium Times] The South Africa Department of Home Affairs has revealed more about the investigation launched into Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship authenticity.