South Africa: Initiation Season in South Africa – Why State Regulation Clashes With Customary Laws
[The Conversation Africa] It’s nearly winter in South Africa, which means the opening of winter initiation schools is approaching. These rituals mark a transition to adulthood and are deeply ingrained culturally. But they’re often the subject of headli…
South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Sends Heartfelt Condolences On the Passing of Tsotsi Actor
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with sadness the passing of the legendary stage and screen actor, Mr Presley Chweneyagae, world-famous for his role in the movie Tsotsi. The committee sends condo…
South Africa: Cosatu Saddened By the Untimely Passing of Presley Chweneyagae
[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is dismayed and saddened by the news of the passing of renowned actor Presley Chweneyagae. The Federation shares the sorrow of the nation and the entertainment industry with the news of his p…
South Africa: Acclaimed South African Actor Presley Chweneyagae Dies at 40
[allAfrica] Award-winning South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, celebrated for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, passed away at the age of 40.
South Africa: Tragedy as Bus Crashes Off Bridge in KwaZulu-Natal – South African News Briefs – May 27, 2025
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South Africa: Artists Take Over the Streets of Hillbrow
[GroundUp] ‘Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala!’ festival livens up Joburg’s inner-city
South Africa: Learners With Disabilities Steal the Show At Shakespeare Festival
[GroundUp] Shakespeare School Festival runs until 31 May at the District Six Homecoming Centre in Cape Town
South Africa: Benjamin Jephta – Born Colored, Not Born-Free
[Afropop] Bassist and composer Benjamin Jephta was “born-free” in 1992 in South Africa, in the post-apartheid era, and grew up in the “colored township” of Mitchell’s Plain in Cape Town. The exploration of these terms – “born-free” and “colored” – beca…
South Africa: Condolences for Family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed condolences to the family of Member of Parliament, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who passed away on Saturday.
South Africa: Ombud Says No to Zapiro’s ‘White Genocide’ Cartoon
[GroundUp] Ruling raises questions about Press Council’s approach to satire