South Africa: Rock Art Acoustics – South African Study Suggests That a Distinct Echo Attracted Ancient Artists Back to One Site
[The Conversation Africa] Physics does not adequately explain reflected sound and echo effects. Take as example the echo-producing Echoplex, a magnetic tape device that influenced the soundtrack of a generation. Think of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love…
South Africa: Thousands Expected At Cape Town Waterfront for New Year Celebrations
[SAnews.gov.za] The City of Cape Town says it expects some 35 000 people to make their way to Waterfront in Cape Town for the New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration tonight.
South Africa: From Forced Removals to Cultural Revival – the Enduring Legacy of District Six Museum
[Daily Maverick] How do you keep an independent museum going for 30 years? The District Six Museum in Cape Town might have an answer: through an understanding of the community they know and love. And donations of course.
South Africa: How South African Women Navigate Gender Issues on TikTok
[allAfrica] The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has released its latest report, Gender-Based Violence and Misogyny TikTok Analytics and Narrative Update in South Africa, on the online conversation regarding gender-based violence and …
South Africa: F1 – Here We Come!
[SAnews.gov.za] Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, has announced a team of experts to form South Africa’s Formula One Bid Steering Committee (BSC) for the return of the international auto racing event.
South Africa: Bad Gift Ideas – Ferrets and Other Exotic Wild Mammals As Pets
[The Conversation Africa] As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special.
South Africa: District Six Museum Marks 30 Years of Memories
[GroundUp] Museum honours those who were forced out under apartheid
South Africa: Billboard Music Awards – Tyla Defeats Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems Wins Two Afrobeats Categories
[Premium Times] Tyla has been on a roll since the start of the year, dominating the Afrobeats category on the international awards and beating Nigerian music stars to the crown.
South Africa: Triggerfish and UNESCO Partner to Empower African Women in Animation
[Triggerfish] Cape Town-based Triggerfish, Africa’s leading animation studio, has teamed up with UNESCO to launch a groundbreaking initiative to advance women in the African animation industry. Titled “The Creator Labs”, this historic collaboration see…
South Africa: Jacob Zuma’s MK Party Poses a Major Threat to South African Democracy – New Book
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s general election in May 2024 fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape when the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time. Collette Schulz-Herzenberg and Roger Southall a…