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…
South Africa: Swimming South Africa’s Legal Quagmire Deepens As Arbitrator Rejects Case Against Artistic Duo
[Daily Maverick] The saga continues as Swimming SA’s attempted disciplinary hearing against artistic pair Laura Strugnell and Jessica Hayes-Hill was thrown out by an arbitrator.
South Africa: Atlanta Gives Main Character Energy as First City to Headline 2025 FAME Week Africa in Cape Town
[allAfrica] Atlanta was selected as the Feature Destination for FAME Week Africa 2025, marking a significant milestone in its cultural and creative landscape. The announcement was made in Cape Town during Atlanta’s mayor, Andre Dickens’ first visit to …
South Africa: Rashid Vally – South African Visionary Whose Indie Record Labels Shaped the Jazz Scene
[The Conversation Africa] Some record labels create huge market and financial clout. Some stay much smaller, but punch way above their weight in terms of their impact on the spirit of a country’s music. For South Africa, one such label is As-Shams/The …
South Africa: South African Airways Pilots to Protest Over Pay – South African News Briefs – December 05, 2024
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South Africa: Robert Sobukwe in His Own Words – New Book Shows the Complexity of the Formidable South African Pan-Africanist Leader’s Views
[The Conversation Africa] The book Darkest Before Dawn, edited by Derek Hook and Leswin Laubscher, presents readers with a portrait of a formidable and principled figure in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid who has, so far, received less a…
South Africa: Movies and Robotics Foretold the 4th Industrial Revolution
[Daily Maverick] Robocop, The Matrix, Frankenstein and The Terminator were cautionary tales about the repercussions of unchecked technological advancement. Science fiction warnings should be taken seriously; responsible AI practices should be promoted.
Rwanda: Recap – Sandra Teta, Weasel Wedding Bash So Close and Nasty C Kicks Fan in Kigali
[New Times] The final week of November was filled with a lot of exciting showbiz development, sagas and trends that kept the local entertainment industry buzzing.
South Africa: Journalists Called to Tell Positive African Stories
[SAnews.gov.za] While the continent faces many challenges, South African award-winning journalist, Benjamin Moshatama, has emphasised the importance of telling positive stories that reflect the progress and development in Africa.