South Africa: Game-Changer Alert – Bush Radio & Big Little Music Drop The Ultimate Collab That’s About to Shake Up Cape Town’s Music Scene
[Bush Radio] Cape Town — When 30 years of radio legacy collides with cutting-edge streaming power, local artists are about to WIN BIG…
South Africa: Kippie Moeketsi’s Global Influence – What Made the South African Saxophonist So Great
[The Conversation Africa] One of the most influential artists in South Africa’s rich history of jazz is Kippie Moeketsi. He was born on 27 July 2025 and passed away at only 57.
South Africa: Iconic Joburg Library Reopens After Years
[GroundUp] But the City still has a list of public libraries that remain closed
South Africa: Urgent Need for Mother-Tongue Education to Revive SA’s Indigenous Languages
[Daily Maverick] The future of mother-tongue education in Afrikaans and English is promising, but the same cannot be said for our indigenous languages.
South Africa: South Africa’s Earliest Newspapers Made Money From Slavery – Book Offers New Evidence
[The Conversation Africa] In a recently published book, Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press (2025 Routledge), author and journalism professor Gawie Botma explores the gap in the country’s understanding ab…
South Africa: DJ Sumbody’s Alleged Killer to Apply for Bail – South African News Briefs – August 6, 2025
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South Africa: Minnie Dlamini Demands R2.5 Million From Macg Over Sexist Comments
[Scrolla] Minnie Dlamini takes MacG and Sol to Equality Court over sexist comments, including a joke about her private parts smelling bad. She wants R2.5-million in damages, plus 50 hours of sensitivity training and 100 hours of community service for…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 4, 2025
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South Africa: Why Tyla Is Being Sued Over Her Breakout Song ‘Water’
[New Times] Two California — based songwriters who contributed to Tyla’s breakout hit, Water, have filed a lawsuit against the singer and producer Sammy Soso (real name Samuel Awuku), citing unpaid royalties and lack of proper credit.
South Africa: Kippie Moeketsi At 100 – the Soul-Stirring Story of a South African Jazz Legend
[The Conversation Africa] It’s 100 years since the birth of reedman Jeremiah Morolong “Kippie” Moeketsi on 27 July 1925. He was one of the most influential saxophonists shaping South Africa’s modern jazz style.