South Africa: Aka Murder Suspects Finally Heading Back to Face Justice in South Africa
[Scrolla] Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused of killing rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motshoane, dropped their appeal against extradition from Eswatini to South Africa. Their decision, following new evidence filed by prosecutor Lom…
Zimbabwe: Rasta the Artist – ‘If It’s a Calling, You Can’t Hide It’
[New Zimbabwe] Love him or roast him, Rasta the artist stays winning.The controversial but proudly passionate painter, real name Lebani Sirenje, told TshisaLIVE art has been in his blood long before his portraits started trending across Mzansi’s timeli…
South Africa: Dunoon Artist Brightens Children’s Lives
[GroundUp] Sibusiso Dube has livened up the local library, mentored teens and earned acclaim for his graphite portraits
South Africa: South African Writer Zoë Wicomb Embraced Humanity in All Its Complexity
[The Conversation Africa] Zoë Wicomb’s first book, You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town (1987), is a tour through episodes in the life of a writer-character, Frieda Shenton. She’s not unlike but crucially not exactly like Wicomb (child of South Africa’…
South Africa: Fading Footprints – – Ancient South African Culture Found Hiding in Plain Sight
[Daily Maverick] There are few books that quietly rearrange the way one sees a landscape. Fading Footprints is one of them.
South Africa: Call to Protect Intellectual Property of Creatives Amid AI Revolution
[SAnews.gov.za] As the international community embraces the digital revolution and artificial intelligence (AI), KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has stressed the importance of safeguarding the intellectual property and…
Africa: G20 Called to Support Creative Industries
[SAnews.gov.za] The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries.
South Africa: Organisers of Hey Neighbour Festival Under Fire – Refund Promises Fall Flat for Fans
[Daily Maverick] From a star-studded debut to a cancelled comeback, Hey Neighbour festival fans are stuck waiting, and fuming, over delayed refunds. Daily Maverick speaks to consumer law experts about what festival-goers can do to get their money back.
Zimbabwe: Thank You Sir Wicknell…… Manase’s Heart Beats Strong Again After Lifesaving Surgery
[263Chat] Just a year ago, little Manase then four could barely walk or run across the room without gasping for air.
Zimbabwe: New Book Amplifies Zim’s Voice in Global Anti-Sanctions Debate
[The Herald] The newly launched anti-sanctions book by local academics is being hailed as a landmark publication that reaffirms Africa’s freedom, dignity and sovereignty while promoting home-grown solutions to accelerate economic growth and safeguard t…