South Africa: Andile Mpisane Is Now a DJ and Is Taking Bookings
[Scrolla] Andile Mpisane, who has been a musician, footballer and football club owner, is now adding DJ bookings to his career. Mpisane also posted DJ clips on social media, including one alongside DJ Maphorisa, and wrote: “NOT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS G…
South Africa: Skeem Saam Actress Mogau Keebine Jokes About ‘Struggling’ Rumours
[Scrolla] A photo of Keebine eating a mango was shared on X with a caption calling the Skeem Saam actress struggling. Keebine hit back in an Instagram video, joking the struggle is real and her mangoes are finished, leaving only guavas.
Zimbabwe: Descendants of Zimbabwe Resistance Heroes Urge UK to Locate Looted Skulls
[New Zimbabwe] Descendants of freedom fighters executed and beheaded in southern Africa by colonial British forces have called on the Natural History Museum in London and the University of Cambridge to help them find their ancestors’ looted skulls.
Zimbabwe: Harare Woman Pleads Guilty to Cyber-Bullying Businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla in TikTok Video
[New Zimbabwe] A 25-year-old woman has appeared before a Harare magistrate facing charges of cyber-bullying and harassment after allegedly posting a TikTok video insulting businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla.
South Africa: Madagascan-Inspired Dance Festival in Soweto Confronts Social Issues
[GroundUp] The fourth ITROTRA-MAP Dance Festival was held last week with artists coming from Madagascar, Mozambique, Sweden, France and Germany
Namibia: New Film Follows Namibian Trackers Searching for Desert ‘Ghost Elephants’
[Namibian] Three Ju/’hoansi trackers from northeastern Namibia are the stars of a new National Geographic documentary by award-winning director Werner Herzog.
South Africa: How an Unworn Dress Inspired a ‘Pay It Forward’ Movement
[Daily Maverick] This is the story about a dress intended for an interview that never happened, and a deeply human idea to help young people who have talent and ambition but not the pricey outfit to match.
South Africa: Farewell to Soli Philander, a Relentless Observer of South African Life
[Daily Maverick] Soli Philander, Cape Town’s versatile actor, comedian, and passionate activist, has died from cancer. He bravely fought for human rights, fearlessly voicing his views on progressive politics and social justice, leaving an indelible mark.
South Africa: Nadia Nakai Says She Cannot Spend Life Loving a Ghost
[Scrolla] Rapper Nadia Nakai says she has mourned and healed after AKA’s death and now wants the freedom to move forward and build a future with a life partner. Nadia Nakai sparked dating rumours with artist Toss after appearing and sharing a kiss in…
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Artist Option Nyahunzvi Explores Cultural Values in a Bold New Exhibition
[The Conversation Africa] In Zimbabwe, hunhu is a cultural belief system that instructs us to embrace our neighbours, honour our elders and respect each other’s rights. Also known as ubuntu, it’s a way of being that resonates with southern Africa’s int…