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23 Feb, 2021

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AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted over low effectiveness toward South African variant

10 Feb, 2021

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South African army ends hijab ban for military service members

03 Feb, 2021

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11 Jan, 2021

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5 South Africa series and films dominating Showmax

Entertainment 09 Mar, 2021

The Snail and the whale ‘The Snail and the whale’ is a short animated film that narrates a story about Sally Hawkins, an ambitious snail. This adorable production by Magic Light Pictures has received...

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South African Covid-19 variant reduces vaccine protections

Coronavirus in Africa 23 Feb, 2021

In the findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine, research proves that the South African Covid-19 variant reduces protection offered by vaccines. The laboratory study reveals a r...

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AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted over low effectiveness toward South African variant

Coronavirus in Africa 10 Feb, 2021

South Africa has temporarily halted its AstraZeneca vaccination drive after a new study emerged that the jab is not as effective with the new Covid-19 variant. This study was carried out by the Univ...

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South African army ends hijab ban for military service members

Civil rights 03 Feb, 2021

The South African military has overhauled a ban on a policy that prevented Muslim servicewomen to wear the hijab, a religious headscarf. This ended the three-year advocacy for policy change by a...

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South Africa secures 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Coronavirus in Africa 11 Jan, 2021

Over a million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India will arrive in January with an additional 500,000 in February. Mkhize disclosed to parliamentarians details of the muc...

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Top Universities in South Africa

Education 05 Jan, 2021

South Africa has played host to thousands of students across the continent and beyond, seeking quality higher education from top-class Universities. The Times Higher Education - internationally re...

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Covid-19 cases in South Africa hit 1 million

Coronavirus in Africa 29 Dec, 2020

Covid-19 cases in South Africa are now over 1 million. President Cyril Rhamaphosa is expected to announce new restrictions aimed at slowing the surge. Official Covid-19 cases in South Africa have...

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Covid-19: Tighter restrictions as South Africa hit by a second wave of infections

Coronavirus in Africa 15 Dec, 2020

South Africa reported 7,999 new covid-19 cases within the past 24 hours sending the country's overall tally to 860,964. 170 deaths reported during the same period rose the death count to 23,2...

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Shudufhadzo Musida is the new Miss South Africa 2020

Fashion 06 Nov, 2020

Musida is currently enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand studying a BA Honours in International Relations. 24-year-old Musida sent joy and jubilation across Vhangani Village after clinching...

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Stranded Humpback whale washes onto a beach near Cape Town

Animals 04 Nov, 2020

Residents who veered close to the shores of Strandfontein in Cape Town were greeted by the sight of a huge whale washed ashore at the False Bay coast. Stretching 14.3 meters in length, the hum...

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Durban International Festival 2020 goes virtual

Festivals and Films

07 Sep, 2020

This is the first time the Durban International Festival 2020 goes virtual in its 41 year history. As part of the introduction, the event curated a 60 film programme that touches...

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Penguins stroll Cape Town's streets during lockdown

Nature

21 Apr, 2020

Penguins stroll Cape Town's streets during lockdown

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) says its rangers currently have their hands full to keep African penguins from wandering into the...

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South African artists posting on #21DaysOfArtSA

08 Apr, 2020

The Instagram postings on #21DaysOfArtSA by South African artists are coming in fast. They cover a large range of media and themes, as well as comments by the artists thems...

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Keeping the arts going in South Africa

02 Apr, 2020

South Africa is in lockdown from 26 March to 16 April. To keep the arts going the First Thursdays Cape Town and Johannesburg initiative is offering suggestions of what to do a...

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‘Jerusalema’ captured the world with their dance

Media 22 Sep, 2020

‘Jerusalema’ the most shazamed song in the world South African DJ Master KG is the artist behind the sensational hit ‘Jerusalema’ that has become an international phenomenon. The Limpopo-born mu...

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Traditional African musical instruments

Culture 08 Sep, 2020

Africa is an enormous continent, of diverse people, cultures, and practices. You can learn a lot about the continent’s flamboyant textiles, trade of valuable metals, and musical traditions. We shall e...

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Long queues at the liquor stores as South Africans welcome ease in restrictions

Coronavirus in Africa 25 Aug, 2020

Finally, alcohol and cigarettes are back, as South Africans welcome ease in covid-19 restrictions After a long controversial ban on alcohol and cigarettes, the restriction has been reversed. The lock...

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Cape Town covered in sea foam

Environment 14 Jul, 2020

The South African city has been hit in recent days by a wave of bad weather, with strong winds and large waves that have covered the streets with sea foam. Despite the alert issued by the weather s...

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South Africa records a rise in new cases of covid-19 infections

Coronavirus in Africa 10 Jul, 2020

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all 58 million residents to adjust their behavior and curb the spread of covid-19 in South Africa. In a briefing to parliament on Wednesday, he warned that the cov...

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African women have covid-19 stories to tell

Coronavirus in Africa 08 Jul, 2020

The impact of Covid-19 across the globe, and especially in Africa, is felt more by the vulnerable in society. In many African countries women’s opportunities and access to opportunities are limited,...

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Why are Botswana elephants dying in their hundreds?

03 Jul, 2020

Scores of elephants in Northern Botswana are dying. Conservationists and media houses report over 350 elephants have died. It happened at the Okavango Delta known for grassy plains and a rich wil...

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Cigarette ban in South Africa

Coronavirus in Africa 30 Jun, 2020

Wait, not time yet! South Africa sending mixed signals to smokers Touted over economic concerns, South Africa eases restrictions on lockdown. South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to arriv...

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Netflix pulls off a ‘Made in Africa’ collection for the month

Entertainment 26 Jun, 2020

Netflix celebrates Africa month with an impressive roster of #AfricaMonth series, movies, and TV shows. Netflix decided to commemorate African creativity with a Made in Africa roster. This was promp...

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Dragon’s Breath Cave: Namibia has the worlds largest underground lake

Travel 12 Jun, 2020

No place on earth is so unique yet so unfamiliar as Namibia. Dragon’s Breath Cave is a surprise to many. Nambia is often dubbed as the skeleton coast. The renowned bushmen even describe the Namib de...

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South African choir urging for calm in the fight against coronavirus

Music

23 Mar, 2020

South African choir urging for calm in the fight against coronavirus

The Ndlovu Youth choir in South Africa has become an international sensation with their song on preventative measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. The choir received glowing...

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Rocking the Daisies music festival in Darling

Live Music

02 Oct, 2019

Rocking the Daisies music festival in Darling

In just 2 days the quiet little town of Darling – which is less than an hour’s drive from the heart of the Mother City – will come alive with festivalgoers making their way to the...

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Cape Town Race Week

Sport

15 Dec, 2017

16-19 Dec. The 2017 edition of the Maserati Cape Town Race Week takes place in Table Bay Harbour from 16-19 December and this year will include 33 yachts.Organised by the Royal Cap...

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The Bokeh South African Mercedes Benz fashion film festival

Fashion and retail

21 Apr, 2016

The Bokeh South African Mercedes Benz fashion film festival

21-23 April. Fashion films on the theme of “bespoke.” New technology mixes with film and high fashion. There are 100 screenings over three days, as well as workshops, talks and...

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Cape Town Carnival

Festivals and Films

07 Mar, 2016

12 March. City Streets is 2016 Cape Town Carnival theme. Everyone has a home street and the theme of the 2016 carnival is to involve as many localities as possible throughout th...

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Cape Town Museum night

Museums

04 Mar, 2016

10 March. Cape Town museums open free after dark. For the second year top Cape Town museums open free of charge from 18.00-22.00. The free museum night is organised by the Iziko...

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Africa could lose up to 300,000 from Covid-19 infections, UN Report

Coronavirus in Africa 18 May, 2020

According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, covid-19 could result in the death of 300,000 people with or without interventions. The African continent needs $200 billion to...

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A brief history of Apartheid in South Africa

Civil rights 20 Apr, 2020

Apartheid in South Africa was a direct result of racial inequality and imperialism in the 1900’s that led to extensive political, social, and economic struggles. Translated from the Afrikaans meani...

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The impact of Coronavirus on South Africa's tourism

Tourism 17 Apr, 2020

According to The World Travel and Tourism Council, the global COVID-19 pandemic will affect over 50 million jobs in the tourism and travel industries alone. They argue a full recovery will take...

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‘Queen Sono’ , the All-African Netflix Series

Entertainment 19 Mar, 2020

“Queen Sono" finally premiered on Netflix as one of the first original African series. Carving out a super-spy kind of theme, we are treated to a culture-breaker as a formidable black female assumes t...

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Coronavirus reported in South Africa

Coronavirus in Africa 05 Mar, 2020

South Africa on high alert after registering their first case of the new Covid-19 virus from a 38-year-old man who had recently been to Italy Dr. Zweli Mkhize the South African Health Minister just co...

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5 Traditional South African dishes worth trying

Food 28 Feb, 2020

Today South African cuisine bears marks of Malay, German, Indian, Dutch, British and French influence. Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined up the phrase "rainbow nation." attesting to the diversity that...

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Best Bars in Cape Town

Blog 28 Feb, 2020

Cape Town is one of the most vibrant cities in South Africa which is why it is not at all surprising that it is also home to a myriad of superb bars that cater for a very diverse market. Whether you...

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Visiting Robben Island

Blog 26 Feb, 2020

Robben Island has a rich history, much of which is vital to South Africa’s identity. The Island is located at the Table Bay, 6.9km west off the coast of Cape Town. It stands 30m over sea...

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Popular Museums in Cape Town

Blog 24 Feb, 2020

One of the greatest appeals of South Africa is its historical diversity. Whether you are intrigued by history and art or science and nature, Cape Town has a museum (or two) dedicated to your interest....

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Best Restaurants in Cape Town

Blog 24 Feb, 2020

Cape Town has a huge foodie scene which makes it rather difficult to choose between all the options available. While the gourmet cuisine revolution kicked off in the vineyards on the outskirts of th...

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