There are two histories of dagga in South Africa – the one of criminalising it and the other of the state trying to make money off it.
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Arts and Culture South Africa: UCT among top 40 international universities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked 39th in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) list of the 200 most international universities. These institutions collaborate on research across the world, have a strong reputation globally and have a high proportion of international students and staff.
Arts and Culture Celebrating “the life and legacy of a voice of change”: Google pays tribute to Nkosi Johnson
To remember, celebrate and honour one of the world’s best-known child HIV/AIDS campaigners Google today published a doodle, dedicated to the late South African AIDS activist Nkosi Johnson. Celebrating Nkosi’s remarkable legacy, Google said the “Doodle honors the life and legacy of a voice of change heard by millions around the world”.
Arts and Culture Matches on and off the field: Nigerian wives pick a side
Support for European soccer clubs is defining relationships between spouses.
Arts and Culture Basketball icon Kobe Bryant’s death sparks outpour of grief from Africans
Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge, Egypt’s Mo Salah, Ghanaian reggae-dance hall artist Shatta Wale, Ivory Coast former Captain Didier Drogba, and South Sudanese Raptors lead scout, Sarah Chan are among the many Africans who have paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. RIP Kobe, you’ll always remain a legend.
Arts and Culture Kobe Bryant: 10 inspirational quotes from the basketball legend
The basketball, and sporting world has lost a giant with the death of legend Kobe Bryant, who perished in a helicopter crash.To remember Bryant, we celebrate his life and rich legacy through his words.
Arts and Culture Kenyan writer Troy Onyango launches Lolwe, a new literary magazine
A new literary magazine, Lolwe, founded by Kenyan writer Troy Onyango was launched on the 23rd of January 2020. Onyango has received support from writers on the continent including Nigerian author of Season of Crimson Blossom, Adam Abubakar Ibrahim, and Zimbabwean author of House of Stone, Novuyo Tshuma
Arts and Culture Trevor Noah receives three nominations for the 51st NAACP Image awards
South African comedian Trevor Noah received three nominations at the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. Nominees are honoured for black excellence in all areas of the entertainment industry, including film, television, literacy and music.
Arts and Culture Ghana: David Daka the photographer behind iconic images of black women celebrating 10-year reunion
This Is Africa spoke to Ghanaian photographer, David Daka who is behind the viral images of a group of beautiful black women, members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, who came together to celebrate their friendship, and journey through life. TIA also spoke to a member of the sorority.