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David Obua’s South African legacy
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Arts, Culture and Sport David Obua’s South African legacy

By New Frame on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

The Ugandan footballer paved the way for his countrymen when his skills on the pitch got Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates vying to sign him in the mid-2000s.

SA is unlikely to host the Rugby World Cup again
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Arts, Culture and Sport SA is unlikely to host the Rugby World Cup again

By New Frame on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

The affluence of potential host nations appears to be influencing World Rugby when it comes to selecting preferred candidates to host its lucrative global showpiece.

Nomfundo Moh always believed she was a star
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Arts, Culture and Sport Nomfundo Moh always believed she was a star

By New Frame on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

Prominence has come quickly for the 21-year-old Afro-pop artist Nomfundo Moh whose breakout single is one of the biggest hits in South Africa so far this year.

A steady ticking towards the hour of the hangman
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Politics and Society A steady ticking towards the hour of the hangman

By New Frame on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

The xenophobic and violent Operation Dudula is part of a global trend of rising right-wing vigilantism that is finding favour in an era of crisis.

The divine message of ‘Good News From Africa’
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Arts, Culture and Sport The divine message of ‘Good News From Africa’

By New Frame on May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Abdullah Ibrahim and Johnny Dyani’s 1973 album was the realisation of a journey in music and spirituality, combining Islamic and Xhosa influences to create something unique.

Libya is a ‘market of human beings’
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Politics and Society Libya is a ‘market of human beings’

By New Frame on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Many African migrants and refugees see crossing the Mediterranean Sea as the only chance for a better life. Sally Hayden tells their harrowing stories in My Fourth Time, We Drowned.

No reason Bafana shouldn’t qualify for Afcon
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Arts, Culture and Sport No reason Bafana shouldn’t qualify for Afcon

By New Frame on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Football can be fickle, but the national men’s team stand a good chance of coming out on top of their group of South Africa, Morocco, Liberia and Zimbabwe.

To Mama Africa with love
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Arts, Culture and Sport To Mama Africa with love

By New Frame on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Grammy-nominated musician Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a live performance that amplified the work made in honour of the late activist and musician.

Zimbabweans show anger at service for Elvis Nyathi
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Politics and Society Zimbabweans show anger at service for Elvis Nyathi

By New Frame on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Mourners who came to support the family of the migrant killed by a mob in Diepsloot did not hold back as they expressed who they really hold accountable for his death.

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