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South Africa’s Khoisan community to finally benefit from commercialised rooibos
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African identities South Africa’s Khoisan community to finally benefit from commercialised rooibos

By Kylie Kiunguyu on November 7, 2019

The South African government and representatives of indigenous people and farming groups have signed a benefit-sharing agreement to ensure that members of the indigenous Khoisan community receive a percentage of the value for the growth and processing of rooibos as traditional knowledge holders.

SADC’s anti-sanctions call shows disregard for Zimbabweans’ needs
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Politics and Society SADC’s anti-sanctions call shows disregard for Zimbabweans’ needs

By Institute for Security Studies on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019

Rather than grandstanding, SADC should back a re-engagement process to negotiate a solution to sanctions.

Uganda: Police’s brutal force on citizens and opposition leaders raises concern
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Politics and Society Uganda: Police’s brutal force on citizens and opposition leaders raises concern

By Socrates Mbamalu on November 6, 2019

The Uganda Police has come under criticism for its use of brutal force on opposition leaders and citizens following the attack on Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of Uganda’s most prominent opposition leaders and members of his party.

Nigeria’s Oscar Entry ‘Lionheart’ Disqualified Over Predominantly English Dialogue
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Lifestyle Nigeria’s Oscar Entry ‘Lionheart’ Disqualified Over Predominantly English Dialogue

By Kylie Kiunguyu on November 6, 2019

The Academy has disqualified Nigeria’s “Lionheart” from the Oscar race in the Best International Feature Film category, lessening the number of films competing from what had been a record 93 entries. The film was disqualified based on language which has roused debates on poor award management historic insensitivity.

‘We knew their names’
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African identities ‘We knew their names’

By UCT News on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

Ancient DNA analyses have identified nine sets of unethically sourced San and Khoe skeletal remains found in UCT’s archive, paving the way for their repatriation to Sutherland.

Meet Siya Kolisi the Springboks first black captain in the team’s 126-year history
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Lifestyle Meet Siya Kolisi the Springboks first black captain in the team’s 126-year history

By Kylie Kiunguyu on November 5, 2019

Siya Kolisi captained the South African team to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup; defeating England in the final thus securing the Webb Ellis Cup. Although this was South Africa’s third World Cup win, Kolisi is the first black captain to lead the national team to victory.

Rugby unites all in Siya Kolisi’s hometown
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Lifestyle Rugby unites all in Siya Kolisi’s hometown

By GroundUp Staff on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

Thousands gathered in Zwide stadium to watch the Springboks win the World Cup.

South Africa: People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness
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Politics and Society South Africa: People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness

By GroundUp Staff on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

Sunscreens are available at state hospitals for people with albinism.

The burden of showing Springbok support in the 21st century
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Arts, Culture and Sport The burden of showing Springbok support in the 21st century

By The Conversation on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

The springbok emblem was introduced under white rule in South Africa and by retaining it, it remains a burden for many South Africans who followed the Rugby World Cup.

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