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Politics and Society COVID-19 could stall Africa’s integration agenda
Now more than ever, leaders should remember the benefits of freedom of movement and regional integration.
Politics and Society Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers
Hundreds of psychologists and psychiatrists are volunteering to offer support
Arts, Culture and Sport Dance softly and carry a big voice: understanding Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala would grow world famous for his music. But it is shaped by the spiritual aspects of his life as much as it is by the hardships of black life – and by his dreams.
Arts, Culture and Sport Of strong winds, heavy hearts and Joseph Shabalala telling the South African story
The passing of music giant Joseph Shabalala rests heavy on South African hearts – he told the story of black migrants within the apartheid system in a way no-one else did – and achieved global fame.
Arts, Culture and Sport Dr Esther Mahlangu unveils the ‘Mahlangu’ Rolls-Royce Phantom at The Melrose Gallery
Rolls-Royce meets Ndebele brilliance: South Africa’s renowned creative artist, Dr Esther Mahlangu will unveil the ‘Mahlangu’ Rolls-Royce Phantom at The Melrose Gallery in Cape Town. She becomes the first South African artist to have been commissioned to create a painting for the ‘Gallery’ inside a new Phantom
Arts, Culture and Sport South African musical icon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies
South Africa has lost one of its musical greats, with the death of traditional Zulu music superstar Joseph Shabalala, the founder and director of choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. South Africa and the continent mourns the death of an African musical icon and tributes continue to pour in.
Politics and Society Clinical trial halted, but search for HIV vaccine continues
Scientists are disappointed, but not deterred by news that the massive HIV vaccine trial, HVTN 702, has been abandoned early for failing to stop HIV infections.
Arts, Culture and Sport Cannabis in South Africa: the duplicity of colonial authorities
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.