South Africa is on a roll with 26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi becoming the third South African overall to wear the prestigious Miss Universe crown. In the last five years the country has clinched the title twice after Angola’s win in 2011 and Botswana’s in 1999.
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Politics and Society Telling the complex story of ‘medical xenophobia’ in South Africa
The experiences of non-nationals in South Africa’s public health care system are more complex and varied than implied by the dominant discourse on “medical xenophobia”
Politics and Society Telling the complex story of ‘medical xenophobia’ in South Africa
The experiences of non-nationals in South Africa’s public health care system are more complex and varied than implied by the dominant discourse on “medical xenophobia”.
Arts, Culture and Sport Meet Ofentse Pitse, the first black South African women to own and conduct an all-black orchestra
27-year-old Ofentse Pitse is the first black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra. Her 40-piece symphony orchestra contributes to shedding light on African composers and propelling young black youth to excellence.
Politics and Society Quest for unity in South Africa: a philosophical perspective
Unity for the wrong reasons reduces social cooperation to whatever happens to benefit a particular person or group, making it a zero-sum game.
Arts, Culture and Sport Burna Boy receives his first-ever Grammy nomination
Nigerian Afro-fusion star Burna Boy has received his first-ever Grammy nomination for his acclaimed album African Giant. Other Africans with a chance to win a Grammy include three-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo, and South African comedian Trevor Noah, nominated in the Best Comedy Album category.
Lifestyle Tackling HIV: one haircut at a time
Launched in July this year, the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation’s Amajita Tutu Truck gave 50 men in Philippi free HIV tests on International Men’s Day on 19 November – and complimentary haircuts, thanks to a collaboration with Legends Barbershop.
Politics and Society Luyanda Botha to serve three life sentences for the rape and murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana
Luyanda Botha the South African man who raped and killed University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana will serve three life sentences for the rape and murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana.
Politics and Society How the fall of the Berlin Wall 30 years ago resonated across Africa
Marking the end of the Cold War offers the chance to reflect on the changes and continuities in African politics and international relations since 1989.