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SA music icon, Sibongile Mngoma leads this year's 10 South African Sopranos production at Joburg Theatre
Two-time South African (SA) Music Award-nominee, Sibongile Mngoma is set to make a return to the spotlight with the third instalment of a truly monumental production. On 28 and 29 March 2026, the iconic Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre will host the 10 South African Sopranos, under this year's theme…
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How far, is too far with deep fakes? : Associate at SA's Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys, Lesego Makhwenkwe says the law is lagging behind on regulations
We've all seen them, the viral videos where a famous politician says something outrageous, or a celebrity appears to be endorsing a product they've never heard of. In 2026, deep fakes have moved from the fringes of the internet into our daily feeds, blurring the line between clever satire and dange…
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African countries launch investigations into citizens lured into Russian army personnel serving in ongoing war
A number of other African governments— including South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Botswana — are actively investigating recruitment networks and pursuing repatriation of their citizens. To discuss this, we're joined by Mojúbàolú Olúfunké Okome, a professor of political science at Brooklyn College. P…
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'A person who has an aupair, three chefs and a nanny certainly does not have the same 24 hours in a day as someone who has to wake up at 3 am to catch three taxis to get to work' - Political Economist, Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko reflects on Decolonising Time
The 2026 edition of the South Feminist Political Economy Teach-in Series, has just concluded with Political Economist, Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko leading a cross-regional dialogue under the theme: Decolonising Time: From Extraction, Chrono politics to Temporal Sovereignty. Organised by transnationa…
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"This is being treated as a very complex issue, that warrants highly skilled investigators: SA government launches probe into citizens serving in Russian army
South Africa's International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola says Pretoria is aware of two South Africans who were recruited and killed while serving in the Russian army in occupied Ukraine. Lamola says some South Africans, apart from the 17 already identified, remain in occupied Ukraine, where R…
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'India's visit to Israel serves as a diplomatic white wash'- International Political Scientist, Amir Bagherioromi reflects on Narendra Modi's visit to Israel
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has just concluded a high-profile visit to Israel — becoming the first Indian leader to address the Knesset. In a speech heavy with symbolism and strategy, Modi declared that India "stands firmly with Israel," condemned the October 7 attacks, backed the UN-end…
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Meetings Africa 2026 wraps up with Tourism leaders calling for stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity
Tourism leaders say stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity are essential to unlocking Africa's tourism potential. These issues are in focus as Meetings Africa 2026 wraps up today in Johannesburg, where industry stakeholders have gathered to discuss the future of tra…
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UN Security Council convenes as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine entered its fifth year
The United Nations Security Council convened Tuesday as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine entered its fifth year, with member states renewing urgent calls for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire. Western delegations pressed for sustained diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia, …
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Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of SA Training Centre calls for artisanal training to address SA youth unemployment
As African governments grapple the continent's high youth unemployment figures, calls are mounting for countries to empower artisinal development programmes in order to address the issue. In South Africa, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) Training Centre is…
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WHO Regional Director in Africa credits the DRC's good public health system for containment and eradication of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has reiterated that Africa has the ability to solve its own issues. The world health body also revealed that 114 outbreaks occurred on the continent last year, but they were effectively managed. One example is the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Con…
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