Yale Forum Connects Global Leaders to Preserve Cultural Heritage

Johannesburg recently hosted the Yale Directors Forum Global Symposium 2026, convened by Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. The gathering brought together cultural heritage leaders, scholars and practitioners from Africa and across the world to exchange knowledg…

Exploring the roots and cultural memory carried by Nigeria's Owerri Bongo music 

The Real Shama Melody is a Nigerian Highlife and Bongo musician from Imo State in southeastern Nigeria, known for a sound deeply connected to the musical traditions and cultural identity of the Owerri and Igbo communities. His music draws from Owerri Bongo, a distinctive indigenous musical traditi…

After school ends, what future awaits children with learning challenges?    

We often talk about access to schooling for children with learning challenges but far less about what happens after the school gates close for the last time. Across Africa, many children with autism and other learning differences spend years in structured school environments, only to step into adu…

Why being your own first responder in emergency situations matters

Survival skills such as situational awareness, self-defense techniques, emergency escape strategies, and knowledge of basic first aid are increasingly being recognized as essential. These practices are no longer confined to law enforcement or military training but are being adopted by ordinary ind…

How to embrace the path of being the late bloomer

We live in a world that often glorifies early success and those who achieve later in life are frequently judged against rigid timelines, whether in career, relationships, education, or personal milestones. We spoke to Transformational Life & Career Coach, Elin Agodi about uncovering the strength t…

The African View: Is trauma becoming a social currency?

Are people oversharing pain online for validation or are we confusing vulnerability with performance? We spoke to Siphesihle Dlamini, Clinical Psychologist and Asabi Olorinniyi, cultural consultant and media personality.

The African View: Is trauma becoming a social currency?

Are people oversharing pain online for validation or are we confusing vulnerability with performance? We spoke to Siphesihle Dlamini, Clinical Psychologist and Asabi Olorinniyi, cultural consultant and media personality...

Choosing your battles wisely: The art of discernment

We often hear the saying, “In life, not every argument needs a response, and not every hill is worth dying on.” Whether at home, at work, or in relationships, learning to choose your battles wisely is one of the most underrated yet powerful life skills. In this discussion, we unpack the emotional…

What is energy healing and how is it connected to overall health and well-being? 

Energy healing is a holistic practice that involves working with the body’s natural energy field to restore balance, promote healing, and support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.  The basic idea is that we all have a life force or vital energy flowing through us. When that energy b…

Profiling: Ketrus Levibe

Thabiso Shongwe known as 'Ketrus Levibe' is a hip-hop Swati Trap musician from Mpumalanga, eSwatini. Palesa Tau and Benjamin Tshimologo Moshatama spoke to him about his journey in music and this unique music genre...