The Kingdom of Kongo through the Eye of Richard Nwamba

As we continue looking at Kingdoms of Africa, we look at the Kingdom of the Kongo located in Central Africa in the present day northern Angola and surrounding countries. Who were the first settlers to land in that area. In The Kingdom of Kongo through the eye of Richard Nwamba we hear how by studyi…

African Kingdoms Part 2

It can be argued that rivers formed part of civilization, as people flocked for fertility along their banks. In Part two of Kingdoms of Africa series, Izak Khomo, an unsung Pan Africanist and historian in his own right, speaks to the inseparable connection between kingdoms and civilization. He l…

Kingdoms Of Africa

Africa has gone through what others would call imperialism, well before the recent infamous colonialism. People who became influential and powerful became rulers. Apart from wealth that could come with it, those that could command respect from the rest of the people took leadership roles. In Kin…

Insight on how Africa can better celebrate its achievements

In our programme this week as Africa celebrates Africa month, we look at whether the continent is taking a positive trajectory in the wake of a pandemic, which seems to have put some 'spokes' to the process of its rebirth. Is Africa on track? We hear from experts about how Africa can better celeb…

How the Zulus elect their Prime Minister

As the Zulus grapple to find the next Prime Minister Elvis Nkosi, a social commentator and political analyst from South Africa weighs in on the incumbent Prime Minister- Mangosuthu Buthelezi. What roles do Prime Ministers hold in the Zulu monarchy? How did Mangosuthu Buthelezi become Prime Minister…

Zulu funeral rituals

The Zulu Funeral Rituals- fetal death and the messaging (1’67) Elvis Nkosi, Social Commentator and Political Analyst explains how in the Zulu society, fetal deaths are not treated the same way as that of a fully grown up child. Such deaths are treated ‘ discreetly’ by the family, as opposed to any…

Talking Oliver Tambo with Lulli Callinicos

The 1960s saw the heightened repression in South Africa. Oliver Reginald Tambo was among the treason trialists of the freedom movement. He left on a mission by the ANC to establish a site of struggle overseas, build diplomatic support, and in time, to establish the armed struggle. He was a recogniz…

7th Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture

Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo, was a South African anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary who served as President of the African National Congress from 1967 to 1991. The Tambo name is associated with integrity, humility, selfless leadership and much more. The Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation…

Johannesburg – City of Migrants 2

Johannesburg has impacted on the livelihood of many neighbouring countries and beyond. As a city it has gone through six phases and counting. It is believed that the city has undergone recreation; having gone through layers of architectural designs and having been built on the sweat and often the b…

Johannesburg – City of Migrants

Johannesburg is a unique vibrant child of migrant workers stretching nearly 150 years! As a city it has gone through six phases and counting. It is believed that the city has undergone recreation; having gone through layers of architectural designs and having been built on the sweat and often the b…