Talking Point 1: Africa Day as a Platform for African Renewal

The University of South Africa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation are turning
Africa Day into more than a celebration by hosting a week-long programme in
Cape Town focused on dialogue, youth engagement, leadership and Africa’s
future. The initiative aims to create meaningful discussions around economic
growth, constitutionalism and African unity.

Talking Point 2: Remembering Maria McCloy’s Cultural Legacy

Maria McCloy is being remembered as a visionary who helped shape and
globally showcase South African urban culture after apartheid. Through media,
fashion and storytelling, she elevated African creativity and identity, leaving a
lasting impact on Johannesburg’s cultural and creative industries.

Talking Point 3 Did we know Ma Afrika that ....:

Discovering Burkina Faso – Africa’s Hidden Cultural Treasure
Burkina Faso may be landlocked, but it is rich in culture, festivals and history.
Known for events like FESPACO, the country highlights the diversity and
artistic excellence found across the African continent, reminding Africans to
explore and celebrate one another’s cultures.