Tag: Africa

ENTERTAINMENT

Maumela Mahuwa calls for African unity as immigration debate continues

Veteran actress Maumela Mahuwa has added her voice to South Africa’s ongoing immigration conversation, using her platform to encourage unity and solidarity among Africans amid growing tensions over illegal immigration. Also see: It’s graduation day for Maumela Mahuwa’s film school Her message comes as debates surrounding immigration continue to dominate public discourse, with anti-illegal immigration […]

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SPORTS

World Cup 2026: Africa sets new knockout stage record

Africa has already broken new ground at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three nations confirming their place in the Round of 32 – the most the continent has ever had in the tournament’s history. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Morocco was the first to seal their spot, finishing second […]

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LIFESTYLE

Africa’s Travel Indaba drives future of business tourism across the continent

As Africa’s Travel Indaba returns to Durban from 11 to 14 May, the focus turns to how the continent is positioning itself within the next phase of global tourism growth. Hosted at the Durban International Convention Centre, the event brings together tourism operators, policymakers and investors to explore partnerships that drive the growth of travel […]

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LIFESTYLE

Best spots to experience an African sunrise

There’s something profoundly humbling about watching a sunrise—the stillness before daybreak, the first blush of light breaking across the horizon, the quiet promise of a new beginning. Across Africa, sunrise is not just a spectacle of light and color, it’s a ritual of renewal that connects landscapes, cultures, and travellers alike. From the peaks of […]

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LIFESTYLE

Discover the stories behind some of Africa’s coolest bridges

Bridges are far more than steel and stone. In Africa, they tell tales of colonial ambition, border disputes, daring engineering, and even tourism thrill-rides. From a bridge curved to dodge a disputed border, to another built so trains could be “sprayed by the mist of the Falls,” these crossings are icons of both human ingenuity […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Cyan Boujee Breaks Silence on Russia Alabuga Start Backlash

Cyan Boujee Opens Up: “I Lost a Lot, But I’m Learning” DJ and social media personality Cyan Boujee, real name Honor Zuma, is finally breaking her silence on the public backlash surrounding her promotion of the Russia Alabuga Start programme. In her first in-depth interview since the controversy erupted, she spoke candidly on L-Tido’s podcast, […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Breaking Down Borders series nominated for prestigious award

Breaking Down Borders has been nominated for outstanding documentary series at the second annual National Arts and Culture Awards. The SABC documentary travelogue sees multi-hyphenate storyteller Paul Modjadji traverse the continent with his team to spread the joy of dance, while spotlighting local stories. The series was first aired on SABC 1 in August 2024 […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Guess who’s back? Dr Patrice Motsepe re-elected as CAF president

After successfully enjoying his first reign as CAF president from 2021, Dr Patrice Motsepe has recently been re-elected unopposed to return to his duties for the next four years. At 63 years old, businessman Patrice was announced as the uncontested candidate to take on the title as CAF president after holding the ropes since 2021. […]

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LIFESTYLE

Mzansi endorses African collaboration in regards to boosting tourism

South Africa’s national tourism agency has called on African nations to strengthen partnerships to drive economic growth through the tourism sector. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, tourism levels across the world generally decreased as many restrictions put in place became the new norm. However, five years after the pandemic, tourism numbers have begun to pick […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

No game? No problem! Bafana Bafana secures spot in AFCON 2025 tournament

Out of the many national sports teams representing South Africa, Bafana Bafana has been one of the most criticised teams due to their constant poor performances in both the continent and global competitions. The team has since turned things around established a winning culture, and managed to qualify for the AFCON 2025 without having played […]

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