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South Africa: an activist nation that continues to inspire internal and continental transformation
Since the advent of democracy 26 years ago, South Africa has been instrumental in promoting its African agenda on the premise of ‘African solutions...
Algeria ready to strengthen trade and industry ties with South Africa
Algerian ambassador to South Africa Abd-El-Naceur Belaid called for stronger economic partnerships between Algeria and South Africa at an Algeria-South Africa trade and investment...
Mandela’s Gun: The story of the first weapon against apartheid
2 November 2016
The film Mandela's Gun tells the story of a young Nelson Mandela and the symbolism of his side-arm weapon. A semiautomatic Makarov...
Here’s where South Africans can travel without a visa
South Africa has the most powerful passport on the African continent, with its citizens able to enter a full 90 countries across the world...
Africa’s 2016 Olympic winners
Africa returns home from the Rio Olympics this week with an impressive medal tally, including 10 golds and 19 silvers.
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A journey around Africa with ten great songs
Celebrate Africa Month by taking a tour of the continent's best beats: classic favourites, hidden gems and contemporary hits. From west to south, Mali to Mzansi, bask in the rhythms and melodies that make Africa's heart beat proudly.
Infographic: Bafana Bafana ready to conquer Africa
With South Africa at 14/1 favourites to win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea, they certainly stand out as the wild cards of the event. They are placed in the tournament’s group of death, with Ghana, Senegal and Algeria having better odds of winning the tournament. We analyse Bafana Bafana and their chances of bringing home the cup.
Who will become a star at Afcon 2015?
Expect the Africa Cup of Nations to be one of the most exciting tournaments ever as the continent brings its carefree, buccaneering style to the beautiful game. The old guard has stepped down and the two most successful teams are out – leaving the field wide open for new stars to be made.
Underestimate us at your peril, Phala warns Afcon opponents
The Bafana winger says South Africa are no underdogs as the team arrives in Gabon to
continue their preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in
Equatorial Guinea on 17 January.
Western companies look to Africa for investments
Western investors, facing stagnant economic growth at home, are looking to invest in African
markets which promise high returns.
