miriam makeba
South African living abroad creates incredible opportunities for hopeful opera singers
Meet Njabulo Thabiso Madlala, a South African citizen living in the UK who is helping talented opera singers still living in SA to achieve...
South African Music Awards (SAMAs) celebrates 25 years of excellence in the local music...
This coming weekend, the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) will take a trip down memory lane in celebration of its 25th anniversary, under the...
Five essential African documentaries you can watch online right now
AfriDocs is a multi-platform streaming service featuring some of the best documentaries about Africa available to watch for free and in an instant, right...
King Kong swings back on to South African stages
The massively successful King Kong musical is back on South African stages. More than half a century ago, it helped to launch the careers...
Remembering Ray Phiri, South African musician 1947 – 2017
Legendary Stimela founder and internationally renowned singer and guitarist Ray Phiri died on 12 July 2017, following a battle with lung cancer. The self-taught...
South Africans championing human rights
Besides the late Nelson Mandela, many other South Africans have stood up for human rights. Among their names, we can count people like Desmond Tutu and Miriam Makeba. They have all devoted their time and talents to improving the lives of all people.
State of the Nation Address 2017: full speech
In his State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma declared 2017 the year of Oliver Reginald Tambo, who would have been 100 had...
Remembering Thandi Klaasen, South African singer 1931-2017
Legendary South African jazz singer Thandi Klaasen died on 15 January 2017 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was announced by...
Remembering Mama Africa: 10 classic Miriam Makeba moments
9 November 2016
Zenzile Miriam Makeba was born in Johannesburg on 4 March 1932; she died on 9 November 2008 in Castel Volturno, Italy, following...
Powerful women shape Africa
Women have left their mark in various fields across the continent of Africa. From medicine to fashion design and politics, they have tackled huge challenges and have emerged victorious. Their stories serve to inspire future generations.
