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Q&A with founder of Champion South Africa
Well-known radio host Ashraf Garda challenges South Africans to change their mindsets to become champions in everything they do. Read more about his initiative,...
Press release: Brand South Africa saddened at passing of actor Joe Mafela
Johannesburg, Wednesday 22 March 2017 – “Joe Mafela will always be remembered as a legendary actor, songwriter, and producer who made momentous contributions to...
Remembering Joe Mafela, South African actor 1942 – 2017
Beloved star of film and television Joe Mafela died on 18 March 2017, following a road accident in Johannesburg. He was 75.
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Five South African human rights NGOs you should know about
To celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March, here is a look at five of South Africa's NGOs
working for human rights in the country and beyond, organisations dedicated to the promotion of
human dignity, equality and freedom.
Social entrepreneurs on building South Africa’s economy
The stories of 14 social entrepreneurs are told in the book The Disruptors. The authors share their journey in the writing of it, and...
Miriam Tlali: 1933 to 2017
The late Miriam Tlali was the first black woman to publish a novel in South Africa. She died on 24 February 2017. Tlali was...
African filmmakers discuss the state of African cinema
Five of Africa's top independent filmmakers participated in a discussion panel at the 2017 Rapid Lion South African International Film Festival, sharing their thoughts...
A Thousand Tales of Johannesburg, a city like no other
The spell-binding new novel by South African playwright and author Harry Kalmer, A Thousand Tales of Johannesburg, describes Africa’s greatest city as a living, breathing...
Pamela Power: What I learned from working on South African soapie, Muvhango
Writing for the local TV soapie, Muvhango, has exposed Pamela Power to South Africa’s rich culture. It has also shown her that we are...
South African historical novel commemorates SS Mendi centenary
South African writer Fred Khumalo uses the historical context of the sinking of the SS Mendi as background for his latest novel, Dancing the...