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On this day in 2008, the world lost an extraordinary voice. Miriam Makeba wasn’t just an amazing singer, she spoke up for Africans and championed their…

In his February tour of London comedy clubs, stand-up comedian Aamer Rahman emphasised that Israel’s actions in Gaza are not directed against militant group H*mas, but…

Oliver Reginald Tambo, a man who’s sometimes referred to as the ‘other half’ of South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) party, died on this day 31…

On April 1st, 1955, the African National Congress (ANC) appealed to South African parents to withdraw their children from schools. It was in protest against the…

You’ve heard of Brexit, but have you heard of CapeXit?  It’s a movement calling for South Africa’s Western Cape – as well as potentially other parts…

Today we celebrate Miriam Makeba’s birthday. Also fondly nicknamed Mama Africa, her voice transcended music, becoming a beacon of strength and unity. From the heart of…