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Don’t Leave Gangsters Alone How Alienating the Vulnerable in Society Worsens the Gang Situation
As a white man from rural England, one could say I have no stance to be able to start tackling
The Dark Side of Black The past, present and future of colourism
Words: Janae Renten #BlackQueen #melaninonfleek #blackwomeninyellow #NubianQueen #FlexinMyComplexion #darkandlovely These are all examples of trending hashtags people use to showcase
“A Gay Christian is Not an Oxymoron” The Importance of LGBTQ Acceptance in Religious Communities
“A gay Christian is not an Oxymoron, but a hateful Christian most certainly is!” This quote has been circulating for
Where Were You when Nelson Mandela was Released? Conversations From the Cape
Words: Janae Renten ” it was the first time in my life that it was black, white, coloured, pink,
The Braai Nation The Multicultural Bones Behind South Africa's Fiery Food Tradition
WORDS: Siobhan Bahl The crackling of coals on the burning embers of wood logs. The smell of spiced meats mingling
What Does the Future Hold for the Blind? There's more to the blind than basket weavers
WORDS: Dominic Schmid I’m a visually impaired Austrian man with the potential to do great things. At least I think
Hot Rising From The Wounds Of Apartheid The Path Towards The Liberation Of The South Africa Nation
Learn how a free walking tour in Cape Town can teach you about the liberation of South Africa from Apartheid, along with some interesting stories from this period of institutionalised racial segregation…
A Walking Tour of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town Discovering the sights and sounds of Bo-Kaap
When exploring Cape Town’s City Centre, if you head towards Signal Hill, you will discover a unique little neighbourhood, full of colourful houses all in a row. Go on journey to Bo Kaap with Yuri Okubo…
The Centenary of a Legend: Honouring Nelson Mandela The Rise of South Africa under Mandela
‘A winner is a dreamer, who never gives up.’ – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela former president of South Africa. On 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, former American president Barack Obama reminisced about how peacefully Mandela guided his nation through negotiation and reconciliation and how his generous attitude towards his former enemies saved the country from more violence and war.
The Evolution of South African Jazz Creating an Exceptional Musical Melange
Many different elements have influenced the evolution and development of South African jazz, the most conspicuous and significant being the rich cultural diversity of the country’s inhabitants and the influence of the African-American culture. South African jazz is dynamic and it has always been evolving, creating an exceptional musical mélange.
