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Ghanaian artist creates haunting sculptures of slaves in Accra lake
Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, a Ghanaian sculptor, is using his skills to create the Ancestor Project – portraits of Africans who were imprisoned, kidnapped or coerced into slavery.
SA Nutrition Week: diseases prompt focus on fruit and veg
SA Nutrition Week addressed the country’s high rate of non-communicable diseases related to diet and lifestyle.
SA photographer wins award for chimpanzee orphans profile
South African documentary photographer Brent Stirton was among the winners at the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards and claimed the Photojournalist Story Award on Tuesday.
Return of Ethiopian religious treasures raised in UK parliament
The campaign to return Ethiopia’s religious treasures that were looted more than 150 years ago yet remain unseen in the vaults of the British Museum has been raised in the UK’s House of Lords.
Africa has a long way to go to legalise same-sex marriage
South Africa legalised same-sex marriage in 2006, a watershed moment for Africa, where homosexuality remains taboo.
Famous gorilla who went viral for selfie with rangers dies
Ndakasi died in the arms of Andre Bauma, who rescued her when she was a baby, at a gorilla orphanage at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Plan to open new gate, tourist hub at Kruger National Park
It is hoped that the activity hub – with restaurants, fun parks and creativity centres – will attract locals to visit day in, day out.
Soweto Pride sees LGBTQIA+ members march for safety, justice and rights
Tickets to this year's Soweto Pride sold out days after it was announced that the event would be held with the support of the City of Johannesburg.
R300m to help struggling artists during lockdown was mismanaged
An independent forensic investigation has revealed that some applicants received more money than they should have, while other artists are waiting for funds.
Zanzibar’s 38-minute war with Britain in 1896 – the shortest war in history
The year is 1896, it is August 27 at just past 9am, and the British Royal Navy stands ready with five ships aimed at the sultan of Zanzibar’s Royal Palace.