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Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis?
South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk. South Sudan
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Money Man: Bok depth has reached another level
The Money Man and Gavin Rich look at the selection headaches facing the coaches, and why England should be concerned, heading into next Saturday’s Test
Saffa set to star for Ireland at Junior World Champs
Former SA U18 flank Josh Neill will start for Ireland U20 against England U20 at the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi on Saturday. Neill matriculated
Kok lands Premiership deal after Ulster exit
Werner Kok will continue his career in England after two seasons with Irish province Ulster. The former Sharks and Blitzboks speedster has signed a one-year-deal
Stormers secure top schoolboy talent
Some of the best South African schoolboys are set to join the Stormers Rugby Institute next year. Following the revival of the institute this year,
Wales blood quartet before Bok showdown
Four uncapped players have been named on Wales’ bench for Saturday’s match against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. They are loosehead prop Rhys Barratt,
Rassie gives green light as Boks go into Test mode
Rassie Erasmus says he’s satisfied with the work done ahead of next week’s blockbuster Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park. After spending the
Wales blood quartet before Bok showdown
Four uncapped players have been named on Wales’ bench for Saturday’s match against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. They are loosehead prop Rhys Barratt,
Music
Best Hip Hop Album Race Heats Up As SAMAs Unveil 2026 Nominees
The post Best Hip Hop Album Race Heats Up As SAMAs Unveil 2026 Nominees appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Best Hip Hop Album Race Heats Up As SAMAs Unveil 2026 Nominees. South African hip-hop will once again take centre stage at the South African Music Awards as the
Nasty C Voices Fears Over International Backlash Amid SA’s Anti-Immigrant Protests
The post Nasty C Voices Fears Over International Backlash Amid SA’s Anti-Immigrant Protests appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Voices Fears Over International Backlash Amid SA’s Anti-Immigrant Protests. South African hip-hop star Nasty C has spoken candidly about the emotional strain caused by the country’s escalating anti-immigrant
‘Nota Does Not Own Any of My Musical Rights’: DJ Sliqe Responds To Claims
The post ‘Nota Does Not Own Any of My Musical Rights’: DJ Sliqe Responds To Claims appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. ‘Nota Does Not Own Any of My Musical Rights’: DJ Sliqe Responds to Claims. The South African hip-hop industry is no stranger to heated debates, public disagreements,
MashBeatz Hits The Road With Wordz As ‘Taxi Sessions’ Debuts In Style
The post MashBeatz Hits The Road With Wordz As ‘Taxi Sessions’ Debuts In Style appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. MashBeatz Hits The Road With Wordz As ‘Taxi Sessions’ Debuts In Style. In South Africa, taxis are far more than a means of getting from one place to another.
Okmalumkoolkat Celebrates 10 Years Of “Mlazi Milano” With Iconic Merch Revival
The post Okmalumkoolkat Celebrates 10 Years Of “Mlazi Milano” With Iconic Merch Revival appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Okmalumkoolkat Celebrates 10 Years Of “Mlazi Milano” With Iconic Merch Revival. Few South African hip-hop projects have captured the imagination of a generation quite like Mlazi Milano. A decade after
Zulu Mecca Announces Return With New Single ‘CAP’
The post Zulu Mecca Announces Return With New Single ‘CAP’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zulu Mecca Announces Return With New Single ‘CAP’ South African hip-hop heavyweight ZuluMecca is officially back in music mode. The award-winning actress, celebrated lyricist, and one of the country’s most respected rap voices
Business
26/27 Season: Andre Onana completes transfer away from Man United
Andre Onana has reportedly reached a transfer out of Man United ahead of the 2026/2027 season. Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has completed a transfer
Arsenal confirms its first signing of the 2026/27 season
Arsenal Football Club have officially confirmed their first signing ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, completing the permanent transfer of Piero Hincapié from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Retang Phaahla Turns Generations of Knowledge Into a Thriving Business
Indigenous knowledge is an essential aspect in the agricultural space. Rural communities preserve information and pass it down through many generations. South Africa is amongst
Education
Building the Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in East Africa
Building the Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in East Africa The world marks Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day on June 27, a United Nations observance that recognizes the role small businesses play in creating jobs, strengthening economies, and opening pathways to opportunity. This year, the global theme, “The Future
Expanding Access to Secondary Education in Uganda
Expanding Access to Secondary Education in Uganda For many young people in Uganda, financial hardship and social pressures can create significant barriers to completing secondary education. These challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable students, particularly girls at risk of early and forced marriage, limiting opportunities for future learning and economic participation. To
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs For many young people, secondary school is a time to focus on exams and dreams for the future. For Irusho, an Asante Africa alumni and secondary school student in Tanzania, it became an opportunity to challenge a reality she could no longer
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo As the world celebrates Father’s Day, we shine a light on Lugendo Samuel, the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) Coordinator at Asante Africa Foundation, whose life is a powerful example of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering love for his children. For Samuel, fatherhood
Understanding How Youth Can Change Society on the International Day of the African Child
Understanding How Youth Can Change Society on the International Day of the African Child Every year on June 16, the world pauses to honour the Day of the African Child. A day born not from celebration, but from courage. In 1976, thousands of Black schoolchildren in Soweto, South Africa, took
Expanding Foundational Learning Through Technology in Tanzania
Expanding Foundational Learning Through Technology in Tanzania For many children in Tanzania, developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills remains a persistent challenge. Large class sizes and varying learning levels can make it difficult to ensure every child builds the core skills needed for future learning, well-being and economic opportunity. To
Entertainment
Abimbola Ishaku: Are Abuja’s Good Roads Encouraging Dangerous Driving?
The morning after my wedding, I almost lost my mother on a Sunday morning on May 3rd, 2026. My phone battery was at 2%, and I picked it up only to switch it off. Newly married, exhausted, and still floating somewhere between celebration and disbelief, I had no intention of using
Akinola Davies Jr. and Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Have Been Invited to Be Members of The Academy
Akinola Davies Jr. and Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù at the premiere of My Father’s Shadow at the Cannes Film Festival. Photo credit: brownzmedias via Fatherland/Instagram. My Father’s Shadow director Akinola Davies Jr. and actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind
Inventa Nigeria Hosts African Beauty Entrepreneurs for Intellectual Property Workshop
Inventa Nigeria, in collaboration with Beauty Hut Africa, successfully hosted a virtual intellectual property workshop titled “Protecting Beauty Innovations” for beauty entrepreneurs and stakeholders across Africa. The workshop brought together founders, beauty brand owners, formulators, and industry professionals seeking to better understand how intellectual property protection can strengthen and safeguard
A New Born and Birthday! Ini Dima-Okojie Welcomes Her Baby Boy
Actress Ini Dima-Okojie posing in a white pleated Toju Foyeh gown against an impressionist-style painted landscape backdrop with white roses. Credit: Instagram. Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has welcomed her first child, a baby boy. The actress shared the joyful news with friends and fans on her social media, marking a
Lerato Makume on Building Brands Rooted in African Culture in Her Role as a Marketing Director
In this interview, Lerato Makume, Marketing Director at Burger King Nigeria, reflects on her journey from the University of Pretoria to leading one of the world’s most recognisable quick-service restaurant brands in a fast-evolving African market. She speaks about the formative impact of her early experiences with the Red Bull,
Oluwatosin Dwise: A Voice of Worship, Faith, and Inspiration
In a music industry filled with different sounds and styles, Oluwatosin Dwise continues to distinguish himself as a gospel recording artist whose mission goes beyond entertainment. Through worship, faith-filled lyrics, and a passion for ministry, he has built a growing audience across Africa and beyond. Born Ogunwo Adebowale Oluwatosin and
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