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‘I Would Rather Be a Dwarf’: A Comic in Botswana Prizes His Difference
Johnson Masase has found local fame, and self acceptance, through performances that play on people’s ignorance about his genetic condition and his 3-foot-4 inch frame.
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Sports

WATCH LIVE: Lions XV vs Sharks U23
Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Lions XV and Sharks U23 at Wits University. The post WATCH LIVE: Lions XV vs Sharks

Canan concern for Bulls
Springbok utility back Canan Moodie could miss the Vodacom Bulls’ match against the Scarlets in Llanelli next Saturday. Moodie picked up a hamstring niggle during

LIVE: Stormers vs Connacht
Follow the live action as the Stormers face Connacht in a round 15 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town. Tweets by THESTORMERS

Blitzboks hold nerve to snatch victory
The Blitzboks scored two late tries, including one from Siviwe Soyizwapi with the final play, to beat Kenya in their Hong Kong Sevens quarter-final. South

Bok prop rescues Edinburgh
Boan Venter’s late converted try snatched victory for Edinburgh against Zebre while Leinster held off Ulster in the Vodacom URC on Friday night. Edinburgh edged

Umaga: Player pathway lost if Moana folds
Coach Tana Umaga fears a vast pool of Pacific talent will be lost to rugby if Moana Pasifika is dumped from Super Rugby. Umaga spoke

Mad Ting Lyrics by King Promise & Mr Eazi
King Promise and Mr Eazi Lyrics Mad Ting by King Promise and Mr Eazi is a sensual, upbeat track about intense attraction and the excitement
Music

Gemini Major Makes A Splashy Return With New Romantic Single “Seven Seas” Featuring Celina Sharma
The post Gemini Major Makes A Splashy Return With New Romantic Single “Seven Seas” Featuring Celina Sharma appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Gemini Major Makes A Splashy Return With New Romantic Single “Seven Seas” Featuring Celina Sharma. Malawian-born South African hitmaker Gemini Major is stepping back into the

Just Bheki To Release Heartfelt Visualiser Dedicated To Late Grandmother
The post Just Bheki To Release Heartfelt Visualiser Dedicated To Late Grandmother appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Just Bheki To Release Heartfelt Visualiser Dedicated To Late Grandmother. Just Bheki is preparing to share one of the most personal moments of his career, announcing the release of a heartfelt

Cassper Shuns The American Dream Amid Police Brutality Fears After Chilling Bodycam Video
The post Cassper Shuns The American Dream Amid Police Brutality Fears After Chilling Bodycam Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Shuns The American Dream Amid Police Brutality Fears After Chilling Bodycam Video. South African rap icon Cassper Nyovest has stirred widespread conversation after sharing a candid reaction

Roiii Says Pitori Rappers Dont Have As Much Unity As Durban Rappers
The post Roiii Says Pitori Rappers Dont Have As Much Unity As Durban Rappers appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Roiii Says Pitori Rappers Dont Have As Much Unity As Durban Rappers. A powerful call for unity is echoing through South African hip-hop after Pretoria rapper Roiii challenged artists

Blaklez Dusts Off The Mic For ‘A Broken Man’s Dream 2’ Release
The post Blaklez Dusts Off The Mic For ‘A Broken Man’s Dream 2’ Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blaklez Dusts Off The Mic For ‘A Broken Man’s Dream 2’ Release. Pretoria lyricist Blaklez is stepping back into the spotlight with quiet confidence, signalling a new chapter in

Money Badoo Channels Rihanna Influence In New Single “RUDEBOI”
The post Money Badoo Channels Rihanna Influence In New Single “RUDEBOI” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Money Badoo Channels Rihanna Influence In New Single “RUDEBOI.” Money Badoo, born Jade Alves, has officially released her latest single “RUDEBOI”, a track that bridges her Johannesburg roots with her current creative
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Chelsea vs Man United: List of players to miss the fixture due to injury
Here are the players expected to miss the Chelsea vs Man United fixture due to injury, according to official reports. As fans prepare for the

Taste Lyrics by King Promise & Mr Eazi
King Promise and Mr Eazi Lyrics Taste by King Promise featuring Mr Eazi is a sensual and energetic track about intense physical attraction and desire,

Mad Ting Lyrics by King Promise & Mr Eazi
King Promise and Mr Eazi Lyrics Mad Ting by King Promise and Mr Eazi is a sensual, upbeat track about intense attraction and the excitement
Education

When Girls Get the Chance, They Change Everything
When Girls Get the Chance, They Change Everything Across Sub-Saharan Africa, girls are graduating with STEM degrees at some of the highest rates in the world. For many girls in rural communities, however, the path to a science education is not straightforward. It is interrupted — by school fees that cannot be

Our Power, Our Planet: How Asante Africa Foundation Is Putting the Earth in Young Hands
Our Power, Our Planet: How Asante Africa Foundation Is Putting the Earth in Young Hands Across rural East Africa, a quiet revolution is taking root – one greenhouse, one tree, one lesson at a time. This Earth Day, we celebrate not just the planet, but the young people who are

Advancing the Whole Child Model in Arusha
Advancing the Whole Child Model in Arusha For many children in rural Tanzania, success in school depends on more than classroom instruction. Health challenges, limited learning resources, and social pressures can affect attendance, engagement, and long-term learning outcomes. To address these barriers, Asante Africa Foundation and School-to-School International (STS) are

Rooted in Change: How Wezesha Vijana Students in Uganda Are Leading the Way for the Environment
Rooted in Change: How Wezesha Vijana Students in Uganda Are Leading the Way for the Environment In rural Uganda, a quiet revolution is taking root…literally. Over the past two years, primary school students have moved beyond the classroom to become hands-on environmental stewards. But to understand how that happened, you

Why Mental Health Education is the Key to Healthier Communities on World Health Day
Why Mental Health Education is the Key to Healthier Communities on World Health Day Every year, World Health Day reminds us that health is more than physical well-being. It is emotional, psychological, and social. Yet in many communities across the world, especially in underserved regions, mental health education remains limited

Impact of an African Scholarship for Communities
Impact of an African Scholarship for Communities Access to quality education has become a transformative tool for social and economic development across Africa. Today, scholarships for international students from Africa are not only changing individual lives but are also creating ripple effects that uplift entire communities. The true impact of
Entertainment

What It Means to Live and Heal After Sexual Assault
Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are shared to motivate and encourage survivors to speak their truth without the fear of judgment or stigmatisation and to educate the public on the sheer magnitude of this problem in

A Cinema Experience Designed for Every Child
For many families, going to the cinema is simple: buy a ticket, grab popcorn, and enjoy the show.But for parents of children on the autism spectrum, it’s often not that easy. The loud sounds, dark rooms, and crowded spaces can feel overwhelming. Add the fear of being judged if a

Your Weekend Watchlist: 5 AMVCA-Nominated Films You Need to See Now
Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo laughing in coordinated blue and gold traditional lace outfits with elaborate yellow geles for the film Behind The Scenes. Photo Credit: Funke Akindele/Instagram The 12th AMVCA ceremony is on 9 May 2026, which means we are well into that sweet spot of pre-awards season where

Busha Empowers Female Founders With 6 Million Naira Grant Through Beauty Hut Africa Initiative
Digital finance platform Busha, in partnership with Beauty Hut Africa, empower three female-led beauty businesses with a total of six million naira in equity-free funding to support their growth and expansion. The grant was awarded as part of the second edition of the Beauty Hut Africa Women’s Grant Initiative, which

Brandy Walked Into The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel in Lime Green and We Loved It
Close-up portrait of Brandy’s beauty look for The Jennifer Hudson Show, featuring a sleek chin-length bob with flicked ends and massive hammered-gold disc earrings. Photo Credit: Brandy/Instagram For a few seconds, all we could see was lime green. Then Brandy appeared in full view, dancing her way through the spirit

Paula Pwul: Why More Women Need to Be Visible Online
Nigeria has some of the most educated, most talented, most resourceful women on the African continent. Women who have built businesses with nothing, navigated systems that were designed without them in mind, and shown up in spaces that did not always welcome them. But despite these struggles and efforts, a
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