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Ebola Comes for Congo’s Most Vulnerable Children
The arrival of a sick newborn at Saint Nicholas Orphanage in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set off an Ebola outbreak that quickly spread among
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Watch: Springboks show off soccer skills
The Springboks caught soccer World Cup fever during a training session this week. Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images The post Watch: Springboks show off soccer skills
Roigard slammed for unsporting play
Hurricanes scrumhalf Cam Roigard has come under fire for his actions during Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues. The 25-year-old was among the
Hurricanes power past Blues
The Hurricanes crushed the Blues in Wellington on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs. The table-toppers scored nine tries
South Africa A match to lock in top talent
SA Rugby will use the South Africa A clash against Zimbabwe to “capture” some of the country’s brightest young players. Twenty-one uncapped players were invited
Waratahs reveal doping ban
Waratahs centre Henry O’Donnell is currently serving an 18-month suspension for violating anti-doping rules. The 23-year-old played 12 games for the Super Rugby side in
Harold hoping to taste glory with Ackers
Veteran Vodacom Bulls midfielder Harold Vorster is desperate to end a long wait for silverware alongside coach Johan Ackermann. The 32-year-old started in all three
Roigard slammed for unsporting play
Hurricanes scrumhalf Cam Roigard has come under fire for his actions during Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues. The 25-year-old was among the
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Nasty C Unveils FREED Merch Collection Inspired By FREE Deluxe
The post Nasty C Unveils FREED Merch Collection Inspired By FREE Deluxe appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Unveils FREED Merch Collection Inspired By FREE Deluxe. Nasty C is bringing the energy of his music into the world of fashion once again. The award-winning rapper has officially
Trial Dates Set For Seven Men Accused In AKA And Tibz Murders
The post Trial Dates Set For Seven Men Accused In AKA And Tibz Murders appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Trial Dates Set For Seven Men Accused In AKA And Tibz Murders. The long-running case surrounding the murders of celebrated South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as
DJ Speedsta Calls Out Mochen Over Ignored Radio Interview Invitation
The post DJ Speedsta Calls Out Mochen Over Ignored Radio Interview Invitation appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Speedsta Calls Out Mochen Over Ignored Radio Interview Invitation. South African hip-hop thrives on talent, timing, and relationships. This week, veteran DJ and industry heavyweight DJ Speedsta reminded everyone that
Mochen Names His Top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums Of All Time
The post Mochen Names His Top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums Of All Time appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Mochen Names His Top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums Of All Time. South African hip-hop continues to shift and reshape itself as Pretoria’s grit meets Johannesburg’s pulse, and new
Big Xhosa Advocates Peaceful Solutions To South Africa’s Immigration Tensions
The post Big Xhosa Advocates Peaceful Solutions To South Africa’s Immigration Tensions appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Xhosa Advocates Peaceful Solutions To South Africa’s Immigration Tensions. South African rapper Big Xhosa has publicly condemned violence and xenophobia against foreign African nationals living in South Africa, urging citizens
Sastii Drops New Single ‘MIA’ Featuring Nasty C
The post Sastii Drops New Single ‘MIA’ Featuring Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sastii Drops New Single ‘MIA’ Featuring Nasty C. Rising Durban rapper Sastii has officially released his much-anticipated new single, MIA, featuring South African hip-hop heavyweight Nasty C, marking one of the most talked-about
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Ayra Starr heralds third album with ‘Tornado’
The Celestial Being herself, Ayra Starr, has returned with the explosive new single, Tornado. Released via Mavin Records/Republic Records, the track serves as a precusor
Naira Marley and Kizz Daniel pair up for ‘Ijoba’
The Nigerian music space has been thrown into complete overdrive with the arrival of Ijoba, a high-stakes collaborative single that brings together the Marlian President,
Shallipopi has ‘Allergies’ and it’s broke Bs
The Plutomania Records general, Shallipopi, has officially landed with his latest street-certified payload, a gritty new single titled Allergies. Known for his usual conversational talk-singing
Education
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
What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa
What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa Each year, we sit with our data and ask a harder question than “did we hit our targets?” We ask what actually changed for a young person in rural Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania. In 2025, some of
Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa
Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa The idea of “Pay-It-Forward” is simple: one act of opportunity, support, or kindness can continue far beyond the original moment. But what does that look like when it becomes something lasting and transformative? At Asante Africa, the answer often begins with
Entertainment
Tyla & Future Shut Down SoFi Stadium With “Game Time” and Stunning Outfits at World Cup 2026
Tyla and Future performing their official song Game Time together on stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. If you thought the opening festivities in Mexico City with Burna Boy and Shakira were massive, wait until you hear about what went down at SoFi Stadium
Dede Ashiogwu Turned Up to the BBNaija Season 10 Reunion in Denim Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Dede Ashiogwu wrapping a voluminous custom denim trench coat around her silhouette at the BBNaija Season 10 reunion. The BBNaija Season 10 reunion has given us plenty to talk about already, but for a moment, can we leave the conversations aside and focus on Dede Ashiogwu‘s outfit? Because this is
International Albinism Awareness Day: Aderopo Afolabi on Using Photography to Reframe the Narrative Around Albinism
For International Albinism Awareness Day, we invite Aderopo Afolabi, a Nigerian photographer and visual artist whose work explores themes of identity and cultural visibility, to share insights into his ongoing project, which presents women living with albinism through the lens of individuals with agency, presence and complex lived experiences. He
Tolulope Tunde-Ajiboye to Host Youth Leadership Conference with Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Madein, Stan Nze & Others
Tolulope Tunde-Ajiboye, author, entrepreneur, mentor, banking executive, and founder of The Undaunted Conference, is set to host what she describes as Africa’s largest youth leadership conference, bringing together thousands of young people, professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders for a day of learning, inspiration, and nation-building conversations. Scheduled to hold on
DR Congo Arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 in Suits Inspired by the Léopards of 1974
Four DR Congo players standing indoors in matching black-tie suits with leopard details and dark sunglasses. One thing you can always look forward to at the World Cup, besides the football, is the looks the teams arrive in — and DR Congo’s Léopards have wasted absolutely no time making their
Ayra Starr Steps Into a Surreal New World in Her “Tornado” Video | Watch
A still from the “Tornado” video capturing a close-up of Ayra Starr alongside a surreal scene of a frozen crowd suspended above a miniature city. If you’ve been jamming to Ayra Starr‘s “Tornado” since it dropped at midnight, the superstar has got something even better for you. The music video
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