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Mistrust Spreads With the Ebola Virus in Congo
In a remote mining town at the center of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, grief and mistrust are complicating efforts to stop the
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SA U20 name training group after Bok call-ups
Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has named an extended training squad of 38 players, with the majority set to assemble in Stellenbosch from Monday. Ten

Blitzboks fall to France in Bordeaux
The Blitzboks suffered a semi-final defeat to France at the Bordeaux Sevens on Sunday. The hosts triumphed 21-12 and will meet New Zealand in the

LIVE: Bordeaux Sevens
Follow the live action as the Blitzboks face hosts France for a place in the Bordeaux Sevens Cup Final. The post LIVE: Bordeaux

Schools wrap: Paarl Gim run rampant over Paul Roos
Paarl Gim thrashed Paul Roos 68-22, while Stellenberg, Westville and Garsfontein also claimed big wins on Saturday. Gimmies were in control from the off in

EP U16 prop ‘doesn’t know how to scrum’
Eastern Province U16 forwards coach Johan Meyer says two Grey High stars were replaced by players who didn’t even make it to the final trials.

Kiss puts on Wallabies hat after Reds defeat
Les Kiss says he had mixed emotions after his last game in charge of the Reds, with his focus now switching to his new role

LIVE: Bordeaux Sevens
Follow the live action as the Blitzboks face hosts France for a place in the Bordeaux Sevens Cup Final. The post LIVE: Bordeaux
Music

Roiii Presses Pause On “Free Styl’ Friday” To Focus On Upcoming Project
The post Roiii Presses Pause On “Free Styl’ Friday” To Focus On Upcoming Project appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Roiii Presses Pause On “Free Styl’ Friday” To Focus On Upcoming Project. Fans of Roiii’s weekly freestyle series may have to wait a little longer for their next installment,

Lunatik Returns To His Roots With New Instrumental Project “Try This At Home”
The post Lunatik Returns To His Roots With New Instrumental Project “Try This At Home” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lunatik Returns To His Roots With New Instrumental Project “Try This At Home.” South African producer Lunatik has officially released Try This At Home, a deeply personal six-track

Nasty C Reveals Why He Won’t Do the Tswayza Interview
The post Nasty C Reveals Why He Won’t Do the Tswayza Interview appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Reveals Why He Won’t Do the Tswayza Interview. Nasty C has addressed growing curiosity around whether he would ever appear on the popular Tswayza Interview, offering a candid response

DJ Sliqe & MashBeatz Release New Single ‘Rush-Awa – Lapisa’ Featuring Dolphin_DX, Lacabra and Lowfeye
The post DJ Sliqe & MashBeatz Release New Single ‘Rush-Awa – Lapisa’ Featuring Dolphin_DX, Lacabra and Lowfeye appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Sliqe & MashBeatz Release New Single ‘Rush-Awa – Lapisa’ Featuring Dolphin_DX, Lacabra and Lowfeye. South African hip-hop is heating this winter as acclaimed producers DJ

“I Need Help”: Emtee Makes Explosive Abuse Allegations Against Wife Nicole Chinsamy
The post “I Need Help”: Emtee Makes Explosive Abuse Allegations Against Wife Nicole Chinsamy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “I Need Help”: Emtee Makes Explosive Abuse Allegations Against Wife Nicole Chinsamy. South African rapper Emtee has made a public plea for help after sharing a deeply personal statement

Cassper Nyovest Hints At Love & Heartbreak Themes On Upcoming ‘2Seater’ Album
The post Cassper Nyovest Hints At Love & Heartbreak Themes On Upcoming ‘2Seater’ Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Nyovest Hints At Love & Heartbreak Themes On Upcoming ‘2Seater’ Album. Award-winning rapper and entrepreneur Cassper Nyovest has given fans another glimpse into the mood and direction of
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Victony arrives ‘FRE$H’ with new single
Following the recent collaboration with Tml Vibez on Hello, Victony, has dropped his brand-new solo statement, FRE$H. Released under Outlawville imprint via Encore Recordings, the

Seyi Vibez joins Poco Lee for energetic ‘OPERA MINI’
When the ultimate street broker and dancer Poco Lee orchestrates a link-up with the prince of neo-fújì and street-pop, Seyi Vibez, cultural ignition is a

Pheelz drops 8-track EP ‘A Rii Set’
The multi-hyphenate producer and artist Pheelz has officially delivered his most ambitious, genre-agnostic project to date with the arrival of the 8-track EP, A Rii
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

Filmhouse Cinemas Announces Winner of Skit2Screen Season 2 Talent Discovery Initiative
Winifred Wessels, Head of Marketing, Filmhouse Cinemas, Adenigba Oreofe and Chuka Okonkwo, Marketing Manager, FilmOne Entertainment Filmhouse Cinemas, one of West Africa’s premium cinema chain leading in innovation, access, and experience, is pleased to announce the winner of Skit2Screen Season 2, its talent discovery initiative designed to identify emerging acting

Nigeria Has a New Queen! Tamunosoye Karibi George Wins Miss World Nigeria 2026
Close-up beauty portrait of Tamunosoye Karibi George showcasing a pink beaded neckline with prominent sculptural 3D pink and silver metallic flowers. Nigeria has a new representative for the global stage. Last night, Tamunosoye Karibi George was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, in

Hilda Baci’s Pink Bùbá and Mini Skirt Look Is Your Next Owambe Inspo
Hilda Baci posing in a doorway holding a silver clutch bag, showcasing an Emmanuel Goodnews styled look featuring a pink lace buba blouse and draped aso-oke mini skirt. Photo Credit: Hilda Baci/Instagram Pink is clearly having its season in Nigerian fashion, and nobody got that memo faster than Hilda Baci.

Africa’s Compound Interest: The Women Who Gathered in Nairobi to Talk Ownership, Not Just Opportunity
Africa Soft Power Summit, a series of frank, data-grounded conversations signalled a shift in how the continent’s economic future is being framed In the years since summits on African development began multiplying on the international calendar, a persistent question has gone largely unanswered: who, precisely, captures the value of that

African Philanthropy Forum and Adeleke Alex-Adedipe Bring Together Some of Nigeria’s Most Influential Leaders
On the evening of June 4, 2026, some of Nigeria’s leading philanthropists, business executives, and foundation leaders gathered at the JetSki Club in Ikoyi for a convening hosted by African Philanthropy Forum (APF) in partnership with APF member Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Managing Partner – Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe. Unlike the large

Nancy Isime’s Suku Is So Good You’ll Be Sending It to Your Braider Immediately
Close-up of Nancy Isime with crossed arms, showcasing her regal suku braided topknot, metallic almond-shaped nails, gold rings, and luxury wristwatch. Photo Credit: Nancy Isime/Instagram If you have been thinking about what hairstyle to try on your next visit to the salon, we totally recommend taking Nancy Isime‘s latest look
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