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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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Bulls trample dismal Dragons
The Vodacom Bulls surged up the URC log with a big bonus-point win against the Dragons in Newport on Friday. The 47-7 victory moved Johan

LIVE: Dragons vs Bulls
Follow the live action as the Dragons host the Vodacom Bulls in a round 15 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Rodney Parade. Tweets by

Jake wins Selborne showdown
Jake White will continue working with Selborne College after a dramatic fallout with the school’s leadership was resolved. The former Springbok coach had stepped away

Dobbo: Online trolls made Manie leave
Coach John Dobson and captain Ruhan Nel have slammed the incessant online abuse directed at Stormers players. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson did not hold back

Bulls XV lose Bok centre
Springbok centre Jan Serfontein has been ruled out of Saturday’s SA Rugby U23 Cup match against the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town. Serfontein suffered an

Stormers to honour legends Chippie and Scat
The Stormers will take the field at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday looking to honour two of the club’s most cherished figures. The Vodacom URC

Bank Alert Lyrics by Muyeez, ZerryDL, Ayo Maff & Famous Pluto
Muyeez, ZerryDL, Ayo Maff and Famous Pluto Lyrics Bank Alert by Muyeez, ZerryDL, Ayo Maff, and Famous Pluto is a lively street-pop track about money,
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
Business

Moises Caicedo signs contract extension with Chelsea
Moisés Caicedo has officially signed a new long-term contract extension with Chelsea, which uses him vommit committing his future to the club until 2033. The

Man City vs Arsenal: Key player set to miss must-win fixture due to injury
Mikel Arteta ahead of the Man City vs Arsenal fixture has confirmed that a key player (Bukayo Saka) will miss the tie due to injury.

Bank Alert Lyrics by Muyeez, ZerryDL, Ayo Maff & Famous Pluto
Muyeez, ZerryDL, Ayo Maff and Famous Pluto Lyrics Bank Alert by Muyeez, ZerryDL, Ayo Maff, and Famous Pluto is a lively street-pop track about money,
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

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

Dr Omolola Salako Launches ‘The GIFTS of Survivorship’ to Redefine Cancer Survivorship
(L-R) Dr Babatunde Salako, CEO, Hadiel Health; Dr. Omolola Salako, Author & CEO Pearl Oncology Specialist Hospital; Dr. Fred Omojole, elder statesman; Dr Claudina Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State; Engr. Clementina Adetoro, Board Member, Sebeccly Cancer Care and Hon. Lola Akande, Ambassador to Sweden, at the launch of the
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