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Guinea : Conakry’s unpaid bills leave army without South African vehicles
The Guinean armed forces are still awaiting delivery of twenty or so armoured personnel carriers ordered from South African firm […] The Guinean armed forces
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Controversial call sinks Blitzboks comeback
The Blitzboks were denied a dramatic late try against Australia as they suffered defeat in the SVNS World Championship final in Valladolid on Sunday. South
Watch: Montpellier scrum pops Pau prop
The Monpellier pack monstered Pau in a Top 14 clash on Saturday, laying the foundation for a 26-18 victory. Photo: Top14/Facebook The post Watch: Montpellier
Saffa faces axe in Les Bleus coaching shake-up
France head coach Fabien Galthié is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of his coaching team, with a South African specialist coach among the casualties. Reports
Schools wrap: Boishaai outmuscle spirited SACS
Paarl Boys’ survived SACS’ first-half fightback, while there were also notable wins for Paul Roos, Michaelhouse and Kingswood. Boishaai put in a brutally physical display
Blitzboks through to cup final in Spain
The Blitzboks saw off a fierce challenge from Argentina to set up a cup final against Australia at the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid on
Cash backs young guns despite Dublin disaster
Ivan van Rooyen admitted the Lions were taught a harsh lesson by Leinster after their 59-10 defeat in Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final in Dublin. The
Watch: Montpellier scrum pops Pau prop
The Monpellier pack monstered Pau in a Top 14 clash on Saturday, laying the foundation for a 26-18 victory. Photo: Top14/Facebook The post Watch: Montpellier
Music
Maraza Lands Coveted Audiomack SA Hip-Hop Playlist Cover As “UNO” Continues To Gain Momentum
The post Maraza Lands Coveted Audiomack SA Hip-Hop Playlist Cover As “UNO” Continues To Gain Momentum appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maraza Lands Coveted Audiomack SA Hip-Hop Playlist Cover As “UNO” Continues To Gain Momentum. South African rapper and songwriter Maraza is enjoying another major milestone in his
Da L.E.S Praises New-Gen SA Hip-Hop After Witnessing Its Impact Firsthand
The post Da L.E.S Praises New-Gen SA Hip-Hop After Witnessing Its Impact Firsthand appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Da L.E.S Praises New-Gen SA Hip-Hop After Witnessing Its Impact Firsthand. South African hip-hop veteran Da L.E.S has opened up about his changing perspective on the genre’s current state, admitting
Cassper Unpacks The Inspiration Behind New Single ‘PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE’
The post Cassper Unpacks The Inspiration Behind New Single ‘PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Unpacks The Inspiration Behind New Single ‘PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE.’ South African hip-hop star Cassper Nyovest has offered fans a deeper look into the creative process behind his latest single, PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE, revealing
Nasty C Fronts GQ Magazine South Africa’s June/July Issue
The post Nasty C Fronts GQ Magazine South Africa’s June/July Issue appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Fronts GQ Magazine South Africa’s June/July Issue. South African rap star Nasty C has landed the cover of the latest June/July print issue of GQ South Africa in partnership with
Maraza Drops Much-Anticipated 30-Track Album ‘UNO’
The post Maraza Drops Much-Anticipated 30-Track Album ‘UNO’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maraza Drops Much-Anticipated 30-Track Album ‘UNO.’ South African hip hop veteran Maraza has officially released his highly anticipated new album UNO, a sprawling 30-track project that marks one of his most ambitious artistic statements to
Cotton Fest Channels The Spirit Of Youth Culture In New Mixtape Music Video
The post Cotton Fest Channels The Spirit Of Youth Culture In New Mixtape Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cotton Fest Channels The Spirit Of Youth Culture In New Mixtape Music Video. South African youth culture platform Cotton Fest has officially released the highly anticipated Cotton Fest
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PAROUSIA (Interlude) Lyrics by Boy Spyce
Boy Spyce Lyrics Through powerful religious imagery and bold declarations, PAROUSIA (Interlude) by Boy Spyce is a confident statement about destiny, vindication, and rising above
Okaka (The Mighty One) Lyrics by Mercy Chinwo
Mercy Chinwo Lyrics Through heartfelt worship and powerful declarations of God’s greatness, Okaka (The Mighty One) by Mercy Chinwo is a song of praise, gratitude,
UCL Final: 5 talking points from PSG vs Arsenal
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final will be remembered as one for the history books as PSG and Arsenal arrive in Budapest carrying enormous expectations.
Education
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
What Makes Great Youth Empowerment Programs
What Makes Great Youth Empowerment Programs Young people today are not waiting for the future; they are shaping it. Across the globe, communities are investing in youth empowerment programs to equip the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed. But what separates average initiatives from
Earth Day 2026: Building Sustainability and Clean Solutions for Africa
Earth Day 2026: Building Sustainability and Clean Solutions for Africa While countries and governments around the world debate about climate solutions, East African youth are already building them. Earth Day turns 56 years old in 2026, and there’s no better way to honor the spirit of the day than by
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
Entertainment
GracefullyFaithMorey Partners with Rolls-Royce Motor for The Grace Circle American Edition
The Grace Circle was founded by Faith Morey, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and TV personality, as an invite-only gathering for men and women centred on social intelligence, personal development, and intentional living. From Lagos to Accra, and now California each edition has carried the same quiet conviction: that the right people, in
Adekunle Gold and Simi Step Out For a Celebratory Night In Lagos
Adekunle Gold and Simi made an appearance together at the intimate dinner hosted by AG to celebrate his partnership with The Macallan. Fresh off celebrating the arrival of their son, the couple, who are one of Nigerian entertainment’s most admired pairs, were an added highlight of the evening, arriving in
Some Major Highlights From the 2026 Ojube Oba
For the past three years, BellaNaija has been attending the historic Ojude Oba festival and bringing all the moments to your doorstep. This year was no exception. As is known with the festival every year, Ojude Oba always has that one photo making rounds, garnering public interest. Two years ago,
Tyla & Future Release New World Cup Anthem “Game Time”
Official promotional artwork for Future and Tyla’s FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem “Game Time,” produced by Cirkut. The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album is getting bigger, and its latest addition brings together two artists from very different corners of the music world. Tyla and Future have released “Game Time,”
Applications Open for Slum2School Africa’s 2026 Global Volunteer Program
Six years ago, Emmanuella Iduot clicked “Volunteer” on the Slum2School Africa website. “I just wanted to help,” she remembers. “I had no special plan. I simply knew children deserved better.” Her first deployment was the Slum2School End Malaria Project in partnership with Stanbic IBTC, where she ended up coordinating health
StyleVitae Marks 12-Year Milestone With An Anniversary Dinner at Nómaada in Lagos
StyleVitae, a leading voice in Nigeria’s fashion and lifestyle space, celebrated its 12th anniversary with an intimate dinner held on May 3, 2026, at Nómaada. The evening brought together a cross-section of the fashion industry, from respected designers like Lisa Folawiyo, Mai Atafo, Emmy Kasbit and others, to stylish tastemakers
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