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Garsies riding wave of belief

Coach Sylvester Booysen has revealed the reasons for Garsfontein’s giant-killing schools rugby success this season. After opening their campaign with a 29-26 defeat to Jeppe,

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URC ‘madness’ robs Cape Town

A top-of-the log Vodacom URC clash between the Stormers and Glasgow has been undermined by baffling broadcast scheduling, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane

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Music

Music

Emtee Claims Dominance As Metro Awards Nomination Renews Spotlight

The post Emtee Claims Dominance As Metro Awards Nomination Renews Spotlight appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Claims Dominance As Metro Awards Nomination Renews Spotlight. Emtee has reignited conversation around his place in the country’s hip-hop hierarchy after celebrating yet another Metro FM Music Awards nomination with a

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Music

Rouge & K. Keed Drop High-Energy New Single “Siyabangena”

The post Rouge & K. Keed Drop High-Energy New Single “Siyabangena” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rouge & K. Keed Drop High-Energy New Single “Siyabangena.” South African hip-hop has a way of turning anticipation into a full-blown cultural moment, and Siyabangena has arrived right on cue. Released on

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Music

Bongani Fassie Sets Release Date For ‘Skomline’ EP

The post Bongani Fassie Sets Release Date For ‘Skomline’ EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Bongani Fassie Sets Release Date For ‘Skomline’ EP. South African producer and artist Bongani Fassie is stepping back into the spotlight with the announcement of his upcoming EP Skomline, set for release on

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Business

Business

Confess Lyrics by Zyno

Zyno Lyrics Confess by Zyno is a reflective, faith-driven track about spirituality, struggle, and reliance on God, as the lyrics focus on confession, personal shortcomings,

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Education

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

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Education

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

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Entertainment

Entertainment

BamBam’s Birthday Portraits Just Stopped the Scroll!

BamBam posing with one leg forward to reveal a front slit in her ruffled white lace skirt, highlighting her jewelled strappy heels. Photo Credit: Bambam/Instagram Do you not love it when someone treats their birthday like the occasion it deserves to be? Because BamBam has stepped into her new year

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Entertainment

Ini Edo Said Birthday, But Make It Couture!

Ini Edo standing in a carved wooden archway wearing a black pleated gown with a sheer embellished bodice and a statement black stone necklace. Photo Credit: Ini Edo/Instagram Do you know that today is Ini Edo’s birthday? And what do we do with birthdays, especially when you are a Nollywood

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Entertainment

Tyla Confirms A*POP Release Date With Cinematic Trailer

A grainy, high-contrast black-and-white portrait of Tyla with voluminous hair covering her face, overlaid with a bold pink “A*POP” graphic. Photo Credit: Tyla/Instagram Tyla is officially ready to usher us into a new era. After months of subtle teasers, the South African singer has confirmed that her sophomore album, A*POP,

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Laetitia Mugerwa: Stop Objectifying Women!

Recently, I’ve been noticing the persistent metaphor suggesting that women lose value as they age, gain experience, and accumulate life history. I’m curious about why this idea is so prevalent and who it ultimately benefits. If women spoke about men in the same dismissive way that men often talk about

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