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Compelling Line-Up of Films for Encounters South African International Documentary Festival

The 26th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, which takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 20 to 30 June, features a compelling line-up of films from around the globe that promise to spark debate, stimulate conversations, and shed new light on controversial subject matter. From the Congo to Kenya, USA and Europe, Lebanon […]

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Compelling Line-Up of Films for Encounters South African International Documentary Festival

  The 26th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, which takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 20 to 30 June, features a compelling line-up of films from around the globe that promise to spark debate, stimulate conversations, and shed new light on controversial subject matter. From the Congo to Kenya, USA and Europe,

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South African Student wins big at the prestigious Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2024

Promising South African filmmaker Raheem Razak, was one of six winners of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards which were hosted in Los Angeles yesterday evening. In a glittering event that celebrated some of the best and brightest talent in the world, Razak’s Anguish; a piece about a son taking care of his zombie mother during

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Shoprite assists Nelson Mandela Bay flood relief efforts

Shoprite immediately acted to help community members affected by the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape’s Nelson Mandela Bay this past weekend. The Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchens have been serving warm meals to hundreds of displaced residents at various locations in Kariega since Sunday morning. Blankets are also being distributed in partnership with Gift of

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Education at the Forefront of South Africa’s Children: Afrika Tikkun celebrates International Children’s Day

South Africa is abuzz with discussions, debates and decisions as the nation awaits the outcome of the 7th democratic elections. Every citizen’s vote will shape the country’s trajectory, making this period critical for our democracy. While parties presented a variety of platforms and promises, one issue stands out prominently: education. For many South Africans, the

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Compelling Line-Up of Films for Encounters South African International Documentary Festival

  The 26th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, which takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 20 to 30 June, features a compelling line-up of films from around the globe that promise to spark debate, stimulate conversations, and shed new light on controversial subject matter. From the Congo to Kenya, USA and Europe,

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Entries now open for the 2024 Championship Boerewors competition

Shoprite and Checkers invite all chefs, cooks and boerewors aficionados to enter their finest recipes into the 32nd annual Championship Boerewors competition before entries close on 21 June 2024. Participants will stand a chance to compete for the coveted title of South Africa’s Boerewors Champion, and the grand prize of a brand-new Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6

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Two Makhanda neighbourhood watchers granted bail after 3 months in jail – what’s their story?Two Makhanda neighbourhood watchers granted bail after 3 months in jail – what’s their story? – By Khanyisa Khenese

By Khanyisa Khenese The Grahamstown Anti-Crime chairperson, Luyanda Sakata and Mphithizeli Diko outside the magistrate court, 30 May 2024. Photo: Khanyisa Khenese The challenge of reporting on and reducing crime is ubiquitous in South Africa. Over the past years many community organisations have been formed to assist the SAPS in this quest. Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown)

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BACSA applauds law enforcement for election safety strategies

Over the past few weeks, before, during, and after the general elections that were held on 29 May, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies were supported by Business Against Crime South Africa’s (BACSA) Eyes and Ears (E2) Initiative and its privates sector partners. The support provided was within the framework

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