Tag: South Africa

My phone went absolutely crazy – DJ Black Coffee after winning Grammy

South African DJ Black Coffee has always decried the pigeon-holing of African…

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Olpha Selepe: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

When Olpha Selepe told her children she wanted to release her own…

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Mokhudu Machaba: The South African teacher shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2020

The schools Mokhudu Machaba, went to is nothing like what South Africa…

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Charmaine Coetzee: ‘I joined a gang because I wanted to belong’

Charmaine Coetzee is a former gang member from South Africa. She grew…

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Multi-award winning singer Tresor Reziki’s 4,000km journey to fame

Tresor Reziki is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter, and producer. He has…

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The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest

Reverend June Major has been fighting for justice for 18 years, ever…

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Siya Kolisi: The first black captain of South Africa’s Springboks

Siya Kolisi made history in South Africa when he became the first…

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White Gold’s Refilwe Modiselle puts albinism on the centre stage

People living with albinism in Africa suffer a great deal of stigma…

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Golda Shultz: ‘I sing with an optimistic outlook’

Classical performer, Golda Shultz is one of a handful of South African…

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Ntando Mahlangu: South Africa’s new blade runner

Ntando Mahlangu is a rising star in athletics in Africa. He went…

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