South Africa’s cold weather has arrived – some tips on how to stay warm and safe
The first cold fronts have already reached the country’s south-western regions of Cape Town and surrounds, and the interior has started to experience cooler weather
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Waterfalls in Africa are not only beautiful to look at, but they also play a vital role in the continent’s environment.
From enormous elephants to tiny shrews: how mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes
It is only in Africa that ecological interactions and dynamics can be studied as they would have been before the sudden and profound flourishing of Homo sapiens over the past 12 000 years.
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Africa in space: 5 interesting reads on the continent’s achievements and future
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The Conservation and Protection of African Wildlife and Ecosystems
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The complex relationship between Black gamers and Hogwarts Legacy
The love of this world – and the nostalgia it evokes – seems to supersede the problematic views of the creator.
Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy
The tournament featured a highly competitive group stage, increased global representation in the knockout rounds, dramatic upsets and outstanding individual performances.
Breast Ironing: A Harmful Practice Hiding Under Tradition
You may have heard of female genital mutilation and other forms of gender-based violence crimes, but have you ever heard of breast ironing?
6 moments in African football in 2022 that will be talked about for years to come
2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development.