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Freedom of the City award for famous celebrity amid Glasgow anniversary celebration

THE Freedom of the City is given to 'persons of distinction or persons who have rendered eminent service to the city'...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2024

Idris Elba plans to relocate to Africa to create ‘Zollywood’

The British actor is building a studio in Zanzibar

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Fears Nelson Mandela's grandson blocked from entering UK over stance on Gaza

A SCOTTISH campaign group has raised fears that Nelson Mandela’s grandson has been “prevented” from entering the UK to deliver talks on the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

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Nelson Mandela’s grandson denied entry to UK for pro-Palestinian talks

Zwelivelile Mandela reportedly told a pro-Palestinian event in Sheffield that he had been prevented in coming to the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Teams that won major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that won major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

FourFourTwo · Sep 29, 2024

Biden warns about AI’s ‘risks,’ forces of ‘retreat’ in final UN address - Roll Call

President Biden used his final UN General Assembly address to defend his record and warn about the 'risks' of artificial intelligence.

Roll Call · Sep 24, 2024

Wolfson History Prize shortlist unveiled including books on NHS and Winnie and Nelson Mandela's marriage

The winner of the £50,000 first prize will be announced on 2 December at a ceremony in London

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2024

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Indigenous leader found guilty of stealing $920k

Indigenous leader Geoff Clark and his son Jeremy have been found guilty of stealing close to $1 million from Aboriginal organisations over a 15-year period.

AAP · Sep 11, 2024

Tea with Clough to Centre Court with Clinton – Garry Richardson set for farewell

The broadcasting great’s remarkable BBC presenting and reporting career will come to an end on Monday.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Steve Biko, the South African struggle hero who was prepared to sacrifice his life for black liberation

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter Dead and Proud, focuses on Steve Biko’s attitude to martyrdom and…

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024

Sir Shridath Ramphal obituary

Guyanese politician and diplomat who served as the Commonwealth secretary general from 1975 to 1990

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024

Onyeka Onwenu remembered: Nigerian pop star, activist and voice of national unity

The news of the death of Nigerian musician Onyeka Onwenu on 30 July 2024 hit me, as a musician and popular music scholar, like a thunderbolt. I have listened to and appreciated Onyeka’s music since I was in my 20s.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Ken Eastham obituary

Trade union shop steward and city councillor who served Manchester Blackley for 18 years as a Labour MP

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

Cultural treasures in Africa and French Polynesia join Unesco heritage list

The World Heritage Committee has this month inscribed 26 new cultural and natural properties to Unesco's World Heritage List, including five in Africa and one in French Polynesia.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 11, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Steven Van Zandt: ‘Every Springsteen needs a guy reminding them they were once nobody’

As a HBO new documentary airs on Sky, the guitarist from the E Street Band talks to Craig McLean about being Springsteen’s right-hand man, acting in ‘The Sopranos’, fighting for Nelson Mandela, and how the corporate takeover has changed music forever

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024

‘She is one of our heroines’: reviled, now revered, Winnie Mandela wins over young South Africa

The legacy of the activist, ANC politician and wife of Nelson Mandela has growing appeal, despite her refusal to apologise for crimes

Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2024

South Africa: Intl Mandela Day 2024; Nations pay tribute to SA 1st Black Prez

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on July 18. This year the theme is: “It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity". Must follow this slideshow on Dynamite New:

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024

Brenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation

In 1997, South Africa’s most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations.

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The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024

Stevie Van Zandt: ‘My religion switched right over to rock’n’roll’

The rock star turned activist turned Sopranos actor talks about his revealing new documentary, Disciple, his unlikely career and his fears over the state of the world

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2024

South Africa's art world, a key force in the fight against apartheid

In the spring of 1994, apartheid ended in South Africa with the election of the African National Congress under Nelson Mandela's leadership. RFI interviews key activists three decades on.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa is re-elected South Africa president in ‘new era’ of coalition

Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the famed party of Nelson Mandela, calls the coalition deal a ‘new birth, a new era for our country’

Radio France Internationale · Jun 14, 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa: from anti-apartheid activist to leader of South Africa's coalition government

Cyril Ramaphosa, the former trade unionist and key participant in the fight against apartheid, is set to be given a second mandate as South Africa's president, albeit without an absolute majority in parliament. He remains the ANC leader too.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024

South Africa's ANC and rival Democratic Alliance form unity government in historic moment

Deal between two traditionally antagonistic parties is the most momentous political shift in South Africa since Nelson Mandela led the ANC to victory in the 1994 elections that marked the end of apartheid

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024

S.Africa's ANC Strikes 11th-hour Deal To Form Government

South Africa's long-standing ruling ANC said Thursday it has reached an agreement with several other parties to form a coalition, after failing to win an outright majority in May's general election.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership style didn’t impress voters – but seeking consensus may be what South Africa’s unity government needs

South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities.

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