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Marking Ramadan at Canada's 'Little Mosque on the Tundra'
Muslims who gathered at the Midnight Sun Mosque in the Canadian Artic to break the Ramadan fast this week enjoyed home-cooked Sudanese food in a tranquil setting with breathtaking surroundings. But it wasn't for everyone.
P. Diddy, Moral Panic, Public Scrutiny, Covert Forces, and the burden on black women
Judging by the ongoing social media frenzy surrounding disgraced celebrities, the temptation to indulge in sensationalist coverage of people’s downfalls appears widespread.
Sierra Leone bans child marriages
Sierra Leone's new Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, signed by President Julius Maada Bio, marks a pivotal moment in safeguarding children's rights, supported by the influential ‘Hands Off Our Girls’ campaign led by First Lady Fatima Bio.
Ayanda Sishi-Wigzell: Is the NHI signing an election tactic?
Even if the ANC manages to cobble together a post-elections coalition, the fractious internal dynamics of the ANC would see Ramaphosa fighting an uphill battle to fend off challengers.
China, Vietnam lift ties to new stage, aiming for shared future
China and Vietnam on Tuesday agreed to build a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Second season of ‘Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping’ launched in Africa
The documentary provides a new way for Africa to experience Chinese President Xi Jinping’s views and thoughts on national governance.
Contralesa calls for caution against illegal initiation schools
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) is calling for parents to be cautious against illegal initiation schools.
AmaMpondo kingdom ends mourning period three months after the death of King Zanozuko Sigcau
After three months, the AmaMpondo kingdom in the north of the Eastern Cape, has officially ended the mourning period, opening a window for the royal family to start discussing issues like succession.
Fifteen years of heritage and cultural shame
OPINION: The government has over the past 15 years, failed to exert its authority when it comes to protecting and preserving the culture of all groups across the country, writes Thando Mahlangu.
OPINION: Boers can’t call themselves Afrikaners as if they’re a super ethnic group above Africans
The Afrikaner is a misnomer and needs a name change, says the writer.