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Amafa prepares to upgrade Emakhosini, the Valley of the Kings, into a UNESCO World Heritage Site by 2029, focusing on conservation and cultural heritage.
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but still awe-inspiring, and open to the public following the overthrow of president Bashar al-Assad
Just in time for this year’s Spring Festival, UNESCO inscribed the festival on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Highlights of the rehearsal include a song by singers from China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), who extended their best wishes to the GBA.
We look forward to the day when, through realising our shared human values, we can muster the strength of all mankind to jointly tackle global challenges and earnestly collaborate to create a better future, say the writers.
The Chinese Spring Festival, which embodies the values of pursuit of peace, harmony of the Chinese nation and the world, is moving towards the world's multicultural stage with its unique charm.
Chinese New Year has evolved from a local tradition into an international event, uniting families in China and engaging spectators worldwide.
Ancient Chinese philosophy holds that the noblest ideal is to create a world truly shared by all, says the writer.
George voiced disappointment that Masilela had aired her grievances publicly, instead of addressing them directly with him.
Residents have until November 12 to register as stakeholders in the controversial Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) approval process. Environmental groups warn of significant risks to the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve.
Beautiful once-in-a-lifetime moments don’t have to leave a dent in your pocket.
While not a panacea for the system’s challenges, the BELA Bill is a step towards improving education quality through learning and teaching, but it needs a committed teaching force.
A gathering celebrated the life of Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, who died three years ago. Mkhize was a revered academic, politician and social advocate.
“Literacy is a fundamental human and constitutional right that guarantees the future of our country. ”
YouRSA is a groundbreaking platform that aims to showcase South African arts and culture on a global scale.
uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas sets the record straight on water crisis responsibility, countering ActionSA’s misinformation ahead of by-elections.
If designating areas as World Heritage Sites endangers the survival of Indigenous peoples in African countries, UNESCO and IUCN’s outdated, colonial, and top-down approach to conservation must be dismantled immediately, the writer says.
If designating areas as World Heritage Sites endangers the survival of Indigenous peoples in African countries, UNESCO and IUCN’s outdated, colonial, and top-down approach to conservation must be dismantled immediately, the writer says.
The call for a multilingual curriculum is urgent as we head towards International Literacy Day on September 8.
Educational psychologist Seago Maapola said National Book Week is a critical time to highlight the importance of multicultural and multilingual education.
This is significant because of the university’s strong support for indigenous African languages and for being one of the institution that produced students that completed higher degrees to a level of PhD in isiXhosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the designation of Constitution Hill and other South African legacy sites as World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares.