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This story is written and edited by Global South World In this episode of Global South Conversations, we spoke with Dr Precious Simba, a Zimbabwean lecturer at Stellenbosch University, about her new study on the marginalisation of African academics in South Africa. The research conducted across 26 public universities discovered some striking incidents of discrimination […]
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DURBAN, South Africa — Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, used a keynote address at the 19th Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture on Thursday to deliver a pointed assessment of global trade tensions and a cautious but optimistic outlook for Africa’s economic future. Speaking at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Westville Campus, Dr. […]
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As the 2026 academic year approaches, students and parents across South Africa are beginning their search for suitable accommodation. With over 500,000 student beds needed nationwide, securing the right housing early has become essential for academic success. In South Africa, more than 600,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds were approved for study funding in 2025, following […]
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South Africa Reopens Inquest into Nobel Laureate Chief Albert Luthuli’s Mysterious 1967 Death South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reopened the inquest into the 1967 death of Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, the country’s first Nobel Peace Prize winner and former African National Congress (ANC) president. Family members and historians have long questioned the […]
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The annual Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC) for schools and learners across Southern Africa has named its winners for 2025 – and this year, three Gauteng learners have come out tops among the 40 000 participants from across Southern Africa. AGEC plays a unique role in Southern Africa by focusing on early-stage entrepreneurial exposure – targeting high school […]
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Johannesburg pulses with energy as South Africa gears up to host the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit from November 22 to 23, 2025. This event stands out as the first G20 gathering on African soil, a powerful moment that amplifies the continent’s voice in global talks. President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the charge, steering discussions under the […]
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By Vumiso Nyamazana – Regional Head: Corporate Property Finance, Absa CIB Annah Watkinson – Head of Global Finance: Coastal Regions, Absa CIB Almost five decades after Sun City set the benchmark for leisure destinations in South Africa, the spotlight has shifted to KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. The announcement of a new Club Med resort, developed by […]
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Reddford House The Hills is proud to announce that one of its own educators, Monde Msutwana, has been recognised as a contributing composer to Grammy-winning album Alkebulan II by US artist MattB featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which won in the category of Best Global Music Album. The recognition places Monde among the ranks of […]
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Today marks the official launch of the second edition of the African Voices of Science (AVoS), a continental initiative led by Speak Up Africa, dedicated to strengthening Africa’s voice and role in global health research, development, and innovation (RD&I). For decades, Africa has been portrayed as a passive recipient of solutions designed elsewhere. This narrative […]
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Google today announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and skills training. Connectivity Google […]
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