Stories about South Africa
Some historic moments for Africa at the 2024 Olympic Games
As compared to other African countries, Kenya emerged top on the Paris 2024 Olympics medal table with 11 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 5 bronze), followed by South Africa with 6 medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze).
South African model Chidimma Adetshina’s is being attacked on social media, and this is the reason why
South African citizens fear that foreigners, mainly African immigrants, are coming in to steal their jobs and commit crimes, which is overwhelmingly not supported by facts or data.
The fastest African athletes to watch at the Paris Olympics
Ethiopia and Kenya are known for their dominance in long-distance running and aim to put their mark on other track and field events.
Kgothatso Montjane’s Wimbledon glory reflects rise of wheelchair tennis in South Africa
"The triumph is not only a personal victory but also a significant moment for wheelchair tennis, inspiring individuals who face similar challenges in South Africa and the continent at large."
The maritime crews keeping Africa connected to the internet
“These are uniquely skilled artisans and technicians who retrieve and repair cables, sometimes from depths of multiple kilometres under the ocean.”
Is China partly responsible for the destruction of Africa's Miombo woodlands?
China is the world's largest importer of timber. How has it affected the forest and timber industry in Africa?
Young voters share their expectations ahead of South African elections
The youth demographic, those aged between 18 and 39, constitutes 42 percent (11.7 million) of registered voters, underscoring the significance of their vote in the upcoming elections on May 29.
A look at South Africa’s media landscape ahead of the upcoming elections
"The country’s constitution recognises 12 languages but the most spoken languages include Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English. Media publications and broadcasts in South Africa are mostly in English and Afrikaans."
South Africa and Israel meet at the International Court of Justice
This article looks at South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and what will happen during the legal proceedings.
Bowling for glory: South Africa's cricket (almost) redemption
Under Bavuma's captaincy, the Proteas have witnessed a resurgence, drawing inspiration from their successful rugby counterparts for consecutive World Cup victories.
Four change leaders combating gender-based violence in Africa and India
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and non-partner sexual violence(NPSV) are two of the most common forms of violence experienced by women.
How rugby became part of the DNA of South Africans
How did South Africa reach the pinnacle of four rugby World Cup wins? And how did a team that symbolized the Afrikaner heartland, and apartheid, come to be embraced by South Africans of all colors?
Four citizen-led campaigns promoting mental health awareness in Africa and India
According to a 2021 World Health Organization report, one in four people will experience mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives.
Which African countries may join the BRICS group of nations, and why do they want to?
"Economic considerations, with BRICS countries constituting a significant portion of global GDP, offer expansive trade and investment opportunities for African economies ... [and] can attract direct foreign investment, technological advancement, and bolster export capabilities."
Uganda enacts repressive law putting LGBTQ+ communities at serious risk
Uganda's LGBTQ+ community is now under threat of imprisonment and capital punishment following the enactment of this discriminatory "anti-homosexuality" law.
Interview: Behind the scenes of Netflix/UNESCO's African Folktales Reimagined
Global Voices spoke with juror and mentor Femi Odugbemi about his role in this project, working with his mentee, and the significance of the project to Africa’s film industry.
Reports on COVID fund management show scale of corruption in Africa
The misappropriation of Covid response funds was identified in management reports, thus angering the civil society in Togo and Senegal alike.
How political gaslighting undermines public policy; a case study of South Africa, Brazil and the United States
The political landscape of 2022 is inextricably linked to the phenomenon of ‘political gaslighting’, the erosion of the general public’s epistemic autonomy and self-trust for the sake of forwarding a particular political agenda.
These culturally conscious African fashion designers are leading another sportswear revolution
“I decided to create something that was tailored for African bodies with a print that represented my tribe,” said Jabulile Gwala, founder of Siko Republik
State capture in South Africa by the Gupta family: A lesson on political influence
Growing inequality and uncapped wealth have created a mega-wealthy segment of society. With this money comes influence that may pose a danger to the integrity of domestic policy and sovereignty.
Why has Swahili not become Africa’s unifying language?
Despite all of these countries' strong intentions to make Kiswahili their motherland's lingua franca, geo-political differences and foreign influence remain as some of the obstacles that jeopardize its success.
