Many people find that traditional dance unites the mind, body and community. There are many different and unique forms of …
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University of Pretoria set to bring pro-Afrikaans linguistic policy to an end
The in South Africa will soon be ‘phasing out’ Afrikaans as its educational medium. The language will be replaced by …
The “Soap-Opera” Genre: Fact or Fiction?
WHAT IS A ‘SOAP-OPERA’?
A “soap-opera” is a dramatised television series based on real life. The majority of soap-operas are …
Community Theatre: Can it change the world we live in?
WHAT IS IT?
Community theatre provides a space for discussion and development within a community. It is defined as theatre …
Groundbreaking Exhibition Puts African Art And Audiences First
WHAT IS PRÊTE-MOI TON RÊVE / LEND ME YOUR DREAM?
This is the title of a major exhibition featuring 28 …
Language Endangerment — Why and how should we protect them?
Perhaps one of the most important issues of our time is the increasing rate of language endangerment, where a language …
What Can We Learn From The 2019 World Athletics Championships?
Sportsmen and women from all over the globe gathered in Doha, Qatar in the Middle East from late September to …
The Head Of The Great Bieri
WHAT IS BIERI?
In the , wooden sculptures are made for the cult (a group of people who all believe …
The History of Gold-Weights in Ghana
THE PAST OF GOLD-WEIGHTS
has been an important form of currency for centuries. Historically in Ghana, the Akan people have …
Life In La Sape: Congo’s High Fashion Sapeurs
Despite the unstable backdrop of the DRC and Congo-Brazzaville, two countries which still experience conflict and poverty. The streets of …