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South African Anti-apartheid Icon Andrew Mlangeni Dies at 95

Andrew Mlangeni, the last surviving anti-apartheid activist convicted with Nelson Mandela at South Africa's infamous Rivonia Trial, has died at 95.

Albert John Luthuli – Africa’s First Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Died On This Day After Being Struck By A Train

Albert John Luthuli was a South African teacher, activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and politician. He was the first person of African heritage to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his nonviolent struggle against racial discrimination. Chief...

Statue of British Imperialist Cecil Rhodes Decapitated in Cape Town

A statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes has been decapitated in Cape Town in South Africa. The statue had previously been targeted and was first vandalised in 2001.

Zindzi Mandela, Youngest Daughter of Liberation Hero Nelson Mandela, Dies at 59

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African president and liberation hero Nelson Mandela, died on Monday, the Mandela family said.

Sibusiso Mthembu: Meet The South African Man Who Has Been to Heaven Four Times

Sibusiso Mthembu is a self-proclaimed prophet from Mandeni, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa who claims he has been to heaven four times. Sibusiso Mthembu, now 72, said there were 11 heavens and he had drawn a map of them. Mthembu had his...

Top 15 Universities in South Africa, 2020

University of Cape Town is the best University in South Africa according to the 2020-21 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) released on Monday. University of Cape Town is the best in South Africa while Stellenbosch University, University of KwaZulu-Natal,...

Press Freedom in Africa: Top 10 Countries Leading the Way in 2024

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its latest World Press Freedom Index, which ranks 180 countries based on the level of press freedom available to journalists. It, however, said press freedom remains highly fragile in Sub-Saharan Africa. The latest Reporters...

Most Powerful Military in Africa 2020: Nigeria’s Military Strength vs the Rest of Africa

Military website Global Firepower has released its strength rankings for 2020 – showing how the world’s largest armies compare to one another. The ranking is based on over 50 individual factors with categories ranging from military might and financials to...

Most Expensive Cities in South Africa, 2020

Pretoria is the most expensive city in South Africa, according to Numbeo’s 2020 city index. Data group Numbeo have published their Cost of Living indices for 2020, listing the cheapest and most expensive cities to live in South Africa. The index...

Most Dangerous Cities in South Africa (2025)

According to Numbeo crime index, Pretoria is one of the most dangerous cities in South Africa. South Africa was also ranked as the third most dangerous country in the world, with four local cities among the 10 most dangerous globally. Among...
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Le Rôdeur Massacre: The French Slave Ship That Drowned 36 Enslaved Africans for Insurance Money

The Le Rôdeur massacre was the deliberate drowning of 36 enslaved African people by the crew of the French...