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Abdullah Ibrahim in the 1960s: how the famous pianist began to shape an African jazz sound

The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career as a jazz pianist was gradually established and he laid the foundations for the signature sound that is recognised today as people reflect on his passing.

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How a basic solar grant brought cheaper electricity to one shack settlement in South Africa

In South Africa, 47% of the national population is energy poor, meaning that they spend more than 10%-15% of their income on power and still do not have nearly enough for their basic needs.

The Conversation

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa

A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

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South African woman creates acclaimed wine from vineyard planted in her parents’ garden during lockdown

Natasha Jacka found an opportunity in the 2020 Covid lockdown when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

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Who was Andimba Toivo ya Toivo? The Namibian leader who chose justice over power

Celebrated Namibian liberation leader Andimba Toivo ya Toivo played an important role in his country’s development. Beyond Namibia, however, he remains unknown to many.

The Conversation

Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger?

South Africa’s hunger crisis is no longer a distant warning. Millions of poor households are forced to choose between food, electricity, transport and water every month. The country also faces worsening climate shocks, such as floods, heatwaves, drought and growing water scarcity.

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Abdullah Ibrahim obituary

South African jazz pianist, composer and improviser who cast a spell on audiences all over the world

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From the pain of apartheid to luscious beauty: 10 of the best recordings by jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim

The pianist and bandleader, who has died aged 91, had an inimitable style where bright, guileless melody met a fearless improvisational impulse

The Guardian - UK

Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

The Conversation

Sharks, seals, hunters, tourists – how wildlife-human interactions matter for conservation

Our relationships with wildlife are dynamic. They can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

The Conversation

Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major

JOHANNESBURG - Cape Town has been added to the prestigious World Marathon Majors, the elite series said on Wednesday, making it the first African race in the circuit.

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The reality behind the headlines: How safe is South Africa for tourists?

As shocking headlines shine a light on the issue of tourist security in South Africa, Amelia Neath speaks to local guides to go behind the stories and find out how visitors can experience all that the country has to offer while staying safe

The Independent UK

‘The patients scattered’: how gun crime cuts off healthcare for South Africa’s poorest

Cities see surge in attacks and extortion demands at clinics in townships, leaving patients and staff vulnerable

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Kenya: One dead in protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at…

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KLM apologises after Paralympian denied onboard wheelchair on 11-hour flight

Athlete Hannah Babalola says she was told to use the toilet without an aisle chair or leave Cape Town to Amsterdam flight

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These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling Interiors

Immerse yourself in greenery with our edit of heatwave-proof stays, from Cape Town to Hollywood and Provence

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Elderly British couple left abandoned in Abu Dhabi overnight due to Etihad error

Exclusive: David and Susan Hesketh never made it to their holiday in Cape Town after their flight was delayed

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Axi Brings Award-Winning Funded Trading Program and Manchester City Partnership to FMAS:26 in Cape Town

SYDNEY, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axi, the global FX and CFD broker serving traders across more than 100 countries, attended the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:26) on 26 and 27 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Africa is one of the…

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Enlit Africa 2026: Huawei Launches Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Huawei hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier gathering for the power, water, and energy sectors. Under the theme "Building Future Power Systems, Unleashing Surging Digital Intelligence Productivity", the summit brought together…

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Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo burnt down as anger grows

An Ebola treatment centre in a town at the heart of the outbreak in DR Congo is torched by scared and frustrated locals in the midst of a health crisis that claimed at least 159 lives so far and continues to spread. Also, our guest tells us why computer science…

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South Africa returns looted Zimbabwean remains and sacred artefact

The handover ceremony took place Tuesday at a museum in Cape Town, where eight coffins draped in the Zimbabwean flag stood in solemn tribute. The remains, removed more than a century ago, were taken as so-called “scientific specimens” during colonial rule.

The Conversation

Electric minibus taxis: the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape.

Evening Standard

Roxanne First's insider guide to Cape Town

The jewellery designer says you can’t beat the South African city for incredible views, an up-and-coming food scene and sundowners on the beach

The Conversation

South Africa needs R250 billion just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade

South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at…

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Airbnb in firing line as Cape Town’s housing crisis catches up with middle class

Social media full of complaints about digital nomads, while waiting list for social housing gets longer

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