Latest articles on Africa Day

Mamphela Ramphele: Africa Day — a celebration of resilience

Opinion Mamphela Ramphele - 25 May 2020

We have an abundance of land, sun, wind, and rivers to power up an ecologically sound development process for the 21st century

Tawana Kupe: It takes a continent to raise the Africa we want

Coronavirus Tawana Kupe - 24 May 2020

Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders

As cyclones and droughts hit Africa, it’s time to demand climate justice

Article Landry Ninteretse - 25 May 2019

As the continent most affected by climate change, African countries must have a strong interest in limiting the temperature below 1.5° C

Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism

Article Siphokazi Magadla - 25 May 2019

When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?

This Africa Day, the continent is at a crossroads

Africa Rudo Kwaramba-kayombo - 25 May 2019

Demographic changes are placing the continent on the brink of what could bring a ‘demographic dividend’ – but only if the right action is taken now.

Terror attacks mar Africa Day celebrations

Analysis Webster Zambara - 24 May 2016

Human rights and the rights of women are the focus of Africa Day, but increasingly terror attacks are hampering development, writes Webster Zambara.

Don’t Miss This: May 29 – June 4

Article Arts Desk - 28 May 2015

From the Bushfire music and art festival in Swaziland to the Bassline Africa Day Concert, we've rounded up this week's not-to-be-missed events.

Zuma: AU anthem will encourage patriotism

Article Staff Reporter - 25 May 2015

President Jacob Zuma has stressed that incorporating the African Union anthem in SA schools and churches will help build African unity.

Abena Koomson: life is polyrhythmic

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 22 May 2015

Ghanaian American artist Abena Koomson on life, art and the unifying power of Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti's music.

A day to weigh up the continent

Africa Comment Author - 21 May 2015

May 25 is Africa Day. It is neither a day for Afropessimists to gloat nor one for Afro-optimists to say the African dream has been achieved.

DON’T MISS THIS: Bassline Africa Day concert

Article Staff Reporter - 20 May 2014

The Bassline Africa Day concert features top South African acts performing alongside some of the continent's most celebrated new talent.

ANC: Africa’s economic independence is still an ideal

Africa Sapa - 25 May 2013

In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal.

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

Africa Jenny Vaughan - 25 May 2013

African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa's problems set aside for a day to mark progress.

Africa Day: Development, reconciliation and the African Renaissance

Analysis Tim Murithi & Comment Fanie Du Toit - 24 May 2013

Carefully honed and systematically applied reconciliation policies could serve to strengthen cooperation and renewal on the continent.

Hero’s war on mutilation

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 24 May 2013

Bogaletch Gebre was born in rural Ethiopia in the 1950s into circumstances "not much different than most of the girls of my time".

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Hopefield: Brutal police vs brutalised citizens

charlene roberts - 4 Aug 2020

The small town’s residents, who say they’ve been terrorised by rogue police officers for years, were unsurprised when Reginald Linnerd was found beaten to death in a holding cell

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Western Cape warned not to be complacent about flat-lining Covid-19 cases

Lester Kiewit - 4 Aug 2020

The Western Cape, which once had the highest number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa, is seeing a steady decline in active cases

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Sisulu axes another water board

Paddy Harper - 4 Aug 2020

Umgeni Water’s board in KwaZulu-Natal was appointed irregularly by her predecessor, the water and sanitation minister claims

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Special Reports

Associate general accountant reveals why she chose to work in the public sector – and stayed

special reports - 4 Aug 2020

Rakshika Danilala is part of the team tasked with auditing the R500-billion fiscal package allocated by government to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Accounting for sustainability: A South African case study

special reports - 4 Aug 2020

The accountancy profession has been recognised and seen its models replicated as successful models for projects that contribute towards the SDGs

Special Reports

Debt management amid Covid-19 and beyond

special reports - 3 Aug 2020

This webinar on Debt Management, sponsored by Debt Rescue, had its experts share a practical approach to debt management amid this crisis and beyond

Special Reports

NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa

Special Reports

The benefits of being a GEMS member

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

The scheme offers comprehensive and affordable healthcare options to all public service employees and greater access to better healthcare

Special Reports

The evolution of South Africa’s savings culture

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

A common misconception is that you need a lot of money to start saving, but this is simply not true – you can start with R50

Special Reports

Tobacco producers welcome new research confirming that cigarette ban has failed

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

Every day that goes by shows the importance of getting rid of this ban and going back to producing and selling cigarettes as we were before

Special Reports

Cost increases sharing of cigarettes

Eamonn Ryan - 31 Jul 2020

Many people are questioning whether the ban on tobacco in South Africa is not in fact having the opposite effect of that intended