Arts and culture were given money in South Africa's budget. Why it matters: South African performers from the Mzansi Ballet. John Hogg/EPAAnalysts came to a range of conclusions about the budget speech delivered recently by South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. But few paid attention to his comments on arts and culture. He made a commitment that National Treasury will … [Read more...] about Arts and culture were given money in South Africa’s budget. Why it matters | The Conversation
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What DRC’s flawed election means for emerging democratic culture in Africa | The Conversation
What DRC's flawed election means for emerging democratic culture in Africa: Some in the DRC identify opposition leader Martin Fayulu as the winner but official results have yet to be released. EPA/ STEFAN KLEINOWITZOn December 30, 2018, 46 million citizens cast their votes in a historic election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There hasn’t been a peaceful transition of … [Read more...] about What DRC’s flawed election means for emerging democratic culture in Africa | The Conversation
For Africa’s people, culture and heritage are a form of liberation | The Conversation
For Africa's people, culture and heritage are a form of liberation: Malagasy people take part in famadihana, the ritual of the dead, to honour their ancestors. Tee La Rosa/FlickrToday, much effort is made to retell the stories of political activists who advanced the liberation of South Africa from apartheid. The heroic actions of Steve Biko, Chris Hani,Nelson Mandela, Winnie … [Read more...] about For Africa’s people, culture and heritage are a form of liberation | The Conversation
SA News: Crime Stats: ‘Culture of violence against farmers unacceptable’ – Agri SA
Crime Stats: 'Culture of violence against farmers unacceptable' – Agri SA: During the period under review, South Africa's murder rate increased by 6.9%. In real numbers, this means that a total of 20 336 people were murdered in South Africa in the past year, 1 320 more ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews the dti to Assist Grassroots Innovators to Showcase at The South … [Read more...] about SA News: Crime Stats: ‘Culture of violence against farmers unacceptable’ – Agri SA
Littering in South Africa is the expression of wider selfish – and costly — culture | The Conversation
Littering in South Africa is the expression of wider selfish – and costly -- culture: Dumped waste is a constant eyesore on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub. African News Agency Archives (ANA)It is common when municipal workers go on strike in South Africa to resort to upturning garbage cans and strewing litter around city centres. Their message is … [Read more...] about Littering in South Africa is the expression of wider selfish – and costly — culture | The Conversation
