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Students Use Makeshift Stretcher to Rescue Injured Hiker, a Skill They Had Specifically Practiced

Students Use Makeshift Stretcher to Rescue Injured Hiker,...

A high school women’s group rescued a hiker with a broken leg having trained for...

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For every generation, vaccines work: Fatou’s story of trust, protection, hope

For every generation, vaccines work: Fatou’s story of trust,...

But science lives in people. Like Fatou Bintou Ceesay of Fajikunda.   From questions...

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Senegal Claims ‘Historic’ Gas Win as US Energy Firm Exits Major Project

Senegal Claims ‘Historic’ Gas Win as US Energy Firm Exits...

In a move hailed by the government as a landmark victory for national sovereignty,...

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Finn the Fundraising Pup Turns 6 – Uses His B-Day to Give Back!

Finn the Fundraising Pup Turns 6 – Uses His B-Day to Give...

Finn was a lockdown adoption who became his mom’s whole world. When his birthday...

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Raegan Morgan Earns Team SA Call-Up for International Chess Championships

Raegan Morgan Earns Team SA Call-Up for International Chess...

The nine-year-old U10 Girls Chess Champion will represent South Africa at the Africa...

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What Does it Take to Keep a Magazine Alive Today?

What Does it Take to Keep a Magazine Alive Today?

As BRICKS celebrates twelve years of independent print publishing, Editor & founder...

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Aliko Dangote Unveils Mega Refinery Project to End East Africa’s Fuel Imports

Aliko Dangote Unveils Mega Refinery Project to End East...

At the Africa We Build summit in Nairobi this April, billionaire industrialist Aliko...

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Ghana Slams Door on $109M US Health Deal

Ghana Slams Door on $109M US Health Deal

In a bold stand for sovereignty, Ghana’s government recently rejected $109 million...

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The Devil Wears Amazon

The Devil Wears Amazon

As tech billionaires embed themselves at the centre of the Met Gala, fashion’s biggest...

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12 Surprising African Countries That Allow Dual Citizenship By Marriage

12 Surprising African Countries That Allow Dual Citizenship...

You can become a dual citizen through various processes—through birth, marriage,...

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13 Traditional African Clothing That Identifies African Tribes At A Glance

13 Traditional African Clothing That Identifies African...

If you have ever been to any traditional African event, one of the first things...

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Surprise and Delight: 10 Unforgettable Gifts for Someone Traveling to Africa

Surprise and Delight: 10 Unforgettable Gifts for Someone...

Getting a gift for someone traveling to Africa is always practiced by Africans in...

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Zambia’s Sovereignty in the Crosshairs of Medical Imperialism

Zambia’s Sovereignty in the Crosshairs of Medical Imperialism

Today, April 30, 2026, the sun rose over Lusaka not as a symbol of a new dawn, but...

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Three Nations Now Offering Fast Pathways for the Diaspora

Three Nations Now Offering Fast Pathways for the Diaspora

For decades, the global African diaspora seeking a legal “homecoming” faced a daunting...

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The African Vibes Mother’s Day Gift Guide

The African Vibes Mother’s Day Gift Guide

The Ultimate African-Inspired Lifestyle Guide: 28 Must-Have Picks ???? Part 1: Bold...

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The African Vibes Mother’s Day Gift Guide:

The African Vibes Mother’s Day Gift Guide:

ALSO READ: 20 African Print Dresses That We Are Totally Crushing On This Fall The...

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Richie Shazam on the Power of Self-Authorship

Richie Shazam on the Power of Self-Authorship

In conversation with Chani Ra, the visual artist and model discusses community,...

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Boston Marathon Runners Praised for Stopping to Help Injured Competitor Cross Finish Line (WATCH)

Boston Marathon Runners Praised for Stopping to Help Injured...

Two runners at the Boston Marathon stopped mid-race to help a fellow competitor...

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President Boakai Cuts Salary by 40% Amid Economic Crisis

President Boakai Cuts Salary by 40% Amid Economic Crisis

In an era where executive perks often balloon alongside national debt, Liberian...

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Burkina Faso’s Bold Move to Unified Governance as the “Only Party”

Burkina Faso’s Bold Move to Unified Governance as the “Only...

In a move that has sent ripples across the continent and sparked a profound conversation...

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Lucy Dacus on tending to what matters most

Lucy Dacus on tending to what matters most

As the Virginia-born artist enters a new season, she reflects on love, loss, and...

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13 Black Friday Christmas Gift Ideas For African Moms

13 Black Friday Christmas Gift Ideas For African Moms

Early Christmas shoppers always get the best bargain. You can push your luck further...

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Diplomatic Tensions Flare as Xenophobia Unrest Grips South Africa

Diplomatic Tensions Flare as Xenophobia Unrest Grips South...

Diplomatic relations between South Africa and its West African peers have reached...

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(BPRW) Pennsylvania History Teacher Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year

(BPRW) Pennsylvania History Teacher Named 2026 National...

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)...

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End of an Era? Zimbabwe’s Shift Toward a Parliamentary-Led Presidency

End of an Era? Zimbabwe’s Shift Toward a Parliamentary-Led...

In the heart of Southern Africa, a quiet but profound conversation is echoing through...

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How the Senqu Bridge is Cementing the Brotherhood Between Lesotho and South Africa

How the Senqu Bridge is Cementing the Brotherhood Between...

The misty peaks of Mokhotlong, often hailed as the “Roof of Africa,” served as the...

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Poverty’s Stubborn Grip and Why Nigeria’s Economic Gains Aren’t Reaching the People

Poverty’s Stubborn Grip and Why Nigeria’s Economic Gains...

The numbers coming out of Abuja lately tell two very different stories. On one hand,...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Historic African Journey and the Dawn of a New Hope

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic African Journey and the Dawn of...

History isn’t just written in books; sometimes, it’s written in the dust of a thousand...

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22 African Print Dresses That Will Be Perfect For Church

22 African Print Dresses That Will Be Perfect For Church

Charles Hix once said, “Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.” With...

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“You Can’t Cancel History”: I Kissed a Girl cast on cancellation and the fight for lesbian representation

“You Can’t Cancel History”: I Kissed a Girl cast on cancellation...

This Lesbian Visibility Week, the cast of the beloved sapphic dating show come together...

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What Julius Malema’s 5-Year Sentence Really Means for the People

What Julius Malema’s 5-Year Sentence Really Means for the...

The sound outside the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court wasn’t just noise; it was...

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Peach PRC is building her pop world from fairy gardens and freak shows

Peach PRC is building her pop world from fairy gardens...

The Australian pop artist shares how nature reserves, botanical soundscapes and...

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ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting...

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Pre-order BRICKS ‘I Support You’ Issue with Leigh-Anne, Lucy Dacus, Zack Polanski & More Now

Pre-order BRICKS ‘I Support You’ Issue with Leigh-Anne,...

Get your hands on the latest issue of BRICKS from our online store now! The post...

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The Designers You Won’t Want To Miss at 080 Barcelona Fashion Week

The Designers You Won’t Want To Miss at 080 Barcelona Fashion...

As we gear up for its 37th edition, BRICKS break down what to expect. The post The...

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How Shenell Wellington Shot Maximilian Raynor’s ‘Post Me Your Last Kiss’ AW26 Collection

How Shenell Wellington Shot Maximilian Raynor’s ‘Post Me...

Meet the winner of BRICKS’ photography competition with Maximilian Raynor, hosted...

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How Shenell Wellington Shot Max Raynor’s ‘Post Me Your Last Kiss’ AW26 Collection

How Shenell Wellington Shot Max Raynor’s ‘Post Me Your...

Meet the winner of BRICKS’ photography competition with Maximilian Raynor, hosted...

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First-Ever Egg of a Mammal Ancestor Has Been Discovered by Wits Professors!

First-Ever Egg of a Mammal Ancestor Has Been Discovered...

Two Wits professors, alongside an international team, have answered one of palaeontology’s...

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New Exhibit Gives You the Chance to Support SA Artists and Own Original Prints!

New Exhibit Gives You the Chance to Support SA Artists...

Buying art and doing good!? There’s a local exhibition and online sale running this...

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Nick Hamman Shares Lunch with Siya Kolisi

Nick Hamman Shares Lunch with Siya Kolisi

Nick Hamman shares a video of a relaxed lunch with Siya Kolisi in Durban, where...

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600km for 3 Brave Hearts: Gregg Mitchley Completes His Epic Walk for Hope

600km for 3 Brave Hearts: Gregg Mitchley Completes His...

The journey may have been long, but man, did the spirit of Ubuntu make every step...

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Ground-Breaking Project Tracks Migratory Shorebirds from SA for the First Time!

Ground-Breaking Project Tracks Migratory Shorebirds from...

It’s birds without borders! A first-of-its-kind project in South Africa aims to...

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South African Professor Honoured for Groundbreaking Resilience Research

South African Professor Honoured for Groundbreaking Resilience...

Professor Linda Theron is recognised by Utrecht University for her internationally...

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Future Changemakers Explore the Wonders of Marine Science

Future Changemakers Explore the Wonders of Marine Science

From hands-on exploration to discovering the diverse fields of marine science, a...

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A Billion Tiny Insects are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth

A Billion Tiny Insects are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort...

350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible.  ...

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Hope Grows Louder for Mom of Four as Life-Changing Cancer Treatment Is Denied

Hope Grows Louder for Mom of Four as Life-Changing Cancer...

Another unimaginably stressful blow for Kate and her young family won’t dim the...

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Action Plan to Save SA’s Most Endangered Bird

Action Plan to Save SA’s Most Endangered Bird

With only 340 adults left, the Botha’s Lark faces extinction.   South Africa (10...

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Rustenburg Girls’ High Hosts Cyclathon So More Kids Have a Safe Place To Learn and Grow

Rustenburg Girls’ High Hosts Cyclathon So More Kids Have...

Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just looking for some weekend fun, Rustenburg...

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When Boerewors Meets Tacos: A Braai Twist You Didn’t Know You Needed

When Boerewors Meets Tacos: A Braai Twist You Didn’t Know...

South Africa meets Mexico when a simple and flavour-packed recipe combines boerewors...

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Cape Town Shelter Turns the Page for Its Final Resident

Cape Town Shelter Turns the Page for Its Final Resident

The Rea Thusana Home is celebrating a bittersweet but beautiful milestone as its...

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SA Guide Dog Association Shining a Light on Autism Support Dogs

SA Guide Dog Association Shining a Light on Autism Support...

Highlighting the 49 life-changing partnerships between children with autism and...

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Green Noise Returns with Urgent Stories from South Africa’s Fire Season

Green Noise Returns with Urgent Stories from South Africa’s...

CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast explores the devastating Cederberg wildfires and...

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Appreciating Ania: A Volunteer Meeting Needs and Changing Lives

Appreciating Ania: A Volunteer Meeting Needs and Changing...

Ania Finnemore is a quiet giver whose big heart and dedication leave everyone she...

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Clifton Defends SA Champs Senior and Junior Grand Aggregate Titles

Clifton Defends SA Champs Senior and Junior Grand Aggregate...

Clifton’s lifeguards continue their dominance at the 2026 SA Champs, taking the...

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Cetric Mphofela is Hitting the Road to Heal Mother Earth

Cetric Mphofela is Hitting the Road to Heal Mother Earth

One man, hundreds of kilometres, and a massive heart for the planet. Cetric Mphofela...

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How The Purple Sector is Opening the Door for Women in Motorsport

How The Purple Sector is Opening the Door for Women in...

Founded by two women in the sport, The Purple Sector is helping newcomers better...

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Move Over Peppermint Crisp, The Crunchy Is Having a Moment to Shine

Move Over Peppermint Crisp, The Crunchy Is Having a Moment...

South African chocolates never disappoint, I mean, who can argue that a Peppermint...

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Cape Town Runner Plans 2,000km Journey to Promote Addiction Recovery

Cape Town Runner Plans 2,000km Journey to Promote Addiction...

After overcoming 25 years of addiction, Denver Van Der Bergh is using long-distance...

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Why Med Student Tshegofatso Took a Study Break for Life-Saving Volunteering

Why Med Student Tshegofatso Took a Study Break for Life-Saving...

Rediscovering her “why” in the operating theatre, Tshegofatso put her books aside...

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A Call to Help Selfless Caregiver ‘Mama Bee’ See Again

A Call to Help Selfless Caregiver ‘Mama Bee’ See Again

74-year-old Mama Bee has spent a lifetime seeing the needs of the forgotten. Now,...

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Footprints 4 Sam Continues to Support Families in State Hospitals with Essential Care Buckets

Footprints 4 Sam Continues to Support Families in State...

Footprints 4 Sam delivers 120 care buckets to state hospitals, providing essential...

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From Nkandla to Healing Hands, Dr Nqobile Shezi’s Journey Is Quietly Remarkable

From Nkandla to Healing Hands, Dr Nqobile Shezi’s Journey...

Dr Nqobile Shezi’s journey is a powerful reminder that purpose, resilience and self-belief...

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Rebuilding Young Lives Starts with Health That Heals the Whole Child

Rebuilding Young Lives Starts with Health That Heals the...

World Health Day may have been yesterday, but at Girls and Boys Town SA, the mission...

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Holly Rey Connects with Young Warriors in the Fight for Better Diabetes Care

Holly Rey Connects with Young Warriors in the Fight for...

SA musician and proud Diabetes advocate Holly Rey got to connect with children living...

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Watch Hendrina Lawrenz Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres Strong!

Watch Hendrina Lawrenz Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres...

Hendrina Lawrenz celebrated her 90th birthday by walking 10 kilometres, leaving...

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Alumni Ride 1,045km to Support Schools and Community in Qonce

Alumni Ride 1,045km to Support Schools and Community in...

The Old Dalian Union launches an eight-day, 1,045km cycle tour from Cape Town to...

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Watch Hendrina Lawrens Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres Strong!

Watch Hendrina Lawrens Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres...

Hendrina Lawrens celebrated her 90th birthday by walking 10 kilometres, leaving...

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“Main Street Sundays” Invites Joburgers Back Into the Heart of the City

“Main Street Sundays” Invites Joburgers Back Into the Heart...

Main Street is about to transform into something most Joburgers haven’t seen in...

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A Cyclist’s Call for Safer Roads After Surviving the Unthinkable

A Cyclist’s Call for Safer Roads After Surviving the Unthinkable

After surviving two devastating road accidents, Nicette Millar is rebuilding her...

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Leon Kluge Reveals SA’s Display for RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

Leon Kluge Reveals SA’s Display for RHS Chelsea Flower...

Kluge has shared a glimpse into the inspiration behind SA’s display at this year’s...

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SA’s ⁠Dr Emile Gouws Pens Impactful Message for Autism Awareness Month

SA’s ⁠Dr Emile Gouws Pens Impactful Message for Autism...

Dr Emile Gouws knows the power of words. This Autism Awareness Month, he’s using...

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NSPCA Inspires Young Hearts: Teaching Compassion for Animals in Mokgola Village

NSPCA Inspires Young Hearts: Teaching Compassion for Animals...

When you know better, you do better. The NSPCA travelled all the way to a school...

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Rare Curiosities From 18th and 19th Centuries Restored and on Exhibit in PTA

Rare Curiosities From 18th and 19th Centuries Restored...

After sitting out of public view for more than three decades, a rare collection...

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After 8 Years, Blue the Ragged-Tooth Shark Reclaim Her Place in the Wild!

After 8 Years, Blue the Ragged-Tooth Shark Reclaim Her...

From a rescued survivor to a 200kg force of nature, a ragged-tooth shark named Blue...

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South Africa’s Junior Middleweight Star Jarred Silverman Back in Action

South Africa’s Junior Middleweight Star Jarred Silverman...

After surviving a near-fatal shooting, Jarred Silverman is back in the ring on 25...

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