Mozambique’s economic growth has been one of the strongest among African nations in the last decade, thanks in large part to the export of metals including aluminum and gold. But the GDP growth is not without human costs. Inhalation of silica dust from gold-bearing rocks, for example, can cause diseases like silicosis, which in turn [...]

Although the South African constitution protects people from violence and discrimination based on their sexual orientation, homophobia is widespread, especially within the townships and poorer communities. Corrective rape is the idea that a lesbian woman will be “cured” and “punished” if she is raped. As a result, violence against lesbian and transgendered women in South [...]

It seems the words of Chic’s 1978 disco classic are still true in 2012. South African hip hop crew Die Antwoord are back, and not only are they the stars of fashion designer Alexander Wang’s spring 2012 campaign, but they’ve also got a new track with a video that’s freakier than ever. I Fink U Freeky, from their new album Ten$ion, is [...]

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Movie of the End of the Weekend, numéro 4, January 22nd 2012 Angels in the Dust (2007) – Director: Louise Hogarth Filmmaker Louise Hogarth’s documentary Angels in the Dust chronicles one of the most uplifting yet unsung stories of our time: that of the Botshabelo Orphanage outside of Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded by Marion and [...]

2011 was a year of worldwide unrest. Traditional social structures that favor the interests of those with money and power are being called into question by the masses. These are the most striking moments of 2011. 5. Death of Bin Laden & End to the War in Iraq 10 years after the September 11 attacks, [...]

A so-called last minute deal at the COP17 Climate Talks in Durban, South Africa has led politicians and some media outlets to laud the cooperation of diplomats to come to an agreement to ultimately curb anthropogenic carbon emissions. Environmentalist are largely left bewildered by the cheers. Under the veneer of supposed progress, all that one [...]

A recently released case study from Friends of the Earth International, the world’s leading grassroots environmental organization, has exposed energy giant Sasol as having done much to undermine the recent climate talks in South Africa. Established as a state-owned venture in 1950 and privatized in 1979, Sasol has become a global company with operations in [...]

Spoek (Ghost) Mathambo is the thrilling new South African artist who is transforming the idea of African culture and the western perception of it. He is a culture shock artist, who utilizes the darkness and beauty of Africa to highlight his music. Not to mention, his sound is electronic, grimy and futuristic. Mathambo stands aside [...]