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Women dance and sing during the Women’s Day commemoration at Silahla Sports Field on August 09, 2022 in Richmond, South Africa.

Why Does South Africa Celebrate Women’s Day on August 9?

Culture
A portrait photo of Stogie T in a black t-shirt.

The Many Phases and Faces of Stogie T

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People queue outside of the South African High Commission in central London on May 18, 2024, to vote in South Africa's forthcoming general election.

The Hopes and Fears of South Africans Ahead of the Elections

News
A photo of Nelson Mandela wearing a suit while smiling as he does his famous “Madiba shuffle” which involves forming a double fist and raising both arms in a curved position while moving the body slightly.

Paul Weinberg on Documenting Apartheid and South Africa’s 1994 Elections

South Africa
A photo of a former uMkhonto weSizwe member wearing full military camouflage during a parade marking the 50th anniversary of the group’s establishment.

Spear of the Nation: The Legacy of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe

South Africa
An illustration made from stills from South African movies ‘Sew the Winter Into my Skin,’ ‘Yesterday,’ and ‘Tsotsi.’

South Africa’s 30 Years of Democracy Celebrated on Film

Film + TV
An illustration showing four South African performing artists (from left) Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa, Distruction Boyz.

30 South African Songs of Freedom

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