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Travelling while black: 7 South African travelogues you should read

February 5, 2023February 4, 2023 The African Mirror South African travelogues, Travel writing, diverse travel writing, South African

TRAVEL writing in Africa is often associated with colonial ventures of the past or white adventure pursuits of today. But

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Madosini, a South African national treasure whose music kept a rich history alive

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 The African Mirror Madosini, national treasure, African musician, songwriter, storyteller, Latozi “Madosini” Mphahleni, indigenous music activist, South African

RENOWNED African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi “Madosini” Mphahleni passed away late in 2022. The cultural and indigenous music activist,

HEALTH

Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking up a storm

September 4, 2022September 3, 2022 The African Mirror Zimbabwean woman, Phophi Ramathuba, health minister, healthcare, migrants, South African

A political storm has erupted in South Africa after a video went viral showing the health minister for the Limpopo

NEWS

South African trade unions sign wage deal with miner Sibanye

June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 The African Mirror trade unions, NUM, AMCU, Sibanye Stillwater, South African

TWO South African trade unions have signed a three-year wage agreement with miner Sibanye Stillwater on June 11, one of the

ENVIRONMENT

Early warnings for floods in South Africa: engineering for future climate change

April 21, 2022April 20, 2022 The African Mirror Early warnings, climate change, floods and mudslides, floods, KwaZulu-Natal, rainfall, South African

SEVERE weather, rain and flooding are at the forefront of the minds of many South Africans, especially those in KwaZulu-Natal.

COVID-19

South Africa leads as Africa ups pandemic preparedness

December 23, 2021December 22, 2021 The African Mirror epidemics, pandemic preparedness, South African

A wide range of African countries are showing encouraging improvements to health security scores as leaders and health experts ramp up efforts to ensure the continent can handle future public health threats.