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Sarafina! Revival Runs at Soweto Theatre in Tribute to 1976 Uprising
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The iconic South African musical Sarafina! has returned to the Soweto Theatre, with performances running until the end of May.
The 2026 revival marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising and has been reimagined by director Mpho Molepo as a tribute to South Africa’s youth and struggle history.
Originally created by the late Mbongeni Ngema with music by the late Hugh Masekela, the production tells the story of students resisting apartheid-era education policies.
The theatre says the revival is a collective act of remembrance, celebrating resilience, freedom, and the power of storytelling.
Molepo says the production is inspiring young people to take responsibility for changing their own surroundings and communities.
The 2026 revival marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising and has been reimagined by director Mpho Molepo as a tribute to South Africa’s youth and struggle history.
Originally created by the late Mbongeni Ngema with music by the late Hugh Masekela, the production tells the story of students resisting apartheid-era education policies.
The theatre says the revival is a collective act of remembrance, celebrating resilience, freedom, and the power of storytelling.
Molepo says the production is inspiring young people to take responsibility for changing their own surroundings and communities.
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Luvo Manyonga Wins First African Championship Gold in Comeback Return
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South African long jumper Luvo Manyonga has claimed his first African Championship title after winning gold at the 2026 African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.
The Olympic silver medallist won the men’s long jump with a leap of 8.15 metres, continuing his return to international athletics after years away from competition.
Manyonga previously won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and gold at the 2017 World Championships before his career was disrupted by doping bans linked to his battle with drug addiction.
The Olympic silver medallist won the men’s long jump with a leap of 8.15 metres, continuing his return to international athletics after years away from competition.
Manyonga previously won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and gold at the 2017 World Championships before his career was disrupted by doping bans linked to his battle with drug addiction.
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Cape Town Ranked 5th in the World for Culture
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Cape Town has been ranked 5th in the world for culture in Time Out’s latest global city survey, placing it alongside cities like London, Paris, New York and Berlin.
The ranking is based on feedback from thousands of locals across more than 150 cities, measuring the quality and affordability of cultural life, including music, festivals, literature and arts.
Cape Town scored strongly for its live music scene and festivals, with major cultural institutions such as Zeitz MOCAA, the Baxter Theatre and Artscape highlighted as key attractions.
It is the latest in a series of global recognitions for the city, which continues to rank highly for its tourism and lifestyle appeal
The ranking is based on feedback from thousands of locals across more than 150 cities, measuring the quality and affordability of cultural life, including music, festivals, literature and arts.
Cape Town scored strongly for its live music scene and festivals, with major cultural institutions such as Zeitz MOCAA, the Baxter Theatre and Artscape highlighted as key attractions.
It is the latest in a series of global recognitions for the city, which continues to rank highly for its tourism and lifestyle appeal
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The Rand is trading at 16.66 to the US Dollar, 16.66 to the British Pound, and 19.38 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,672.46 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,558.00.
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