WATCH | 5 armed robbers hit Cape Town liquor store

London Transit Worker Dead from Coronavirus After Man Claiming to be Infected Reportedly Spat on Her

Belly Mujinga and another worker were on duty at the Victoria transit station in central London on March 22 when they were approached by an unknown man, reported The

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The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G. was an iconic East Coast rapper who released only one album during his lifetime, but rose to fame after his untimely death in a shooting incident. He was born Christopher George Latore Wallace on May 21, 1972 to Voletta Wallace and George Latore and raised in Brooklyn, New

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21

1972

Explorers of Africa in History

Even in the 18th century, much of the interior of Africa was unfamiliar to Europeans. Rather they limited themselves to trade along the coast, first in gold, ivory, spices, and later slaves. In 1788 Joseph Banks, the botanist whod sailed across the Pacific Ocean with Cook, went as far as to found

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Dennis Brutus

Dennis Brutus , in full Dennis Vincent Brutus (born November 28, 1924, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia [now Harare, Zimbabwe]—died December 26, 2009, Cape Town, South Africa), poet whose works centre on his sufferings and those of his fellow blacks in South

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2009

Design Entrepreneur's 'Pandemic Pivot' Leads to 250% Increase in Sales

As an entrepreneur, Dionna Dorsey is more than a little familiar with riding out a rough patch of slower

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Dennis Brutus - Birthday

Dennis Brutus , in full Dennis Vincent Brutus (born November 28, 1924, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia [now Harare, Zimbabwe]—died December 26, 2009, Cape Town, South Africa), poet whose works centre on his sufferings and those of his fellow blacks in South Africa.

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Nov

28

1924

Myrick, Bismarck (1940- )

Bismarck Myrick is a retired United States Ambassador to Lesotho from 1995 to 1998 and the Republic of Liberia from 1999 to 2002. Originally from Portsmouth, Virginia, Myrick has held multiple positions with the U.S. government over a number of

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Breyten Breytenbach

Breyten Breytenbach , , pseudonym Jan Blom (born Sept. 16, 1939, Bonnievale, S.Af.), exiled South African writer who was a leading Afrikaner poet and critic of apartheid. He became a naturalized French

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Ghana coronavirus: jumbo recoveries, prez assents to 'People's Vaccine'

April 16: 5,530 cases, jumbo recoveries

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South Africa cases pass 10,000; concerns grow over Cape Town hotspot

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa (as of Monday May 11) surpassed 10,000, including 194 fatalities, according to Health Minister Zwelini

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Hyman, John Adams (1840-1891)

John Adams Hyman was born into slavery on July 23, 1840 in Warren County, North Carolina. Hymans thirst for knowledge resulted in him being sold away from his family for attempting to read a spelling book that was given to him by a sympathetic white jeweler. He continued to seek knowledge at his

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Source: Black Past

Sep

14

1891

Africa: Lessons in Explaining Viruses to the Public - Rely On the Science

One specific challenge with our healthcare system strengthening efforts in Kenya is that many patients preferred to receive care from herbalists and found it convenient to consult

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Daniel F. Malan

Daniel F. Malan , in full Daniel François Malan (born May 22, 1874, near Riebeeck West, Cape Colony [now in Western Cape, S.Af.]—died Feb. 7, 1959, Stellenbosch, S.Af.), statesman and politician who formed South Africa’s first exclusively Afrikaner government and instituted the policy of

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Source: Brittanica

May

22

1874

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela , original name Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela, original Xhosa name Nkosikazi Nobandle Nomzamo Madikizela (born September 26, 1936, Bizana, Pondoland district, Transkei [now in Eastern Cape], South Africa), South African social worker and activist considered by many black

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Source: Brittanica

Sep

26

1936

Kevin Hart and 2,500 fans race Philly

Kevin Hart stood outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art Saturday, preparing for what he had earlier tweeted would be a “Rocky

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Pinnacle Point - Howiesons Poort Cave Site in South Africa

Definition: Pinnacle Point, also known as PP13B, is the name of a sea cave in the coastal cliffs near Mossel Bay, on the southern coast of South Africa. The site includes an extensive Middle Stone Age deposit with multiple occupations, dated between 39,000 and 162,000 years ago, consisting of uncem

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Oliver Tambo - Death

Oliver Tambo , (born October 27, 1917, Bizana, Pondoland district, Transkei [now in Eastern Cape], South Africa—died April 24, 1993, Johannesburg), president of the South African black-nationalist African National Congress (ANC) between 1967 and 1991.

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1993

J.M. Coetzee

J.M. Coetzee , in full John Maxwell Coetzee (born February 9, 1940, Cape Town, South Africa), South African novelist, critic, and translator noted for his novels about the effects of colonization. In 2003 he won the Nobel Prize for

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Source: Brittanica

Feb

9

1940

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (The Kerner Report), 1967

REPORT OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CIVIL DISORDERS

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Source: Black Past

Jul

28

1967

Where Ahmaud Arbery Ran, Neighbors Cast Wary Eyes

Using security camera footage, cell phone video, and 911 calls and logs, The Times has reconstructed the critical 12 minutes from when Mr. Arbery appeared on Satilla Drive to his death, less than 300 yards

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Source: Unpublished Black History

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela - Former President of South Africa

Date of birth: 18 July

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Prominent coronavirus deaths: Somali ambassador to Egypt dies in Kuwait

From top politicians – former presidents, prime ministers and lawmakers, to entertainment icons and top sportsmen, the virus has left in its wake prominent casualties who could hardly get the send-off they would have been accorded in “normal

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Consider crowd funding for local startups

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More Latinas Are Choosing to Identify as Afro-Latina

When Aisha Cort walks into a convenience store with her rich brown skin and tiny dark locs, she knows she has the power to cause confusion by speaking

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Source: Oprah Magazine - Life and Career Advice, Beauty Tips, Wellness Trends

Southern African Independence Explained By Country

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Feb

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2017

Nelson Mandela

Name at birth: Rolihlahla Mandela

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Nadine Gordimer - Birthday

Nadine Gordimer , (born November 20, 1923, Springs, Transvaal [now in Gauteng], South Africa—died July 13, 2014, Johannesburg), South African novelist and short-story writer whose major theme was exile and alienation.

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Moshoeshoe

Moshoeshoe , also spelled Mshweshwe, Moshweshwe, or Moshesh, original name Lepoqo (born c. 1786, near the upper Caledon River, northern Basutoland [now in Lesotho]—died March 11, 1870, Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland), founder and first paramount chief of the Sotho (Basuto, Basotho) nation. One of the

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Africa: The 2020 Global Nutrition Report Calls on Govts, Businesses and Civil Society to Step up Efforts to Address Malnutrition

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten health and food systems in Africa and around the world, the 2020 Global Nutrition Report calls on governments, businesses and civil society to step up efforts to address malnutrition in all its

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Ethiopia coronavirus: 261 cases, president calls for global solidarity

May 10: 239 cases, Abiy appreciates US support

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