How people in Namaqualand are keeping the Nama language alive

Words: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp More than anything else, Paul Dawid Vogelsang wants his language...

Proudly South African snacks that make us feel nostalgic

We all have our favourite proudly South African snacks that have carried us through...

Remembering South Africa’s favourite commercials

Back in the day, before streaming sites like Showmax and Netflix became popular, South...

South African star Tyla announces 2024 performance… in South Africa

The wait is finally over for local Tyla fans, the ‘Tygers,’ as the artist...

10 unusual and interesting traditions celebrated around the world

As we celebrate Heritage Month in South Africa, let’s have a look at some...

8 brands you’ll be shocked to discover are not South African

When it comes to supporting our own, South Africans go all out in terms...

Gangs’stories: Marwan, or how to find redemption in Cape Town

Words: Steffen Bo Jensen, Professor, Department of Politics and Society, Aalborg University / The...

Watch: Adele thrills SA fans with on-stage moment: ‘Such a vibe!’

South African fans of the singer were thrilled to attend her concert in Munich,...

South Africa makes opera its own at home as its stars shine abroad

South African opera has developed its own uniquely local style – both in the...

Local artists convert Sea Point Promenade toilet into art

Cape Town’s iconic Sea Point Promenade is undergoing a vibrant metamorphosis as local artists...