Tag: African
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Slave Ship Relic to Depart Smithsonian’s African American History Museum After Decade on View
A relic of the transatlantic slave trade that has anchored a major gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture since its opening will soon leave Washington, DC. According to theAssociated Press,the museum plans to remove a timber fragment from theSão José-Paquete de Africa, a Portuguese slave ship that sank off read more
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Zanele Muholi, South African ‘Visual Activist,’ Wins the World’s Top Photography Prize
Zanele Muholi, an acclaimed photographer and activist whose work celebrates the queer Black experience in South Africa and beyond, has won the Hasselblad Award, the world’s leading photography prize, which carries a cash award of SEK 2,000,000 (approximately $218,000). As part of the award, Muholi will receive a solo exhibition at the Hasselblad Center in read more
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South African Court Rejects Gabrielle Goliath’s Bid to Reinstate Venice Biennale Pavilion
A South African high court has dismissed artist Gabrielle Goliath’s last-ditch bid to overturn the cancellation of her Venice Biennale pavilion, rejecting the application just hours before the exhibition’s submission deadline. Goliath’s proposed pavilion, titled Elegy, was selected last month by the nonprofit Art Periodic to represent South Africa at the upcoming Venice Biennale, with read more
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Traditional African Baskets and Pottery Meet Pop Culture in Donté K. Hayes' Sculptures
Redolent of African basketry, hairstyles, headwear, and pottery, Donté K. Hayes’ abstract ceramic sculptures may be interpreted as poetic vessels, even though they lack traditional openings. While we easily associate clay pots and round woven forms with ideas related to storage, protection, and even spiritual significance, they also nod to the human head as a read more
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Big Cat Safaris in Africa – African safari company
A safari is not just a journey; it is a deeply emotional encounter with nature, a story woven through landscapes, wildlife, and culture. Among Africa’s most captivating wildlife experiences is the thrill of meeting the big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs. These apex predators represent the raw, untouched power of the wild, and no safari read more
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Qatar Museums, Not a Foreign Nation, Reportedly Tried to Acquire South African Pavilion Work
Yet more details have emerged surrounding the abrupt cancelation of Gabrielle Goliath‘s planned Venice Biennale pavilion for South Africa, with the Daily Maverick publishing a report about the allegations that a foreign nation tried to interfere in her exhibition. Gayton McKenzie, the South African culture minister, controversially said in a statement that he canceled Goliath’s read more
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Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
Nairobi — US President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. President Donald Trump announced restrictions on foreign nationals from 17 African countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public read more
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South Africa: Table Mountain Hits 1 Million Visitors in 2025 – South African News Briefs – December 17, 2025
Table Mountain Welcomes One Million Visitors in 2025 Table Mountain has welcomed one million visitors this year, reportsEWN. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company celebrated its 33rd millionth visitor since operations began, a domestic tourist from Limpopo. This milestone follows the celebration of the 32nd million visitor in January. The company’s Colette van Aswegen said read more
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South Africa: Western Cape Urges Compliance With Water Restrictions – South African News Briefs – December 15, 2025
Western Cape Govt Urges Compliance With Water Restrictions The Western Cape government has imposed water restrictions across the province to curb potential shortages during the hot, dry summer months, reports EWN. S everal towns identified as high risk for water insecurity. Provincial authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with level six restrictions implemented in Dysselsdorp read more
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