George Bizos obituary: Remembering Mandela’s gentle but fierce lawyer

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The South African champion of human rights remained active and outspoken into his tenth decade.

TRESemmé: South African shops pull products after ‘racist’ hair adverts

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Some of South Africa's biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.

Denis Mukwege: UN guards DR Congo Nobel laureate after death threats

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Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.

Why the Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC.

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The Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC - and they cannot wait for the new Premier League season to begin.

Sauti Sol: How do celebrities deal with mental health issues?

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The term, dustbin, is popular among a group of celebrated male musicians in Kenya when it comes to mental health.

The rise and rise of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns

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How Mamelodi Sundowns have won more South African league titles than traditional giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The plant being promoted as a herbal tonic

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Artemisia plant extracts have anti-malarial properties, but there's no evidence they can combat Covid-19.

George Bizos: Anti-apartheid lawyer who defended Mandela dies aged 92

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South Africa mourns the loss of human rights lawyer George Bizos after he dies of "natural causes".

Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks

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A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned.

How Sudan’s rebel deal offers lifeline for peace

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Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.