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Why we do what we do. Explaining cultural beliefs & practices in today’s world.🌍

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September may be over, but some of its best cultural moments came from brands that decided Heritage Month needed more than another social media greeting.

Here are the campaigns that got people talking:
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Heritage Day in South Africa: If we took the clothes off, what exactly would we still be doing to keep our culture alive?

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👑 A crown for the Zulu queen.

The proverb lebitla la mosadi ke bogadi says a woman's grave is at her marital home. But did we expect Queen Nomzamo to stay silent until she actually died?

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As Mental Health Month wraps up, this conversation should not end here.

“Our culture taught us to carry everything, but even the strongest tree bends in the middle of the storm.”

Why do many African men still struggle to ask for help?

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What makes a father in Africa?

From uncles and grandfathers to older brothers, fatherhood isn’t just biology.

Sometimes an absent father in one home becomes a present uncle or stepfather in another.

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Happy Father’s Day to the fathers, step-fathers, brothers, uncles and grandfathers.

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In My Culture: Motho ga a lahlwe – This Youth Day, spare a thought for the children caught in SA’s immigration crisis

What happens to their education, friendships and futures when families are forced to cross borders?

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Has The Polygamist started a debate in your house yet?

Beyond the drama, the Netflix hit asks a bigger question: Should some African traditions evolve with the times?

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Why was 'skopo' traditionally reserved for men in some African families? 🤔

As South Africa marks Men's Mental Health Month, In My Culture explores how a cultural custom rooted in appreciation is evolving as more women embrace the once-forbidden delicacy.

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Looking for Youth Day plans?

🇿🇦Here is your ultimate cultural guide to June 16 gigs across South Africa.

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Politics aside, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning on Sunday night is one every South African should pay attention to.

🤬When appearance becomes evidence, anyone can be targeted based on their accent, language, or surname.

Using tactics of past exclusion against fellow Africans does not solve structural challenges.

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A slip of the tongue leaves a permanent scar: Why Africans must reject anti-migrant slurs and look-based profiling

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Can AI understand the language spoken around your family dinner table?

For many South Africans, the answer has often been no.

A new local AI model, MzansiLM, has been trained on all 11 official written languages, helping bring more of South Africa's languages into the digital world.

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🍲 Here's how missing a taste of home sparked an idea with global impact.

A craving for African comfort food in Germany led to the launch of Africanlicious, a platform where African cooks, vendors and small businesses can reach customers around the world.

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“Keep your elbows off the table!” 🤗

We’ve all heard it… but the reason behind it might surprise you.

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‘Elbows off the table’: How old furniture shaped today’s table manners [VIDEO]
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A new South African study by Wits University reveals how children and AI systems learn language in surprisingly similar ways, and why culture may be the key to the future of communication.

From isiZulu idioms to AI chatbots, language evolves through generations.

🧠 “Culture is key,” say researchers.

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Culture Column | In My Culture: ‘We don’t throw mud into the well that gives us water’

Perhaps Africa’s real question is not whether we share the same water, but how we each take responsibility for the well’s future.

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In My Culture, knowledge is best shared and wisdom is passed from one generation to the next.

Happy Africa Day!

May our culture continue to inspire the world!

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🌍 Africa Day Check-In: The African Union has been around for 24 years.

Do you think it’s succeeding in uniting Africa?

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Gig Guide | Here’s How Africa and the World Are Celebrating Africa Day 2026.

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Do you know what ‘Ikhamanga’ means?

Here’s why this honour is uniquely fitting for South African music legend @OskidoIBelieve received the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga.

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In many African cultures, shaving your hair after a death has a profound spiritual and psychological impact on the bereaved and the community around them.

Read and watch more on how this tradition aids mental wellness during grief:

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