South Africa

Chidimma Adetshina
Xenophobia Blues and the South African Complex: Is the Dangerous Politics of Nazism on the Rise Again?

The recurrent pattern in these controversies in South Africa is that they are consistently targeted…

Savage Beauty
“Savage Beauty Season 2” Review: Lebogang Mogashoa’s Series Fails to Honour its Important Plots

It’s confusing and frustrating that the second season of Savage Beauty lacks the decency to…

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“The Winning Ticket” Review: In Kganki Star Mphahlele’s Film, Familial Bond is the Winning Formula

But the film’s divergence, which can be argued is no less unique,  is the family…

“Musangwe” Review: Lufuno Nekhabambe’s Debut Film Futilely Fondles with South African Culture

If the movie is, among other things, an ode on South Africa’s Musangwe boxing competition,…

“Heart of the Hunter” Review: Another Action Thriller That Flatters to Deceive

As far as action thrillers go, Heart of the Hunter is as convoluted as they…

Paris 2024: Four African Teams Battle for Final Football Tickets at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament

In the ultimate round of qualification, Nigeria will face off against South Africa, and Zambia…

Abomkhulu -review - Afrocritik
“Abomkhulu” Review: The Kganki Mphahlele-Directed Film is Fresh, Funny and Filled With Lessons

Written by Caroline Kganyago Ralefeta and directed by Kganki Star Mphahlele, Abomkhulu is a film…

“Inkabi” Review: Michelle Tiren’s Performance is the Only Spark in Norman Maake’s Crime Thriller

Inkabi is a less-than-stellar film only made bearable by the talent of its lead actress.…

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AFCON 2023: The Differential Teams That Made History

Cape Verde, Angola, Mauritania, and South Africa have been at the centre of performances that…

Nigeria South Africa Head to Head
AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals: Nigeria vs South Africa, History, Trade, and Rivalry Beyond the Pitch

Beyond the sporting rivalry, Nigeria and South Africa also share a strong bond of friendship…