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A balance needs to be struck between the protection of teenagers and the preservation of culture.
Zimbabwe is named after an ancient stone city and its stone sculpture is world famous.
Between the 10th and 15th centuries, the gold market boomed, especially in Egypt, Persia, India and China. Southern Africa played a crucial role in meeting demand.
LGBTIQ+ life in Angola can be traced to before colonialism, though it has not been well documented. A recent project brings these stories to life.
The director passed away in Bamako at the age of 84. He was an incomparable force in Africa’s cinema history.
Before colonialism black South Africans viewed sex and morality very differently than today.
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Research Associate, Wits Centre for Diversity Studies
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