Garreth Van Niekerk
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Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
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This Legendary Diepkloof Barbershop Has Perfected The Fade
If you're looking for the ultimate cut, Legends Barbershop is where it's at. → Read More
LGBTQI Flag Flies At Tshwane City Hall In Historic Human Rights First For SA
Queer rights are human rights. → Read More
IN PICTURES: Check Out These Extraordinary Acts From The Africa Circus Festival
Ethiopia was home this week to some of the continent's most amazing circus performers. → Read More
'Wakanda Forever' – Straight Out Of Nollywood!
Nollywood's answer to "Black Panther" is full of drama... and a hilarious talking snake. → Read More
Soweto's Black Female Florists Are Blossoming
A new initiative is kicking Soweto's floral industry into first gear. → Read More
Africa's First 'ATM Pharmacy' Launched In Alex
The teeming township adjacent to Sandton is now home to the latest in medical-dispensing technology. → Read More
New R34-million Soweto Sports Arena: Sport, Fitness And Fun
Expect water playparks, basketball and netball courts, and a whole lot of space to keep fit and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. → Read More
Take A First Look At Constitution Hill's Next Museum: The MARCH
The Museum and Archive of the Constitution at the Hill (MARCH) will be a museum about the nation, by the nation. → Read More
A Snake That Looks After Its Kids? Wits Has Just Discovered One
It is one of the few reptiles on the planet to look after its children after they are hatched. → Read More
Nakhane On New Music, The Problem With Queer Role Models And Late-Onset 'Inxeba' Trauma
HuffPost caught up with South Africa's artist of the moment, and tea was spilt. → Read More
5 South Africans To Watch At SXSW
You might've stopped paying attention after South African SpaceX founder Elon Musk told audiences at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference this week that he would be sending a space vehicle to Mars as early next year, but there are a whole bunch of other creative South Africans also presenting at the world's coolest conference. Here's who we think you shouldn't miss, if you're in Texas for… → Read More
Remember When Children Could Ride Elephants At Johannesburg Zoo?
It's been 114 years since the zoo opened, and some pretty bizarre things have happened there. → Read More
Get Your Mind Blown By Virtual Models Of Africa's Great Architectural Treasures
The University of Cape Town's Zamani Project is capturing the continent in 3D. → Read More
#PrideInRugby Club Rugby Tournament: R10K In Prize Money!
The Human Rights Commission and competitive gay/inclusive club Jozi Cats are hosting a club rugby tournament to say "Hell, no!" to homophobia in rugby. → Read More
Photos Capture Highs And Lows Of Cape Town Pride
Thousands took part in the 2018 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras – even those who didn't want it to happen at all. → Read More
Listeriosis: Here Are The Shocking Numbers
New statistics give a fuller picture regarding the listeriosis outbreak. → Read More
Looking For Ubuntu?
A new exhibition invites us to reflect on the future of ubuntu in South Africa. → Read More
South African Women Shine On OkayAfrica's 100 Women List
From Thuli Madonsela to Babes Wodumo, our women are rocking the continent. → Read More
Africa's Mysterious 'Mona Lisa' May Still Be Alive
A painting of the mysterious woman sold for R30-million on auction this weekend, but who is Princess Tutu, and where is she? → Read More
Highlights From The 1:54 Art Fair In Morocco
Crowds were thrilled as the 1:54 Art Fair finally "came home". → Read More