Charl Blignaut

Academics analysed South African series #ShakaILembe: "We found it used various aspects of Zulu language and dress in a way that’s not only authentic, but could be effective for preserving Zulu culture, especially for a new generation." https://t.co/uVzqh6r3nc

"A major finding was that women in matrilineal communities experienced lower levels of intimate partner violence than women in patrilineal communities or bilateral ones. Part of the reason is women’s access to resources." https://t.co/BvpGii7G8h

"People aged 60 and above are projected to make up over 12% of Ghana's total population by 2050, more than doubling the 2021 estimate of 6.8%. And more of these older adults are ageing alone." https://t.co/2oVIqu4BZ9

"During the first world war thousands of African men enlisted to fight for France and Britain were captured and held prisoner. Their stories and songs were recorded and archived by German linguists, who often didn’t understand a thing they were saying." https://t.co/F1YV1uHTpu

"What emerges from Lombard’s body of work is a profound understanding of interconnectedness. Between art and politics, between individual expression and collective liberation, between the click of a shutter and the rhythm of a bass line." https://t.co/OPy5UM8wFi

Photographer and jazz promoter Rashid Lombard was a force of nature, documenter, archivist, ally, always ready to get out and support artists, in love with his family, fiercely outspoken. And he always had the tea. Rest in power #RashidLombard https://t.co/Y7Soaafx7z

"Literature and writing are a world and not a country. Every single place and language can be omnicentric: translation can overcome any border, boundary, or geography and make understanding universal." https://t.co/X8F2PNqX9L

Thought for the day: giant sloths once roamed the earth https://t.co/4yFVoiDU5a

"Delusive speech works by hiding in plain sight on platforms we think we can trust, like Airbnb, https://t.co/IPR3KPB0za, Uber and others. Often, it’s indistinguishable from honest and genuine content." Thank you ⁦@jbjreid⁩ https://t.co/SAy8LdyHdY

"Case studies from Kenya illustrate the practice of “opting in” to orphanhood has precolonial roots. I define “opting in” as choosing to take on the label of being an orphan. This can be done by parents, relatives or even, in some instances, the child." https://t.co/WxziwEg87h

"What Takadiwa is building is not just an arts centre – it’s a new model space rooted in history and responsive to the present. The site itself becomes an ongoing installation, activated by artists, curators and the community.” Thank you ⁦@tinsmush⁩ https://t.co/FcOLK8qIRl

"Not only did Beckett feel strongly enough about apartheid’s injustices to make this donation, he also refused to let anyone perform his plays before South Africa’s racially segregated audiences." https://t.co/TCjKyYLtEf

"We should remember him not only because he made great films, but because he believed in the power of stories to change the world." #RIPMohamedLakhdarHamina https://t.co/HOgbd715DT

#RIPNgugiWaThiongo https://t.co/TlMAgMkVxG

"State regulation should be limited to establishing minimum health standards and providing training for traditional practitioners. In my view, it should leave age participation guidelines and informed consent to traditional authorities." https://t.co/d3q4T7oghs

"What we discovered exceeded all expectations. Far from being empty and isolated, the Tangier Peninsula is filled with evidence that people lived, died and held ceremonies there over thousands of years." https://t.co/DovgeZTZPO

"Nigeria’s thriving film industry is increasingly attracting higher budgets and producing films of high screen value. Seven Doors is one of these." https://t.co/wWtinhKvHJ