In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished.

As South Africa commemorates Child Protection Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the safety and wellbeing of ...

In Philippi village in the Western Cape of South Africa, 24-year-old Simamkele Matinise works at an HIV-prevention mobile ...

6. Ke Zakumi, South Africa's famous FIFA World Cup soccer mascots was ‘born’ on this iconic day in 1994, according to the FIFA website. 7.While Youth Day is celebrated annually in South Africa on June ...

What makes these events so significant in South Africa’s history is that they ... and that is the problem with our young people. Youth Day has been reduced to our parents wearing school uniforms ...

On 1 May 2025, South Africa marked Workers’ Day, a time to reflect on the state of employment in the country. Yet, as the nation grapples with a youth unemployment rate of over 44%, experts ...

For some listeners, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” was a rebellious, grooving rock track ideal for car ride sing-alongs, but for the youth of South Africa, the pseudo-disco cut ...

The Federal Government has extolled South Africa on the occasion of its 31st anniversary of Freedom Day held on April 27 ... to cultural exchanges and youth empowerment. “Therefore, we stand ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans a happy and safe Easter ... offered his best wishes for the Easter break to South Africa's diverse Christian denominations as well as ...

But, "we have hands and at the end of the day ... persistent youth unemployment is persistently high levels of crime, despondency," said Bonga Makhanya, founder of the South African Youth ...

“With the proper education and support, South Africa’s youth can navigate the complexities ... not only when it comes to meeting the day-to-day financial demands, but also in ensuring that ...

South African Radio Personalities Celebrate World Radio Day. Today marks a very significant day to radio personalities and listeners alike. It is World Radio Day, as proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO ...