Maria McCloy: The Jozi Cultural Icon Who Wore Africa Proudly Into Modern Life
Maria McCloy, a titanic force in South African culture, fashion, and media, passed away on Wednesday, 13 May, as the continent celebrates Africa Month.
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In My Culture
Our Cultures, Our Stories
In My Culture
Our Cultures, Our Stories
Author: Staff Writer
WATCH: From Mama to Madre — The World Has Many Names for Mother
A global look at the many names for mother across cultures and languages.
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In My Culture, Motherhood Was Once a Village Project
Sub-Saharan Africa currently holds the highest rate of single mothers globally, with roughly 32% of moms across the region raising children alone.
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In My Culture | Why some African mothers mourn in silence on Mother’s Day
In many African cultures, motherhood carries profound spiritual responsibilities often unseen by the modern eye.
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Why Tropika’s collaboration with Dr Esther Mahlangu feels bigger than a beverage
By putting this liquid in a bottle adorned with Dr Mahlangu’s legendary Ndebele patterns, Tropika has successfully packaged nostalgia.
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How 2026 Met ‘Gala Costume Art’ theme honoured global cultures
The steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed into a global gallery this year as the 2026 Met Gala
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AR awakens the past at Melville Koppies
‘For many of the present generation, these histories can feel distant and this project steps in as not just a technological achievement but an intellectual and cultural bridge.’
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Are we unhappy?
South Africa’s low happiness ranking sparks debate—but in our culture, joy has never been something you measure. It’s something you live, share, and carry together.
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“Even the best cooking pot will not produce food.”
“Even the best cooking pot will not produce food.”
‘Tools mean nothing without effort.’