Why iconic trees are so important to us – and how replacing those that fall is often complicated: The Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall, UK. Mark Godden/Shutterstock An ancient kola tree has been cut down in southern Ghana. Local tradition held that the tree had grown on the spot where spiritual leader Komfo Anokye …
As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs: Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades. The spring/summer 2024 collection, launching at Paris Fashion Week on September 30, will be her last. Burton, born in Macclesfield, …
Winnie and Mandela biography: a masterful tale of South Africa’s troubled, iconic power couple: A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair. It’s a work of scholarship involving an immense body of primary and secondary research, written with flair and panache but in …
Jamie Reid: the defiant punk art of the man behind the Sex Pistols’ iconic imagery: The death of graphic designer and activist Jamie Reid earlier this month was a huge loss for both the design community and the political left. Right until his death, Reid made incendiary works that incessantly attacked the political status quo. …
Brazil’s iconic football shirt was a symbol of Bolsonaro – here’s how the World Cup is changing that: Like many extremist and authoritarian leaders before him, outgoing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro seized on national symbols during his rise to power and tried to make them his own. The national football shirt is a case in …
The legacy of iconic singer Miriam Makeba and her art of activism: Photo by James Andanson/Sygma via Getty Images South Africa’s world famous singer and activist Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) would have turned 90 on 4 March 2022. Born Zenzile Miriam Makeba in Johannesburg’s Prospect township, she had a life of remarkable global impact. She contributed …
Photographing Bloody Sunday: the complex legacy of the Troubles’ most iconic images: On January 30 1972, dozens of photographers arrived in Derry, Northern Ireland, to cover a protest march against internment without trial. The day’s events turned violent when British paratroopers opened fire. The photographers ended up capturing on film one of the most significant …
Paella given official cultural recognition — what this new status means for the iconic dish: Elena Eryomenko / Shutterstock Paella – the iconic Valencian rice dish made with fish, meat or vegetables – has been officially recognised for its cultural importance. In October, the local government in the Valencia region of Spain declared paella an …
The Battle of Algiers: an iconic film whose message of hope still resonates today: Yacef Saadi (R), military leader of the FLN National Liberation Front networks of the autonomous zone of Algiers, poses after being captured at the end of the "Battle of Algiers". Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images Saadi Yacef, the Algerian revolutionary …
South Africa in the news: Iconic debuts: Javier Hernandez’s Community Shield magic vs Chelsea: Javier Hernandez needed just 31 minutes to find the back of the net for Manchester United in 2010 with the sort of goal few, if any, have ever scored. Chicharito’s move to Manchester United was one of …: “South Africa” – BingNews South …
Mzilikazi Khumalo: iconic composer who defied apartheid odds to leave a rich legacy: The late Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo helped create the new South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Bongiwe Mchunu/ANA Professor James Steven Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932-2021), who has died at at the age of 89, had a distinguished career as a linguist, which complemented …
South Africa in the news: Zambia’s iconic Kenneth Kaunda dead at 97: Zambia’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda died on Thursday at the age of 97, the government announced, days after he was admitted to hospital with pneumonia.: “South Africa” – BingNews The Latest: Buckley discovers lows and highs of US Open: Hayden Buckley is an …
South Africa in the news: Why the fire on Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain was particularly devastating: The devastating fire that ran its course across the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town this week has put the spotlight back on the management of an iconic range that’s home to some of the most …: …
Why the fire on Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain was particularly devastating: A wildfire spread across the slopes of Table Mountain to the University of Cape Town. Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images The devastating fire that ran its course across the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town this week has put …
Experience the power of Fiverr for yourself. CLICK HERE to get work done for you for just $ 5.00. Iconic Oscars Looks Reimagined: While the traditional awards season calendar has been upended this year due to the ongoing pandemic, the Oscars nonetheless remain a marquee event for the fashion industry and a chance to highlight …
South Africa in the news: 1st LD Writethru: S. Africa’s iconic Table Mountain on fire, visitors and university campus evacuated: South Africa’s popular tourism spot and biodiversity hotspot Table Mountain is on fire, which led to the evacuation of visitors and university students nearby, sources said on Sunday. The fire and …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: USMNT & USWNT jerseys: 13 most iconic kits in history: Goal has ranked the best and beloved USMNT & USWNT shirts from the modern era and yesteryear, from the fan-favorite Waldo jerseys to the Bomb Pops …: “South Africa” – BingNews The rise of active citizens: Formal and informal tax …
The deep humanity of Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa’s iconic vocalist – and mentor: Sibongile Khumalo performing in London in 2009. Brigitte Engl/Redferns When icons pass on, the default is to memorialise them based on the merits of what they did, as opposed to the gift of who they were as human beings. In an unconscious …