The enduring wartime spirit that powers classic Christmas songs: Eighty years ago this week, Judy Garland walked into an MGM studio and recorded Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas for the first time. It was written for the musical Meet Me in St Louis (1944), only part of which is set at Christmas – but …
Sinead O’Connor: a troubled soul with immense talent and unbowed spirit: Few artists have straddled the boundaries between acclaim, controversy and public affection as effectively as Sinead O’Connor who died yesterday at the age of 56. Her status as a household name belied a comparatively brief commercial peak in the early 1990s, thanks to her …
Vivienne Westwood: how the brand will maintain the spirit of transgression and rebellion after her death: The death of the English fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood at the age of 81 on December 29 2022, has not only moved the fashion industry, but the world. Through her designs and her activism, Westwood had a profound …
Ukraine recap: Russian strikes failed to dampen Christmas spirit – but still no end in sight for the war: Over the holiday period, a pedal-powered Christmas tree became the symbol of Ukraine’s defiant resistance against Russia’s relentless bombing campaign which Vladimir Putin hoped would spoil everyone’s Yuletide. Usually the Orthodox church would celebrate Christmas on …
How to live up to the true spirit of Christmas: People enjoying Christmas decorations in Johannesburg, South Africa. Luca Sola/AFP via Getty Images If the media, popular entertainment, and retail habits are taken as indicators then the celebration of Christmas is no longer just the reserve of Christians. This has some consequences for the religious …
How Tutankhamun became a popular spirit at seances in the 1920s: Masheter Movie Archive/Alamy It has been 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, the boy king who ruled in the 14th century BC. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in November 1922 by a team of predominantly Egyptian excavators led …
The jury that asked the spirit world for a verdict – and other bizarre tales from the courtroom: Artman96 / Shutterstock Criminal justice systems vary around the world. But in many countries, for hundreds of years, people have faced trial by a jury of their peers. In England and Wales, a jury is a group …
Spirit of Ntu: South African piano maestro Nduduzo Makhathini on his 10th album: Nduduzo Makhathini's new offering is called In the Spirit of Ntu. Photo by Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images Nduduzo Makhathini is a prolific South African pianist, improviser, healer, educator, scholar and storyteller. He possesses a gift that enables him to articulate …
The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas: Young players train with Cameroon star striker Vincent Aboubakar who plays for Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr. DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO/AFP via Getty Images When Sadio Mané scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal’s triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, …
South Africa in the news: Scotland v Australia: Defence coach Steve Tandy calls on Scotland to summon the spirit of Six Nations wins over England and France: Defence coach Steve Tandy reckons it will take a performance akin to the ones Scotland produced against England and France this year if they are to beat Australia …
South Africa in the news: Williamson expects ‘right spirit’ v Pakistan despite pullout saga: New Zealand’s shock abandonment of their Pakistan tour last month created bad blood between the sides but captain Kane Williamson expects “right spirit” to prevail when the teams clash in Tuesday’s …: “South Africa” – BingNews T20 World Cup: Two matches …
South Africa in the news: Kirwan questions Springboks’ tactics honouring ‘spirit of the game’: Kiwi rugby icon Sir John Kirwan has slammed South Africa’s tactics after last weekend’s centenary match against the All Blacks, saying it wasn’t in the be …: “South Africa” – BingNews Nigeria’s e-security ranks top 50 globally, best in Africa ? …
The spirit, life and art of Tsepo Tshola, pastor of South African pop: Tsepo Tshola during the memorial service of Hugh Masekela in 2018. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images I grieve to start this way. No sooner had I struggled to find some means to say my goodbyes to Mabi Thobejane and Steve Kekana, than South African …
South Africa in the news: Proteas’ bold Bavuma will channel spirit of Lara, Kolisi in defining new chapter: ‘Sport can unite people like nothing can,’ says Temba Bavuma, the first black African to lead the Proteas’ limited-overs teams. But, he tells Jon Cardinelli, winning is the only way the Proteas are go …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: “The spirit of the game was hurt”- Shoaib Akhtar on Fakhar Zaman’s run-out in 2nd ODI against South Africa: Shoaib Akhtar is disappointed with Quinton De Kock following Fakhar Zaman ‘s controversial run-out The former speedster said De Kock’s actions were not in the spirit of the game. The controversial …
South Africa in the news: Linda Gail-Bekker: The doctor with healing hands and a warrior spirit: The HIV/Aids pandemic taught us about equitable access to treatment and the need for transparency, accountability and protecting the most vulnerable. Linda-Gail Bekker stands as a reminder that this …: “South Africa” – BingNews Swallows are contenders, not pretenders, …
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South Africa in the news: Five years since Paris, the spirit of the climate agreement lives on: Five years ago today, 195 countries reached consensus on the terms of the Paris Agreement on climate change. But, while it marked a major achievement, drastic new action is required as we move from a …: “South Africa” …