DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

[1/6] Members of a local dance group 'Via Katlehong' perform 'Pantsula', a dance known for its syncopated, quick-stepping, low to the ground format at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 1, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoJOHANNESBURG, July 7 (Reuters) - Thato Qofela first performed 'pantsula', a symbol of Black South African culture and resistance to the apartheid regime, in his childhood backyard. Now, he is helping to revive the dance style and take it on to the global stage. It later enjoyed popularity among South Africans of different races, but waned somewhat as modern dance styles gained prominence. Now, Qofela's dance troupe, Via Katlehong, wants to drive a revival of the style, and has taken the dance to the global stage with shows in France, the Netherlands and Portugal.

Persons: Siphiwe, Qofela, pantsula, Lethabo, Sisipho Skweyiya, Tannur Anders, Olivia Kumwenda, Emma Rumney Organizations: Katlehong, Joburg Theatre, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Johannesburg, South Africa, JOHANNESBURG, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Katlehong

☆ South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The diamond, which weighs 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to the British monarchy by the colonial government in the country, which was then under British rule. "The diamond needs to come to South Africa. Officially known as Cullinan I, the diamond in the sceptre was cut from the Cullinan diamond, a 3,100 carat stone that was mined near Pretoria. A smaller diamond cut from the same stone, known as Cullinan II, is set in the Imperial State Crown which is worn by British monarchs on ceremonial occasions. A replica of the whole Cullinan diamond, which is about the size of a man's fist, is displayed at the Cape Town Diamond Museum.

☆ South African teen dreams of becoming first Black racer in MotoGP
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoJOHANNESBURG, April 21 (Reuters) - As 14-year old Oratilwe Phiri whizzes past his father on a black and turquoise motorcycle at a racetrack east of Johannesburg, he has one goal in mind: to one day be the first Black person to race in MotoGP. Ora - as he is known - has been racing since he was four, thanks to an interest ignited by his motorcycle enthusiast father Thabiso Phiri. Grand Prix motorcycle racing historically has been dominated by European racers. The teenager's idol Brad Binder - who he met last month - is the first and only South African to win a race in MotoGP. "(To) be the first Black person to be racing overseas, in the series MotoGP...

☆ South African older women splash their way to health in Soweto pool
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Thandi Mnisi, a retired school teacher and one of 40 novice swimmers, arrives at a public pool for her lessons in Soweto, South Africa, February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoSOWETO, South Africa, April 14 (Reuters) - At a public pool in South Africa's township of Soweto, novice swimmers in their golden years take deep breaths as they move forward, encouraging each other as they go. Lifeguard-turned-coach Sibu Zabane launched the class in 2021, when COVID-19 was circulating widely in South Africa, in an effort to help vulnerable older members of the community get fitter. I couldn't float, I couldn't breathe and my knees were sore," said Molefe, who can now swim without flotation aids. Reporting by Sisipho Skweyiya and Shaffiek Tassiem; Writing by Anait Miridzhanian; Editing by Alex RichardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Africa climate activists have mixed feelings about COP27
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A view of a logo of the COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. "Global north countries... need to send the $100 billion they promised," youth activist Kevin Mtai said at the summit. Sudanese climate activist Nisreen Elsaim doubted the final outcome would satisfy the continent's needs. Others felt reassured that the summit took place in an African country and was headed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. "I'm hopeful and I trust our African leaders to have a strong voice... to come out with some good financing and good resources for the African youth and African communities," activist Paul Kaluki said.

☆ Designer Thebe Magugu brings South African fashion to global stage
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] South African Luxury fashion designer, Thebe Magugu, who has showcased his designs in Paris and London, poses for a photograph during an interview with Reuters, at his studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 13, 2022. REUTERS/Taurai Maduna/File PhotoJOHANNESBURG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Celebrated South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu hopes his success will inspire other young people on the continent. Magugu recently launched a new collection with global sportswear brand Adidas. His clothes have been worn by celebrities such as Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, and in 2019 he won the prestigious LVMH Prize for young designers. Reporting by Sisipho Skweyiya and Taurai Maduna Writing by Nellie Peyton Editing by Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Search resuls for: "Sisipho Skweyiya"

6 mentions found