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Sean Henry Jacobs
Sean Henry Jacobs is the founder of Africa Is a Country. He currently edits the Eleven Named People newsletter.
The ANC Goes Pop
Political parties in South Africa have a new challenge during elections: commissioning a pop ditty people can dance to while political candidates make empty promises from stages.
The Representation of Ghana
Could "Sakawa," a form of internet scamming popular in Ghana, be a means by which to make to sense of contemporary life there?
This is Freedom
The new reality show "Clifton Shores," promises Americans "fun" views of life in Cape Town. Without trying it probably will expose the ugly reality of racism and inequality in the city.
It’s time to be offended
Middle class South African inertia and the police murder of activist Andries Tatane during a protest in town in the Free State province.