Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

The National Briefing · Sep 1, 2026 · 6m

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

1 September 2026

September is Heritage Month, where South Africa recognises and celebrates the rich culture and traditions of our nation.

Heritage Month is being commemorated this year under the theme “Reimagine our heritage institutions for a new era”.

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In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling…