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Mthatha news: Mikkie to rap around the world – in Xhosa

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Mikkie to rap around the world – in Xhosa: From the dusty streets of Mthatha, young rapper Mikkie Somaqhuzu is taking Eastern Cape Xhosa funky rap tunes to the world. Based in Johannesburg, the 21-year-old is pushing to make his mark in the rap industry. ALL VERSATILE: Eastern Cape-born Mikkie ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. SA Civil Aviation Authority awarded for excellence: During the Annual Transport Awards held in Mthatha, Eastern Cape it was announced that the South African Civil … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Mikkie to rap around the world – in Xhosa

Xhosa Children Assembly at school in Cwili Township – Kei Mouth, South Africa

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Visit and explore Kei Mouth accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kei Mouth selected video for you: The beautiful children of the IKwili Primary School in Kei Mouth, South Africa during there early morning assembly. Click HERE to find more 'Kei Mouth' videos. Kei Mouth video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Xhosa Children Assembly at school in Cwili Township – Kei Mouth, South Africa

Xhosa Children Video 2014 Kei Mouth South Africa Final

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Visit and explore Kei Mouth accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kei Mouth selected video for you: These beautiful children live in the Cwili Township near the village of Kei Mouth, South Africa located along the "Wild Coast" of the Indian Ocean. We were so fortunate to be able to spend a month in this village and helping out at the library that has been created by Steve Meyer and Michelle Storm through the … [Read more...] about Xhosa Children Video 2014 Kei Mouth South Africa Final

Spike in isiXhosa student teachers at NMMU

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There is a national shortage of teachers in the Foundation Phase – that critical first phase of a child's schooling – and particularly mother-tongue speakers of indigenous languages. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has made significant changes to grow this teacher pool – with the result that their first-year BEd Foundation Phase class has a record 20% of isiXhosa-speaking students, a massive jump from previous years. In addition to re-curriculating their entire Foundation Phase … [Read more...] about Spike in isiXhosa student teachers at NMMU

Shukumis’ Umzimba

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Celebrate this year's Heritage Day by learning Xhosa dance moves at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum.  Two introductory dance workshops will be run by the Xhosa dance group, Qhama Africa, lead by dancer Mninawa Mangweni. The first workshop will start at 9h30 on Wednesday, 24 September, while the second workshop is scheduled for 9h30 on Friday, 26 September. All ages are welcome to join. Bookings can be made through the Art Museum's front desk, tel. 041 506 2000, email: … [Read more...] about Shukumis’ Umzimba

Maths lessons in Xhosa

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Maths pupils from grade one to matric now have access to over 950 free maths lessons presented in their mother tongue. This is thanks to a group of 20 passionate young South African university students, who invested hundreds of hours of their time to translate over 950 Khan Academy online video lessons from English into isiXhosa. The entire school maths syllabus is now available on the internet in isiXhosa. Pupils can either do the lessons individually, or they can be used in a … [Read more...] about Maths lessons in Xhosa

Want to stand on the 99% Xhosa Comedy Stage?

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The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), a key player in the rejuvenation of the arts, heritage and cultural economy of Nelson Mandela Bay, takes its responsibility as no laughing matter. The Agency in partnership with WOW entertainment, the organizers of the much sought after 99% Xhosa Comedy series, will offer performance slots to promising Nelson Mandela Bay comedians, to share the stage with the cream of the crop on Sunday 15 June at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre. WOW entertainment have … [Read more...] about Want to stand on the 99% Xhosa Comedy Stage?

Xhosa Tongue Twister Lesson

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Xhosa lesson by Nelson Sebezela, guide for Calabash Tours in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, interviewed by Patrick Leighton. Filmed and edited by Silvio Marchini. Whoever thought that Xhosa could sound like Mandarin! http://youtu.be/2xxIfvkCwYE Uploaded to Youtube by: EventLifeEvent Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE … [Read more...] about Xhosa Tongue Twister Lesson

Laduma’s MaXhosa off to London Fashion Week

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Local African Xhosa knitwear is about to network on the global stage as the fashions of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University graduate Laduma Ngxokolo hit London Fashion Week this week. The promising BTech textile student, whose work has received rave reviews from leading fashion designers since winning an international competition eight months ago, is one of only three South Africans who will have their work showcased in the British capital. "It's unbelievable. I am still trying to build a … [Read more...] about Laduma’s MaXhosa off to London Fashion Week

Are English Speaking South Africans the only True South Africans?

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Or, maybe Jimmy Manyi was playing a game of transference by referring to "an oversupply of coloureds in the Western Cape"? A recent visit to the Anibrandfees at the Brandwag School in Uitenhage, coupled with regular forays to Julies Bar in Sydenham along with great excitement over the Kirkwood Wildsfees has prompted long discussions between the Longhair and I about what actually defines English South African Culture - as opposed to the more well defined and documented South African cultures … [Read more...] about Are English Speaking South Africans the only True South Africans?