In the jittery 1980s, overshadowed by nuclear war apprehensions, an American named Dennis Hope leaped into the spotlight, claiming he had outsmarted the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and owned the Moon. He soon turned a profit by vending ‘Moon land’. But, as Africa Nova peels back the layers of this tale, Hope emerges not...
It’s intriguing, the lengths Disneyland has gone to ensure the “Happiest Place on Earth” retains its exclusive corners. Let’s dive into the heart of Disneyland’s mysterious allure: Club 33. When we speak of Disneyland, magic and child-like wonder come to mind. However, lurking in the shadows of New Orleans Square is a well-kept secret...
The complex relationship between South Africa’s troubled past and questions of land ownership and distribution is a hot topic in the country’s political and social debates today. Recent conversations around land reform are rife with misunderstandings, so it’s important to set the record straight. Land Reform in South Africa: A Stitch in Time The...
Very few people in South Africa at the time of its dawning democracy probably imagined that the country would still be struggling with the problem of “two agricultures” some three decades later. In South Africa, black farmers make up fewer than 10% of the agricultural workforce, according to recent studies. The inclusion of black...