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Remember that viral Drake dance? It's actually DJ Maphorisa's amapiano move.

A spontaneous 2019 amapiano celebration by DJ Maphorisa became a global meme for a Drake song, stripped of its original sound. How did the internet recontextualize this iconic dance?

By Sidewalk October 6, 2026 5 min read

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Why Tyla isn't translating herself for the global stage

By Sidewalk September 29, 2026 4 min read

Her A*Pop album and deliberate cultural choices, from language to fashion, challenge international audiences to engage with South African identity on her terms.

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Why is everyone obsessed with this South African court interpreter?

By Sidewalk September 26, 2026 5 min read

Vusumuzi Nkabinde's unique, expressive style of making legal proceedings legible to isiZulu speakers captivated audiences, transforming a typically invisible role into compelling viewing.

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What's more urgent than a grant application in South Africa?

By Sidewalk September 22, 2026 5 min read

It's not social support. South Africans are searching for online betting platforms more than government grants, revealing a profound shift in national priorities.

Cape Town

Cape Town's City Bowl is changing fast – but at what cost to its soul?

By Sidewalk September 19, 2026 5 min read

From long-term residents paying stable rents to cash-flush investors and Airbnb guests, explore the stark realities of Cape Town's rapidly gentrifying St John's Street.

South African

What happens when the overseas dream sends you a debit order?

By Sidewalk September 15, 2026 5 min read

Unexpected family emergencies and rising living costs are prompting many South Africans to rethink their lives abroad and consider moving back home. Is the sacrifice still worth it?

Business

That 'international' job offer? It's probably paying you less than a local.

By Sidewalk September 12, 2026 4 min read

Many South Africans are taking 'global' roles for salaries that seem high locally, but are a fraction of what colleagues earn for identical work abroad. Is your 'international' gig really a good deal?

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Entertainment

Remember that viral Drake dance? It's actually DJ Maphorisa's amapiano move.

A spontaneous 2019 amapiano celebration by DJ Maphorisa became a global meme for a Drake song, stripped of its original sound. How did the internet recontextualize this iconic dance?

By Sidewalk October 6, 2026 5 min read

Remember that viral Drake dance? It's actually DJ Maphorisa's amapiano move.

Latest

Why Tyla isn't translating herself for the global stage

Why is everyone obsessed with this South African court interpreter?

What's more urgent than a grant application in South Africa?

Cape Town's City Bowl is changing fast – but at what cost to its soul?

What happens when the overseas dream sends you a debit order?

That 'international' job offer? It's probably paying you less than a local.

Inside South African

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Remember that viral Drake dance? It's actually DJ Maphorisa's amapiano move.