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• August 25, 2024

  National Youth Jazz Orchestra sells out in first African tourCarnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra has had sold-out performances on its first African tour. Known as NYO Jazz, the 22-person ensemble had shows in South Africa’s major cities. VOA Africa reporter, Vicky Stark caught up with them in Cape Town.

• August 15, 2024

  Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra wows South African music loversCarnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra has had sold-out performances on its first African tour. Known as NYO Jazz, the 22-person ensemble had shows in South Africa’s major cities. VOA Africa reporter, Vicky Stark caught up with them in Cape Town.

• July 25, 2024

  Young Ethiopian Space Program graduates aim for the skiesA group of young African students is shooting for the stars thanks to a program called ‘Pathways to Space.’ Aerospace company Boeing and a South African science organization backed an education program that just celebrated its first batch of graduates. Vicky Stark reports from Cape Town.

• July 14, 2024

  Groups try save Africa’s only penguin speciesExperts warn that the African penguin could be extinct in the wild by 2035. That’s why two environmental groups are taking legal action against the South African government to help save the species. Reporter Vicky Stark in Cape Town, South Africa, has the story.

• June 20, 2024

  Non-profit organization fights to stop deportations of asylum seekers in South AfricaThe Scalabrini Center, a non-profit organization based in South Africa, has joined forces with Lawyers for Human Rights to stop the deportation of asylum seekers from the country. For VOA, reporter Vicky Stark has more.

• June 04, 2024

  South Africa’s first retrofitted electric minibus taxi exceeds expectationsMinibus taxis are everywhere in South Africa, and all of them run on gasoline. But engineers at one university are hoping to change that as they are getting better-than-expected results from their all-electric minibus taxi. Vicky Stark has the story from Cape Town, South Africa.

• April 02, 2024

  Anti-bullying Dance Teacher Takes Teens to Cape Town CarnivalA South African who was bullied at high school is celebrating his dance students participating in the colorful Cape Town Carnival. UNICEF says a recent study found 10 million adolescent students in the Southern African Development Community region experience bullying, and the effects can continue into adulthood. For VOA, Vicky Stark has more.

• March 07, 2024

  UN Targets Youth Amid Global HIV/ AIDS Awareness CampaignU.N. officials recently announced a global youth campaign focused on raising awareness on HIV/AIDS, particularly in South Africa, a nation that has registered the highest number of casualties. The campaign is happening while health experts warn youth of complacency against the disease, despite reported decreases in the number of people living with the condition.For VOA, reporter Vicky Stark spoke to Dr. John Nkengasong who leads U.S. global efforts to fight AIDS.

• February 17, 2024

  South African Shark Spotters Keeping Swimmers SafeA unique program called Shark Spotters is helping keep water lovers safe. Vicky Stark has this report from Cape Town, South Africa.

• December 12, 2023

  South Africa’s Agricultural Business Chamber Calls for Early Renewal of AGOASouth Africa’s Agricultural Business Chamber is calling for the early renewal of the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act, known as AGOA. The act allows some products from certain sub-Saharan countries duty-free access to the United States. Vicky Stark reports.

• October 25, 2023

  Africa’s Young Community Leaders Honored as Global ChangemakersAs the world seeks strong leadership to find solutions to its many crises, Africa is celebrating 50 young people who are making a difference. They have been named “Global Changemakers” at an African Youth Summit in Rawsonville, South Africa. Vicky Stark files this report. Camera — Shadley Lombard.

• June 17, 2023

  South Africa Calls for Improved PolicingSouth African citizens are calling for effective policing in the wake of authorities announcing that over 6,000 murders were recorded in the first three months of 2023.For more, reporter Vicky Stark produced this report where she spoke to victims of violent crime and documents measures taken by South Africa’s police minister Bheki Cele to address the high number of homicides.

• May 29, 2023

  South African Officials Tear Down Cape Town ShacksCity officials in South Africa's Cape Town have expressed confidence over a legal battle where they look to tear down 300 shacks occupied by homeless people and are located on public pavements, under bridges and near historic landmarks – attempts facing resistance from rights groups.For more, reporter Vicky Stark produced this report from Cape Town.

• March 30, 2023

  S.Africa Recognizes Waste Pickers on International Day of Zero WasteAs the world marks International Day of Zero Waste, South Africa is encouraging those collecting recyclables from homes and rubbish dumps to register so they can be eligible for benefits such as higher payments for the items they collect.Authorities say this is necessary because the work they do contributes to the economy and helps fight against climate change. Vicky Stark has more from Cape Town.

• March 25, 2023

  Group Empowers Young African Women to Coach BasketballA sports group in South Africa is encouraging more women to not only play basketball but also coach the game. African Grassroot Hoops runs a basketball leadership academy for young women with the lofty goal of getting a basketball in the hands of every young African. Vicky Stark reports from Cape Town.

• March 12, 2023

  Arts Festival in South Africa Targets Youth UnemploymentOrganizers say creative economy should be part of the country’s growth strategy

• March 11, 2023

  US 'Oscars' Snub African Films: CriticsCape Town — African movie critics say that eight films from the continent were snubbed by the prestigious Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, following submission for consideration for Sunday’s awards show hosted in Los Angeles, California.

• February 24, 2023

  Ukrainians in South Africa Remember Russia's InvasionUkrainians that fled Russia’s “special military operation” to South Africa have expressed gratitude to locals in the city of Cape Town who joined them in producing a performance titled “We Stand for Freedom,” that draws parallels between racial oppression under apartheid and Moscow’s attack on their nation.For more, VOA’s Vicky Stark spoke to some of the East Europeans who fled the conflict.

• November 25, 2022

  Rejuvenate SAfrica's Police Leadership - AnalystsExpert says advice is being ignored

• November 24, 2021

  South Africa Environmental Activists Protest Offshore Oil Survey