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Unity Push in Guyana: President Irfaan Ali opened Guyana Festival 2026 at the National Stadium, urging young people to reject division and treat the country’s 60th independence anniversary as a turning point for healing and inclusion. South Africa Music Spotlight: After nearly 16 years away, Soweto kwela-jazz outfit Kwelatebza is back, carrying township heritage and youth memory into a new era. SABC Under Fire: South Africa’s public broadcaster has launched legal action to recover over R2.4m linked to a “music legends” project approved during Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s tenure. Tax Tussle in Jazz: Sars has issued a final demand to jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini over a disputed VAT debt exceeding R553k. Culture on the Move: Bulawayo will host its first Amatshitshi Festival on August 29, while Accra’s Marine Drive Project is being revised after a pause in updates.

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