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Greek South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies on Stage

Greek South African rapper Costa Titch, whose real name was Constantinos Tsobanoglou, has died after collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa. Footage on social media showed the 28-year-old appearing to stumble and fall to the ground during his...

Giant Ancient Fish Preyed on Human Ancestors

South African researchers have made a new discovery, unearthing 360 million-year-old fossils belonging to a previously unknown species of fish. The findings, which were published on February 22nd, 2023, in the official journal PLOS One, reveal that this ancient fish...

The Greek Diaspora Around the World

From ancient times to the modern day, Greeks of the diaspora have enriched the international community in across many fields.

Homo Sapiens May Not Have Been the First Species to Use Fire

New emerging evidence discovered in South Africa nullifies prior suggestions indicating that homo sapiens were the first species to use fire. Analysis of fossil remains unearthed from the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa indicates that Homo naledi, an...

On This Day in 1966 Dimitri Tsafendas Killed the Architect of Apartheid

When Dimitri Tsafendas killed the architect of apartheid South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd on September 6, 1966, the courts decided it was an act of a madman. Yet, the Greek-Mozambican knew very well that the man he stabbed to...

Greek-South African Youth Orchestra Performs “Solo Evdokia” from Home

One hundred and twenty Greek-South African children along with a number of youths from Greece, sang "Solo Eudokia" online together recently, touching the hearts of thousands of Hellenes worldwide. Under the banner “Greeks and South African Hellenes Unite During Covid-19”...

Meet Emilio Eftychis, the Award Winning Greek South African Architect

Emilio Eftychis is a Greek South African architect, with more than 15 years of experience, whose work has been praised by all those who have seen his dedication and talent. Eftychis began his most recent career chapter in 2007 when...

Greek Footballer Giannis Potouridis Signs Contract With Cape Town City

The football team of Cape Town City in South Africa announced on Monday that Greek footballer Giannis Potouridis has signed a contract with the team. Potouridis, aged 27, is a defender and his previous team was Crete's historic football club...

South African Greeks Celebrate Independence Day

The Hellenic Federation of South Africa on Monday commemorated the 25th of March in 1821, which marks the day Greece regained its independence from the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Festive celebrations were held at the Greek SAHETI School, on...

South African Golfer Peter Karmis Chooses to Play for Greece

Professional golfer Peter Karmis decided to play under the Greek flag from now on and to no longer represent South Africa in international tournaments. According to South Africa's sport24 website, Karmis has Greek roots and holds dual citizenship. His current...