South Africa
The South African skate punks sparking a cultural revolution
A Soweto (Re-) Uprising — South Africa is still reeling from decades of divisive rule. Students are protesting against colonialist remnants of the past and communities still exist within borders. But in Soweto, the township-turned-city that first triggered the fight for civil rights, a new counter-culture is burning. It’s raw. It’s punk. It doesn’t give a fuck. And it’s writing its own history.
Written by: Nas Hoosen
Meet the South African activists fighting for equal education
A systemic struggle — To celebrate Huck's 10th anniversary, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. Four years after we explored education in South Africa, inequality remains rife. The solution? Face facts. Get angry. Let the students speak.
Written by: Janine Stephen
The Sunshine Cinema: Getting South Africa talking about HIV activism through film
Solar powered social justice — At the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, the solar powered Sunshine Cinema crew took films and discussions to communities most affected by HIV.
Written by: Sydelle Willow Smith
The upstart photographers breaking down barriers
A different kind of storyelling — Three young South Africans hit the road together in a bid to understand the land that binds them.
Written by: Twenty Journey
Skating South Africa’s Valley of a Thousand Hills
Zulu skate paradise — Indigo skate camp is giving Isithumba's very first generation of young skaters a deeper connection with each other and their divided country.
Written by: Alex King
How the pulse of house music keeps South Africa connected
Township Two-step — Deep-house DJs are superstars in South Africa, where more house music is consumed than in any other country. But limited internet means that regional scenes and showcase parties remain crucial.
Written by: Mohato Lekena
Live Report: Discovering Cape Town's house music scene
Shining a light on underground upstarts — Producer Mohato Lekena uncovers the latest party in the Stay True Journeys series, a showcase of emerging electronic artists and pioneers from around the world.
Written by: Mohato Lekena
More shark attacks in the world last year than ever before – what can you do?
The truth about shark attacks — Shark attacks grabbed headlines in 2015 but many of the interactions weren't quite what they seemed. Educate yourself on the ocean predator and increase your chances of safety.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Huck's best music videos of the month
A not so dry January — Spinning in South Africa, a walk through the heart of grime territory and oozings of fake blood, from Massive Attack, Kano, Metz and more.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Video: Skateistan's new year's resolution is to bring skateboards to kids everywhere
Become a 'Citizen of Skateistan' — Groundbreaking NGO Skateistan has shown how skateboarding can be a force for social change in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa. Now they need your help to keep moving forward.
Written by: Alex King