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Wikimedia South Africa

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Wikimedia ZA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to championing free and open knowledge.

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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Empowering voices in Badplaas! Here’s a look inside our interactive workshop where participants learned how to create, edit, and curate Wikipedia articles. Together, we are preserving local history for future generations. 🤝
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We’re in the final stretch! Week 4 of our Translation Challenge is officially underway. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Let’s finish strong and make knowledge accessible to all! 📚✨ #TranslationChallenge #FinalWeek #BridgeTheGap
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our languages, our culture, our heritage. 🇿🇦✨ This Heritage Day, we celebrate the stories, histories, and indigenous languages that define us. Through the WMZA Translation Challenge and local language projects, we are keeping our heritage alive in the digital world for generations to come.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ngola nalane ka puo ya hao! ✍️ We're bringing Wikipedia Training for BASOTHO! Learn to edit Wikipedia in Sesotho. Beginner-friendly. Bring your laptop. #Basotho #Sesotho #Wikipedia #WikimediaZA
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Badplaas, we're coming! Your language. Your story. On Wikipedia. Join Wikimedia South Africa's hands-on Wikipedia Training in Badplaas. Learn how to create, edit and translate articles in YOUR language. No experience needed. Just bring your laptop and your knowledge.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Big news at Wikimedia South Africa! 🥳 Join us in extending a warm, vibrant welcome to our new Administrator, Thandiwe Gaobepe! 🎉
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Numbers speak louder than words, but translation speaks to everyone! ✨ Take a look at our latest stats from the Translation Challenge. Every single translated article bridges a gap, preserves culture, and makes knowledge accessible in native languages across Mzansi.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
September is Deaf Awareness Month! 🤟 Today, and every day, WMZA stands in full support of promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. #DeafAwarenessMonth #WMZA #InclusionMatters #DeafAwareness
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Day 1 of the SWIP workshop is officially underway! We’re kicking things off at Stellenbosch University, bringing together bright minds for inspiring sessions, dynamic discussions, and valuable learning opportunities. #WMZA #SWIPStellies #SWIP2026
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Watching those translation numbers go up line by line! Here’s a quick peek inside our Translation Challenge dashboard.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ready to make your language shine on the world’s biggest digital stage? The Wikimedia ZA Translation Challenge is officially calling all editors, writers, and language lovers! #KnowledgeIsPower #MultilingualSA #TechForGood #CultureOnline
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
WIKIMEDIA ZA WORD OF THE DAY: UMPHAKATHI (isiZulu). Meaning: Community; society. #TranslateForChange #AfricanVoices #Wikipedia #Ubuntu
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Hello September! 🇿🇦 September marks Heritage Month in South Africa, a time to honor our vibrant cultures, languages, history, and shared stories. What better way to preserve our heritage than by making sure it’s documented online in every indigenous language?
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Did you know that free knowledge belongs in every language? 🇿🇦 We’re working to expand articles in South Africa’s official languages on Wikipedia. Help us bridge the gap! #WikimediaZA #OpenKnowledge #SouthAfrica #isiZulu #isiXhosa #Sesotho
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Join the 30-Day Indigenous Language Translation Challenge this September, translate 1 article a day into your local language. 📌 Register for the Challenge: outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org (Password: Heritage) Training: Saturday, 29 Aug 2026 10 AM – 12 PM SAST 🔗 meet.google.com/xuv-gwfo-ztq...
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! 📸 Fun fact: Wikimedia Commons is home to free photos, videos, and sounds. Upload yours to the commons → commons.wikimedia.org #WikimediaZA #WikimediaCommons #FreeKnowledge #OpenAccess #PhotographyLovers #SouthAfrica #ShareYourLens`
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Good connections, great conversations, and incredible energy.The community at our latest WMZA chapter meetup! #WMZA#WMZA Meetup#WMZA Chapter#Networking
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Spotlight on Knowledge Champions: Masimbonge Nkosi 🇿🇦✨ Today, Wikimedia ZA celebrates Masibonge Nkosi,a dedicated Wikipedia editor working tirelessly to ensure African narratives, Sports,indigenous languages, and women’s histories are documented and preserved online.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Every language carries a worldview. Every story deserves to be told. 🇿🇦✨ ULWAZI (isiZulu / isiXhosa): Knowledge, wisdom, understanding. 💡 Get involved: Join our community edit-a-thons and help build free knowledge in all 12 official languages at wmza.org!
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This Women's Month, WMZA remains committed to championing women's empowerment, unity, and growth. Wishing you a purposeful, inspiring, and impactful month ahead. 🌿 #WathintAbafaziWathintImbokodo #WomenInMotion #WomenEmpowerment #PhenomenalWomen #WomenLeadingTheWay
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sneak peek! 📲 Here’s a first look inside the Truth Lab: Digital Lab on Indigenous Knowledge, featuring a presentation by Dumisani Ndubane! We're exploring how traditional wisdom and digital innovation intersect to preserve, protect, and amplify Indigenous voices and heritage.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A new month, a powerful movement. Welcome to August,a month dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women across the nation. Here’s to rising together, taking up space, and making an impact. 💫 #WMZA #WomensMonth #HappyNewMonth
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Connecting in Paris and virtually around the globe for Wikimania 2026! As Wikipedia celebrates 25 years of free, open knowledge, volunteers, researchers, and open-web advocates are gathering from July 21–25 under this year’s core pillars: Freedom, Equity, and Reliability
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Connecting in Paris and virtually around the globe for Wikimania 2026! As Wikipedia celebrates 25 years of free, open knowledge, volunteers, researchers, and open-web advocates are gathering from July 21–25 under this year’s core pillars: Freedom, Equity, and Reliability
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
It always seems impossible until it's done. Honoring Madiba’s vision for a free, equal, and just world. A lifelong reminder that change starts with the audacity to dream of something better. #NelsonMandela #Madiba #Inspiration #Leadership #HumanRights #Resilience
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
6,000,000+ ways to fall down a rabbit hole. Proving that no question is too small and no topic is too niche. Cheers to 6 million English articles and the endless curiosity that got us here. #Wikipedia #6MillionArticles #KnowledgeIsPower #OpenSource #FunFacts #Curiosity
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The Wikimedia ZA team recently gathered for our strategic planning retreat. It was a weekend filled with deep data dives, passionate discussions, collaborative brainstorming, and clear alignment on where we want to take our community next. #WikimediaZA #Wikimedia
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
750 reasons to say Thank You! 🇿🇦✨ We’ve officially hit 750 followers on Instagram! Our community is growing, and it’s all thanks to your incredible support. #WikimediaZA #Wikimedia #Wikipedia #SouthAfrica #FreeKnowledge #OpenSource #750Followers
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We’ve all heard a teacher or lecturer say it: "Don't use Wikipedia, anyone can write anything on there!" #WikimediaZA #Wikipedia #MythVsReality #FactChecking #DigitalLiteracy #MediaLiteracy #InformationEquity #SouthAfricaEdits #ResearchTips #OpenSource #ReliableSources
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
New month, new opportunities to write our stories! 🇿🇦✨ #NewMonth #WikimediaZA #OpenKnowledge #DecolonizeTheInternet #AfricanLanguages #SouthAfrica #WikipediaEditor #UbuntuWayForward #ShareOurStories #WikiAfrica
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Did you know that a low percentage of Wikipedia editors are based in Africa? 🌍✨🫰🏾 #Wikipedia #Africa #DecolonizeTheInternet #DigitalDivide #RepresentationMatters #AfricanHistory #KnowledgeEquity #OpenSource #WikiAfrica #ShareYourStory
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Word of the day: Think about how you contributing today to the sum of all human knowledge✨ #DecolonizeTheInternet #WikimediaZA #Wikipedia #AfricanNarratives #KnowledgeIsPower #OpenAccess #OurStories #Volunteering
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A massive thank you to everyone who came out to edit, upload, and preserve our heritage! Check out some highlights from our session. 📸 #YouthDay #June16 #WikimediaZA #SowetoUprising #FreeKnowledge #OpenAccess #SouthAfricanHistory #PreservingOurHeritage
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy father’s day 🤍✨#wikimediaza #wikimediasouthafrica #wikipedia #wikimedia #wikimeetups
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
This Father’s Day, we celebrate the men who pass down knowledge, share our stories, and build the foundations of our future. Knowledge is a legacy, thank you for sharing yours. #FathersDay #FreeKnowledge #WikimediaZA #OurHeritage #LivingHistory
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Honoring the past by building the future of knowledge. 🇿🇦✨ This Youth month,we gathered at the Westbury Recreation Centre for a powerful June 16 commemoration event.
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The tree has been officially passed! 🌳✨🇨🇮🇿🇦 A beautiful and historic moment for the African continent as Wikimedia South Africa (WMZA) officially hands over the symbolic Wiki Indaba Tree to the incredible team from the Wikimedia Community User Group Côte d'Ivoire!
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
To our followers, editors, and creators: What does Africa Month mean to you? 🌍🤔 For us, it’s 31 days of shouting about African digital equity, uploading our history to @Wikipedia, and celebrating our heritage. ✨ In three words or less, tell us what it means to you! 👇 #AfricaMonth #AfricaDay
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Behind every great Wikipedia article is a powerful image, video, or audio clip making that knowledge come alive. And they all have one home: Wikimedia Commons! 📸✨ #WikimediaZA #WikimediaCommons #WikiLovesAfrica #OpenKnowledge
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Behind every great Wikipedia article is a powerful image, video, or audio clip making that knowledge come alive. And they all have one home: Wikimedia Commons! 📸✨ #WikimediaZA #WikimediaCommons #WikiLovesAfrica #OpenKnowledge
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Happy Africa Month from all of us at Wikimedia South Africa! ✨ Africa is a continent rich in history, diverse in culture, and overflowing with stories. But for too long, those stories have been told by others. As a community, we are changing that! #DecolonizeTheInternet
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Please join us in giving a massive digital round of applause to Twin Mosia and Derek. Congratulations, Twin and Derek! Go make us proud! #WikimediaZA #Wikimedia #WikimediaSouthAfrica #WMZA #Wikipedia #OpenKnowledge
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Looking for a mood boost? 🧠Whether it’s gardening, photography, or even diving down a "Wikipedia rabbit hole" to learn something new, find what makes your soul happy! 🎨📸 #MentalHealthMatters #Hobbies #WikimediaZA #WellnessTips #WikiLovesMonuments #SouthAfricaLiving
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Your stories, our voices, our history. ✨ This Africa Month, we celebrate the vibrant cultures and rich legacies that make our continent unique. #AfricaMonth #WikimediaZA #AfricanHistory #Ubuntu #DecolonizeTheInternet #ShareAfrica
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Are you part of the story? 🇿🇦✨ From documenting local history to sharing the beauty of our landscapes, Wikimedia ZA is powered by people just like you. #WikimediaZA #JoinTheMovement #Wikipedia #SouthAfrica #DigitalActivism #WikiZA
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
New month, new opportunities to bridge the digital gap! ✨This May, we’re continuing our mission to ensure South African stories, languages, and history are represented accurately on Wikipedia and its sister projects. #WikimediaZA #FreeKnowledge #OpenSource #SouthAfrica #Wikipedia #May2026
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Behind every article, every photo, and every fact is the dedicated labor of a volunteer. This Workers' Day, Wikimedia ZA celebrates the contributors who work tirelessly to ensure South African history and culture are free for all.✨
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Standout science! 🇿🇦🌟 Congratulations to Kelly for winning a Special Prize in the Wiki Science Competition. Their unique contribution to the Commons is a game-changer for how we visualize plants and nature on @Wikipedia. #WikiScience #WMZA #ScienceTwitter #SouthAfrica
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
A massive round of applause to CarpeCarpe for securing 2nd Prize in the Wiki Science Competition!✨🫡🔥 Thank you for representing South Africa on the global stage! #WMZA #WikiScience #SciencePhotography #STEMSouthAfrica #OpenKnowledge
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Wikimedia South Africa @wikimediaza.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
HUGE news! 🚨 A massive congratulations to our local hero @ethangilham_ for winning 1st Prize in the Wiki Science Competition! 🇿🇦🧪 . Check out the winning shot here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:So... #WikiScience #WMZA #ScientificPhotography #proudlysa🇿🇦
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