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Look how far we’ve come: Two decades of freedom
Apartheid denied people the right to vote, to work, to access education, to move freely, to love whomever they wanted to, to not be imprisoned without trial ... South Africa's groundbreaking Bill of Rights changed all that. We take a look at how far we've come over two decades of freedom.
King of Karate in Khayelitsha
Sensei Monwabisi Njomba has taken the lessons he learnt mastering martial arts and used them to develop the minds and bodies of young people...
South African chemistry kit to inspire young scientists
A locally created chemistry experiment kit was created to ignite a love of science in learners. Developed by social entrepreneur Bathabile Mpofu, ChemStart is...
State of the Nation Address 2017: full speech
In his State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma declared 2017 the year of Oliver Reginald Tambo, who would have been 100 had...
Wine and food tourism experts talk growth
Trends in tourism – visitors seeking experiences – and ways to market South Africa's excellent wine and food tourism industries were unpacked at the...
Ghana’s bamboo bicycle revolution
28 October 2016
Bernice Dapaah is the chief executive of the Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative (GBBI), a project that farms bamboo plantations in her hometown...
Public holiday on local elections date
To give all eligible South Africans the opportunity to vote in the local elections on 3 August 2016, the day has been declared a...
South Africa takes part in International Day of Yoga
To mark International Day of Yoga, South Africans in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg gathered to stretch their muscles in yoga poses.
The United Nations...
Study finds South Africans are proud and patriotic ahead of Freedom Month
Coming ahead of the country’s annual commemoration of Freedom Month, Brand South Africa’s Domestic Perceptions Research shows that being South African is a significant element of individual and national identity. Over 80% of 2 536 respondents say they are extremely proud to be South African.
Natural gas power plant to boost South Africa’s energy security
A liquid natural gas plant in Eastern Cape is the next phase of a government project to provide
not only employment opportunities for the area, but also more sustainable energy options for
South Africa. Natural gas is considered the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel.