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DEPUTY MINISTER THEMBI SIWEYA TO LEAD AFRICA’S WEBINAR ON WOMEN’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND ADVANCEMENT

Deputy Minister in The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Thembi Siweya, will lead the webinar on women’s socio-economic empowerment and advancement on Monday,...

Preparing for the future world of work through STEM

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela  These words ring true now more than ever...

Play Your Part series episode two: Get involved with the initiatives

The Play Your Part television series this week shows how entrepreneur and radio host Zareef Minty, Nina Venjakob of the initiative Out of the...

South African poet takes African women’s message to the world

Poet Koleka Putuma is a South African cultural icon-in-waiting. Her straight-talking multimedia poetry tackles racism, sexism and social ills head-on, giving young African women...

Township entrepreneurs recognised for success

There were 17 categories in this year's Township Entrepreneurship Awards, while the Lifetime Achievement Award was handed to Dr Sam Motsuenyane, the former president...

Mandela’s Gun: The story of the first weapon against apartheid

2 November 2016 The film Mandela's Gun tells the story of a young Nelson Mandela and the symbolism of his side-arm weapon. A semiautomatic Makarov...

Noem My Skollie inspired by the life of writer John W Fredericks

Noem my Skollie is a film based on the life of South African writer, John W Fredericks. The lead role is played by Dann-Jacques...

Fistball’s finest come to South Africa for World Cup

CD Anderson The little known but ancient sport of fistball is gaining popularity among South Africans looking for an active pastime that is a little...

Profile: Kevin Govender

Kevin Govender was named as the winner of this year's Edinburgh Medal, sharing the honour with the International Astronomical Union. With it, comes global recognition for the leadership role South Africa takes in the field. It puts him among some prestigious company, including four Nobel laureates.

Mbeki to reach out to African diaspora

Former president Thabo Mbeki has thrown his weight behind Africa's brain gain, which he believes can spark an African Renaissance. He will be among numerous important guests at the Speed Meet Jozi in Sandton today. It is hosted by Homecoming Revolution and Brand South Africa.