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Remembering Nelson Mandela’s first steps of freedom
On Sunday 11 February 1990 - 25 years ago - millions of people around the world watched as
Nelson Mandela walked out of the gates of Victor Verster prison in Paarl.
Bongekile Radebe tells us why representation matters
Bongekile Radebe tells us why it’s important to have positive role models to inspire young South Africans to pursue their dreams.
Bongekile Radebe
For a young,...
South African opera songbird soars around the globe
South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza has sung in some of the world's greatest opera houses, and gave a rare homecoming performance in Johannesburg in...
The President’s Award boosts the role of the youth
More than 50,000 young South Africans have enrolled in The President's Award for Youth Empowerment over the past decade. It requires participants to make...
Miriam Tlali: 1933 to 2017
The late Miriam Tlali was the first black woman to publish a novel in South Africa. She died on 24 February 2017. Tlali was...
Ginger beer-making entrepreneurs share some marketing secrets
Mosibudi Makgato and Rosemary Padi, founders of YaMama Gemmer, plan to distribute their traditional ginger beer internationally. They created the ginger beer of YaMama Gemmer...
SONA: Red carpet looks
President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation address last night, but it wasn't just his speech that caught people's attention. Take a...
22 monuments for 22 years of freedom
There are a significant number of monuments to peace and freedom scattered across South Africa – not surprising given its long history of struggle against oppression. With April marking the 22nd anniversary of South Africa’s freedom, we will showcase 22 monuments that pay homage to those who made this country great.
Ways of giving on the agenda
There are different ways of giving in community philanthropy, was one of the discussions held at the Global Summit on Community Philanthropy in Johannesburg.
Melissa...
Successful entrepreneurs share lessons
I Am An Entrepreneur was a platform for small business owners and successful entrepreneurs and investors to talk about funding and lessons learned.
Melissa Javan
Funding...
