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Turning a new leaf in South Africa’s Democracy through the Presidential Inauguration
An era that seemed far and elusive six years ago has finally arrived. On Wednesday 19 June 2024, South Africans and the world over waited in anticipation to witness our rainbow nation’s embrace of the officiation and swearing in of President-elect, His excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa into the country’s seventh administration.
From brain drain to brain gain
From brain drain to brain gain
Why South African expats are returning home
Globally, the migration of people living in other countries, rather than their country...
Springbok captain and philanthropist, Siya Kolisi’s rise from humble beginnings inspires hope for South...
Springbok 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siyamthanda ‘Siya’ Kolisi, recently launched a poignant autobiography, titled ‘Rise’, inspired by...
Are you healthy and happy? Meet Dr. Michael Mol
By Mduduzi Malinga
Michael Benjamin Mol was born on 16 August 1971 in Cape Town, South Africa. Although he did not go for career counseling,...
Ponte City – a beacon of hope in downtown Johannesburg
The unusual Ponte City that towers over Hillbrow has had a chequered history. Once home to the elite hip white city folk, it fell into disrepair. It became a vertical slum, notorious for its crime-infested corridors. But it has been given a new lease of life, and is an example of workable urban regeneration.
Soweto, heartbeat of the nation
Infused with the history of the struggle against apartheid and alive with the energy of the city of gold, Soweto is a must-see for tourists in search of more than sun, sea and the big five.
Trek4Mandela returns to Kilimanjaro to remember Gugu Zulu and honour Mandela
The 2017 Trek4Mandela expedition to the summit of Africa's highest mountain in honour of Nelson Mandela will be a doubly emotional occasion, as climbers...
Remembering Ray Phiri, South African musician 1947 – 2017
Legendary Stimela founder and internationally renowned singer and guitarist Ray Phiri died on 12 July 2017, following a battle with lung cancer. The self-taught...
South African English is lekker!
South Africans speak English, that doesn't mean you'll always understand us. Our
robots are nothing like R2D2, just now doesn't mean
immediately, and babbelas is not a shampoo. Tune in with our quick
dictionary of SA idiom. It's lekker, bru!
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.