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While many marked Mandela Day with a symbolic 67 minutes, Workshop17 turned up the volume, stretching time, effort and imagination across the country. From food for shelter dogs and books for township kids to lunch packs for safety teams and blankets for families in need, every Workshop17 location became a launchpad for meaningful, ground-level action. No hashtags, no speeches. Just people showing…
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has been crowned the overall winner of Enactus South Africa 2025, held in Sandton, Johannesburg on 17 July 2025. UMP will proceed to represent South Africa at the 2025 Enactus World Cup taking place from September 26-28 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Founding Vice-Chancellor of UMP, Prof. Thoko Mayekiso was awarded the Enactus South Africa Champion…
by Thula Mngoma (Academic at Regent Business School) Prospective business students often get distracted by glossy brochures and rankings. A sleek campus and global brand might look impressive, but they don’t define a great education. What truly matters? The people in the room. The academics. Great faculty are the ones who shape future business leaders. This article by Regent Business School Academic, Thula…
Members of the media and key stakeholders gathered for an exclusive showcase hosted by Nu Metro Theatres at the cinema complex in Hyde Park Corner, highlighting the immersive experiences offered by the cinema group—from VIP luxury to cutting-edge 4DX screenings. Nu Metro has expanded its footprint to 20 cinema complexes, including new locations in Maputo, Mozambique and Lusaka, Zambia. They…
The often-cited — and now widely disputed — claim from a 2015 Microsoft report that today’s consumers have the attention span of a goldfish (8 seconds) may lack scientific backing. Still, it remains a compelling metaphor for the fragmented nature of modern attention. Add the erosion of trust driven by fake news, exaggerated claims, and relentless digital noise, and it’s…
In any boardroom, agency, or war room, leadership is the lever that moves the team. In advertising, where deadlines are brutal and the spotlight is always on, the difference between a manager and a true leader shows up fast. You can’t fake it. You either bring the spark or you don’t. I didn’t learn how to lead from a textbook.…
This past weekend, 1Life Insurance, in partnership with entrepreneur and founder of Wisdom & Wellness, Mpoomy Ledwaba, concluded its deeply impactful Life Changing Lessons with Wisdom & Wellness campaign at Olives and Plates, Wits Club in Johannesburg. The event marked the final chapter of a national journey that has helped South Africans embrace the power of preparation, the importance of financial wellness,…
As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has spent years thinking about what really drives creative output. Not the buzzwords or office perks, but the underlying conditions that either spark great ideas or quietly smother them. In this piece, he explores how physical environments shape mental states, how layout and lighting affect behaviour, and why design decisions – often dismissed as cosmetic…