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Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in June 2025, South Africa will convene the First National Convention which begins a process of hosting a countrywide, people-led National Dialogue process. The Convention will take place from 15 to 17 August 2025 at the ZK Matthews Hall, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria. This historic gathering brings together representatives of all sectors of…
After six years of intensive research and testing, the Rhisotope Project has officially reached operational status – where rhinos will effectively be protected through nuclear technology. The project aims to disrupt the illegal rhino horn trade by embedding low-level radioactive isotopes into the horn. These radioisotopes can be detected by radiation detection equipment at countries borders around the world, allowing…
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation proudly announces that the province will host the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa tournament from 20-22 March 2026 at Steyn City Golf Club, Johannesburg. This historic achievement marks the first time LIV Golf will be played on African soil, following successful negotiations by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and…
There’s something truly magical about walking through the doors of Comic Con Africa into a pumped-up crowd of all your favourite characters, from superheroes, obscure video game personalities, favourite anime characters, villains, and anti-heroes. It’s not just about the outward transformation of stepping into a favourite character. It’s about stepping into a space where creativity is not just accepted but celebrated, complimented – and even awarded. A place where fans can show up as their truest, most…
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed deep concern following reports that politically connected individuals in Matjhabeng Local Municipality are receiving inflated salaries through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Minister has instructed the Department to immediately halt all EPWP transfers to the municipality pending a full investigation into the reported abuse. He said the allegations reinforce…
Behind every ream of Mondi Rotatrim is a network of real people and real progress. Through Mondi Zimele, its enterprise development arm, Mondi supports thousands of small-scale timber growers — many in rural KwaZulu-Natal — who are empowered to become active partners in the Mondi Rotatrim supply chain. Mondi Zimele’s small-scale timber grower program aims to nurture emerging forestry growers by facilitating…
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…
South African rap heavyweight Cassper Nyovest is officially back in his hip-hop bag with a brand-new single titled “Guess Who’s Back”; a bold, high-energy track that reclaims his throne and reminds fans and doubters alike that he’s still at the top of the food chain. While he’s remained a dominant force in the music scene with tracks like ‘Kusho Bani’, which set charts ablaze…
Comic Con Africa is excited to announce that celebrated actor Jessie T. Usher will be attending this year’s festival from Friday 29 August to Sunday, 31 August 2025! Usher is best known for his breakout role as the lightning-fast A-Train in Amazon Prime Video’s global hit The Boys. His powerful, high-energy performance instantly made him a fan favourite among superhero and pop…