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Converse is proud to announce its return to South Africa’s premium skating competition, Street Lines Skate Tournament, taking place at the iconic Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria. This marks the second year Converse partners with Street Lines, following a highly successful debut in 2024 that brought a new energy to the event and cemented the brand’s role in the tournament’s growth.…
A fresh wind is blowing across South Africa’s political and socio-economic landscape one that signals not just reflection, but an intention to reset the national trajectory. At the heart of this shift lies the newly launched National Dialogue, a people-centred initiative that may well become a cornerstone of South Africa’s future governance model. Announced formally during the 30th Annual National…
The Minister of Tourism has in terms of section 16 (3) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, on good cause shown, arrived at a decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board and appoint the listed persons, to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed: 1. Dr. Mzamo Masito…
In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT), which has been given the responsibility of organising the convention and preparing for the public dialogues that will take place thereafter. At the meeting, the representatives reported to the President…
Converse South Africa has officially been announced as the footwear and apparel sponsor of Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, taking place on 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. This partnership forms part of Converse’s ongoing Love Chuck campaign, a powerful tribute to the legacy of the Chuck Taylor sneaker and its deep cultural influence in music, fashion, and…
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…
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…
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, said the Welbedacht Pipeline Phase 1 project will augment water supply and enhance reliable water provision in Mangaung and surrounding areas. She handed over the project to Vaal Central Water in Bloemfontein on Friday, 27 June 2025. Minister Majodina was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, Free…
As South Africa chairs the G20 in 2025 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, the continent is preparing to host the first-ever Glamping Expo in Africa, taking place from 20–21 June 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This groundbreaking event will spotlight glamping—the fusion of glamour and camping—as a fast-growing, eco-conscious travel trend that aligns with the G20’s key priorities:…