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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:…
The Pilanesberg region has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s top safari destinations, attracting visitors from around the world eager to see the big five and experience the bush. But while game viewing remains a major drawcard, a new layer of tourism is being added. It places local culture, history and community at the centre of the visitor…
South African philanthropist and adventurer Angela Yeung reached the summit of Mount Everest from the North Side – a feat few have dared to attempt and even fewer have achieved. Her extraordinary climb, undertaken as part of her ongoing commitment to uplift marginalised communities through the Impilo Collection Foundation, was followed by an equally profound act of compassion: the distribution…
Starbucks is thrilled to recognise the partners who emerged as stars at the recent Regional Barista Championship. Training to become a Starbucks partner (as the company’s baristas are known) is no simple affair. These passionate coffee lovers undergo many months immersing themselves in coffee knowledge and lore, with a hands-on curriculum crafted by the world renowned Starbucks Global Academy. “We…
When Umvuzo Health entered the medical scheme market in 2004, it had no capital reserves, no broker support and no track record. What it did have was a clear mission: provide affordable, accessible healthcare to South Africans excluded from the private healthcare system. Twenty-one years later, the Scheme covers nearly 100 000 lives, is fully self-administered, and remains financially sound with a…