Journalist THABO MOTLHABI wrote: Aware.org successfully hosted a Youth Day Roundtable Event in commemoration of Youth Month and in honour of the legacy of the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising. The event took place at the UJ Bunting Theatre on Thursday, 18 June. Fifty years after the historic Soweto Uprising, the event provided an opportunity…
AN international football development initiative aimed at opening doors for young African players has received strong backing from Spanish sports director Julio C. Gomez, who believes the project can help bridge the long-standing gap between talent and opportunity. Gomez was speaking at the launch of the Africa United project in Sandton in Johannesburg last Thursday,…
IMAGE SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA South Africa’s festive season did more than boost retail sales, it confirmed a major change in how people pay, shop, and do business. New figures from Standard Bank show that higher spending, especially on groceries and food, has pushed digital payments into the centre of everyday commerce. As more consumers…
Tana Malinga The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival 2025 wrapped up in spectacular style on Sunday, 21 September, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Gauteng. Festivalgoers were treated to a day of rich local sounds, soul-stirring performances, and vibrant African energy. The final day focused on jazz, gospel, and African fusion, led by…
The highly anticipated premiere of KABELO captivated audiences last week Thursday at Theatre on the Square, Sandton as part of the Joburg Film Festival programme. The event drew a vibrant crowd of film lovers, industry professionals, media, and cultural figures eager to experience the powerful Sesotho feature film. Set against the striking highlands of Lesotho,…
By Danielle van Deventer Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in Africa. It is here, it is being used, and it is now reshaping regulatory agendas and courtroom practice across the continent. Over the last two years, we have seen a decisive shift in how African governments approach AI. What was once discussed…
THE tents are pitched, the braai fires are lit, and the waves are soothing – until a teenage boy’s body is found up on the idyllic Kalfiebaai shore. This murder sent a chillthrough the first episode of Die oord, kykNET’s gripping new crime drama that turns a caravan park, where generations of families have gathered…
SuperSportBet has officially awarded a brand-new fully furnished home in Soweto to the winner of its groundbreaking Sta’Playa campaign, celebrating the passion and rivalry of South African football. Launched earlier this year, the campaign gave fans the chance to back their team, Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates, while engaging with exclusive games and rewards on…
As the third school term begins, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We now know learners around the world have embraced generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like Claude and ChatGPT to help them with homework, to study faster, and…
This year, Switch Energy Drink launched the Switch Up Your Life competition, giving South Africans the opportunity to win one of 20 new OMODA SUVs and a share of R20 million in prizes, including airtime, vouchers, cash, and the latest iPhones.The campaign highlights everyday moments when people choose Switch, from students studying for exams to…
