South African cinema has consistently gained international acclaim for portraying locally-rooted narratives with universal resonance. For instance, films like “Tsotsi” (2005) by Gavin Hood, which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, showcased South Africa’s capability to tell compelling stories that engage global audiences. This has opened avenues for other local filmmakers...
The Cape Town International Convention Centre will soon reverberate with sounds such as the reverberation of the whistle, the swish of the net, and the uproar of the audience. The beloved Proteas have become the unifying rhythm of our nation as the prestigious Netball World Cup draws near. The beat of this nation’s devotion...
In the landscape of South Africa, where gender-based violence (GBV) continues to paint a grim reality, innovative solutions that prioritize women’s safety are not just essential, they are life-saving. As we grapple with the GBV epidemic, the need for safe spaces extends beyond homes and workplaces and into the very routes women traverse every...
Navigating through the tumultuous waves of unemployment, Kedibone Segole, a vibrant 28-year-old, transformed her passion for personal care into an entrepreneurial venture. In the face of adversity, Segole breathed life into her lifelong dream, laying the foundation for Moipone Aesthetics, a start-up that crafts an assortment of personal care products ranging from body creams...
South Africa’s thriving financial technology industry is making waves and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. South African fintech is shifting its attention to savings, investments, and loans as 2023 progresses, reflecting a broader industry trend toward expanding access to credit. Success in Financial Technology in South Africa South Africa’s financial technology industry...
To effectively interact with the many AI systems that have become a part of modern life, it is crucial to be fluent in the “language” of prompting. South African enterprises are being shaped by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology including generative AI, virtual assistants, and chatbots. Providing input or instructions to AI systems,...
Hydroponics in a City Setting Our cities are experiencing a welcome paradigm shift, propelled by creative thinkers and doers who refuse to be stopped. Andile Matukane is one such agent of transformation; she originally wanted to be a dentist but now works in agriculture. What sets her apart is not her youth or her...
Nowadays, work is more of a process than a place to go. We owe a debt of gratitude to three South Africans working in the UK at present for giving us this timely and valuable piece of information. Working from home has become more popular than the standard 9-to-5 office job. Michelle Botha on...
Vereeniging, Gauteng native and 27-year-old entrepreneur Refiloe Mohono has turned her experience with foot sweat into a profitable business. The cosmetics industry may very well be turned upside down by this breakthrough. Many of us experience the common occurrence of perspiring feet and may dismiss it as nothing more than an irritation. Mohono and...