A Crisis in the Relief Fund South African artists from all walks of life have joined together to demand that Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa change the eligibility requirements for the R150 million COVID-19 relief fund. Unfortunately, many of the country’s creatives have taken a disliking to the fund that was set...
An Unlikely Entrepreneur Step into the bustling, energetic world of Khumbulane Phakathi, a 20-year-old student from the vibrant heart of Soweto. In an unusual twist of innovation and entrepreneurship, this University of Mpumalanga scholar is revolutionizing the tech industry, one cellphone repair at a time. Riding the Wave of Digitalization In an era where...
Chuck Chilli is owned by Boikano Sikwane, a 46-year-old local business tycoon. Her boundless ambition and insatiable appetite for achievement have given the South African economy a welcome kick in the pants. Sikwane has grown from a one-car garage operation to a thriving company with 12 hardworking employees thanks to his unquenchable zeal. Yet...
Dzimbanhete Arts and Culture Interactions has been quietly and tirelessly nurturing talent since 2008 and is located just 20 kilometres south of Harare’s frantic city hub among the calm, indigenous vegetation of Zimbabwe’s sandveld setting. Terrence Musekiwa, a sculptor of rising renown who represented Zimbabwe in the famous 59th Venice Biennale in 2022, is...
Cameo by J.K. Rowling Lily, Harry’s mother’s name, originates from the Latin word ‘Lilium,’ which is also the name of the author’s favourite flower. This was not a haphazard decision; rather, it reflects J.K. Rowling’s deep understanding of and investment in her characters. Many cultures associate the lily with ideas of purity, passion, rebirth,...
As South Africa is gripped by World Cup mania, the global sports brand PUMA is adding fuel to the fire with a spectacular new attraction in Cape Town. Netball enthusiasts, get ready to make some serious purchases at the United Warriors Pop-Up Shop, which PUMA will be opening in celebration of the World Cup....
Do you find it challenging to keep up your exercise programme during the cold South African winter? The solution is right under your nose, or more accurately, in your own four walls! Home workouts not only help you maintain your physical fitness, but they also provide an endorphin boost, perfect for combating the winter...
The fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is in the middle of a legal dispute. The Chinese store was accused of operating a scheme to steal intellectual property from both new and established designers in a lawsuit filed on July 11th under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) Act. Taking Apart the Charges Krista Perry, Larissa...
Vogue Nights Jozi, a shining example of South Africa’s thriving LGBT culture, marked a major anniversary this past weekend: five years of creating welcoming environments and encouraging free expression. They held a Winter Ball that was as lively as their heritage to celebrate the occasion. The History of the Fashion Industry Before we get...