Our “Braveheart” Firefighters Head to Alberta to Fight Wildfires

South Africa’s firefighting crews have once again answered the international call to service with gusto. Alberta, a province in Canada, needed fast and experienced aid after it was hit by more than 550 wildfires this season. As a result, the Working on Fire (WoF) programme from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment...

Economy to First-Class Hacks You Can’t Afford to Miss

Prepare Thoroughly for Your Vacation To begin, you must plan, plan, plan if you want to make your economy class flight as comfortable and near to first class as possible. A successful flight can be improved by following the many suggestions provided here, but the most important factor is preparation. If you show up...

When Will Pollard and Kolisi be Back to Springboks?

The return of rugby veterans Handre Pollard and Siya Kolisi is still shrouded in mystery, so Springboks supporters throughout the country should be ready to hold their breath. Their absence has left a glaring void in the Springboks’ roster for the early going of the Rugby Championship. Both in the forward pack and the...

Biobanks, South Africa’s Biodiversity Power

Preserving the incredible complexity of our natural environment is more important than ever in this age of rapidly diminishing biodiversity and warming temperatures. South Africa, which is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, is taking the lead in this important initiative. South Africa is working to standardise regulations and practices,...

The Documentary That’s Redefining South African Identity

We are honoured to have the opportunity to speak with Milisuthando Bongela, the director of the riveting first feature-length documentary “Milisuthando.” This narrative feature film is structured like a reflective essay, delving deep into the complex web of the protagonist’s family history, ancestry, and upbringing in post-apartheid South Africa. Come with us as we...

Tech Lawyer Breaks Boundaries in India’s Silicon Valley 

Kavya Dangda, a 34-year-old South African expat living in Bengaluru, India’s thriving tech metropolis, is making waves. She is breaking new ground as an intellectual-property lawyer in a conservative culture that frequently prizes a more domestic role for women. A graduate of Singapore’s prestigious Masters of Law programme, she is using her expertise and...

Racing for AI Gold: When Profit Clashes with Privacy

OpenAI’s CEO recently spoke before U.S. senators, warning of the hazards posed by AI and expressing a desire for a government partnership to limit those concerns. OpenAI is responsible for AI marvels like ChatGPT. This word of caution highlighted the critical function of governments in guiding the development and use of AI. When you...

Should I Try Intermittent Fasting?

The popularity of intermittent fasting has skyrocketed in recent years. It’s not just something that doctors and dietitians have been thinking about, but it’s been trending on TikTok as well. It has been acclaimed as an excellent weight-loss technique and some data suggests it may reduce inflammation. It’s not a miracle cure for obesity,...

Germany Calls on SA’s Trained Nurses

At the same time that South Africa is facing its healthcare challenges, a surprising offer has come from Europe. Due to its severe nurse shortage, Germany has begun looking to South Africa as a potential source of healthcare workers. The reason for this is crystal clear: South Africa has an excellent reputation for medical...