Last week’s shattering news about the obliteration of the Titan submersible left the world, including all of South Africa, in a state of disbelief. Experts were pessimistic about recovering the remains of the unfortunate men aboard, citing the relentless pressures and extreme conditions deep within the ocean. Yet, as the waves break upon the...
The High Court recently issued a judgment that provided welcome relief to the more than 178,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa on Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP). The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to revoke the licences, which had been extended until the end of the year. As hyperinflation, soaring prices, and rising unemployment...
An unexpected turn of events has resulted in the telecom company MTN being criticised by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) for what is being called a misleading advertisement providing “10GB of data for R99.” The Advertising Review Board (ARB) raised objections to the advertisement because it was not clear how the data was being...
When it comes to the mega-rich, South Africa is far from trailing behind! As the classic saying goes, “Money makes money,” and oh boy, have these three South Africans made a mountain of it. Keep reading to get your mind blown by their whopping net worths, and maybe, just maybe, get inspired to up...
Anatomy 101: A Crash Course? We at Africa Nova created South Africa’s own ‘Jimmy Kimmel’–esque moment, and it caused quite a commotion out on the streets. The “What Do You Know About the Female Body?” the project was a riot, with Mzansi men displaying their (mis)understanding of female anatomy in a way that had...
South Africa has accepted China’s offer of 66 GW of solar and wind power equipment for use in government facilities. The fight against load-shedding in South Africa will receive a significant boost from this. This move is part of a larger effort to foster more energy cooperation between the two nations. The first China-South...
Still hurting from the gyrating fuel prices, South African drivers are holding their breath as July approaches. According to the Central Energy Fund’s end-of-month figures, after significant fuel price reductions in June, modest adjustments appear to be on the horizon for July. Those filling up their tanks may expect to pay slightly less for...
Although unexpected fan encounters are nothing new for celebrities, a recent occurrence at an American artist named Pink’s concert took things to a whole new level. During a show in BST Hyde Park, London, a superfan threw their mother’s ashes onto the stage, shocking the pop star beyond belief. During Pink’s performance of her...
If you’re a South African, whether you’re puffing on a vape or merely passing by a cloud of exhaled vapour, the worry about the potential health risks of secondhand vape smoke is far from alien to you. As more people turn to vaping, the issue of secondhand smoke has become a frequent encounter on...