Workers’ Day is celebrated each year on 1 May. The commemoration honours the historical battles for unity and equitable working conditions waged by workers and their trade unions. However, for many South Africans, the day feels more like a meaningless gesture than a genuine celebration. With unemployment rates soaring and underemployment rampant. Additionally, with workers’ […]
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Bastian Schweinsteiger with UEFA Champions League Trophy PIC @BSchweinsteiger on X German legend Bastian Schweinsteiger is currently in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls with the Uefa Champions League trophy. He posted on X, “Greetings from Victoria Falls #trophytour.” Looking at the dates for the tour, Zimbabwe was not on the schedule. From the region, South Africa and […]
Decoding the algorithm: Boniswa Sidwaba on the pulse of SA’s TikTok creator economy Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The vibrant landscape of South Africa’s digital sphere is being significantly shaped by the burgeoning creator economy, and at its heart lies TikTok. On a recent, insightful conversation, listeners were treated to a deep dive into […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to uncovering why hundreds of apartheid-era crimes recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) have still not been prosecuted more than two decades later. Following the TRC’s conclusion in 2003, over 400 cases were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further investigation and possible prosecution. However, many […]
The Lions last beat Ospreys in 2022 and have lost all three encounters since. The Lions face a tough task in their final United Rugby Championship (URC) league matches, taking on two teams they don’t have great records against. The Lions kept their slender playoff hopes alive by ending their five-game losing streak with a […]
Celine Dion tugs at fans’ heartstrings with hot new photo After suffering from a rare ailment, Celine Dion has come back with a bang as she shows her confidence, exuberance, and style in her new social media post. Taking to Instagram, the Titanic singer poses in a sultry way in a picture with a white-and-black background. To… […]
Parts of the M1 Highway in Johannesburg have been partially closed to traffic as firefighters battle a fire raging in the underground tunnel beneath the highway double-decker bridge on the M1 South. Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Nana Radebe-Kgiba said parts of the highway between Smith Street and the Crown interchange were partially closed to traffic to […]
The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, presented by Showmax, is set to make its return this year—taking place once again at the Sandton Convention Centre from 2 to 4 May 2025. Renowned for its eclectic lineup of comedic talent from across Africa and beyond, the 2025 edition of the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival will […]
The continent offers immense opportunities fuelled by rapid urbanisation, demographic advantage, and innovation; however, investors must approach its diverse markets with both ambition and prudence.
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