Sweat, Strides & Startups: Absa and Vault Strength Club turn up for Youth Month!
To celebrate Youth Month, Absa teamed up with Johannesburg’s ultimate crew, Vault Strength Club (VSC), to turn up the volume on wellness, connection, and youth entrepreneurship. This mashup is all part of Absa’s love for active lifestyles, but this time they went way beyond just breaking a sweat to champion big, purpose-led ambitions. The real […]
Sarah Barratt becomes the second woman to win Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) in the competition’s 15-year history
Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) is South Africa’s premier guiding event, and this year it celebrates its 15th anniversary. Established to recognise and promote excellence in safari guiding, the competition provides a platform for outstanding guides to showcase their skills while advancing professional standards, conservation awareness and lifelong learning within the guiding industry. Sarah […]
Generation Freedom Means Business: Basha Uhuru returns to Con Hill for 14th edition
BASHA UHURU…If you didn’t know, it translates to Freedom of the Youth, or to keep it simple – Generation Freedom. The name combines two languages, Setswana and Swahili, to celebrate the spirit of young independence. It is an ideal name for South Africa’s prominent youth and creative festival, now celebrating its 14th year of existence […]
Boot camp tackles high graduate unemployment with workplace readiness
A fresh new opportunity for tertiary graduates to prepare themselves for the world of work has been launched – the inaugural ACCESS70 Workplace Launchpad Boot Camp – taking place in Johannesburg from 19-26 June 2026, at no cost to the attendees. ACCESS70 was established under the visionary leadership of Israel Noko, founder and CEO of […]
Breaking Down Borders TV Series Wins International Award
The groundbreaking South African travelogue series, Breaking Down Borders Africa, has been awarded a silver international Telly Award in the Best Travel and Tourism Television Series category. The announcement was made last week as the Telly Awards celebrated their 47th year. “It is a tremendous honour for the team to receive this stellar recognition,” said Paul […]
Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 finalists
Africa’s next crowns are closer than ever South Africa’s most exciting beauty and purpose pageant has revealed the 20 extraordinary women who will compete for the title of Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026, which takes place later this year. Drawn from seven of the country’s nine provinces, this Top 20 is as diverse and […]
BAI Heatseekers Festival Returns to Jozi with an Electrifying Twist
BAI Heatseekers Festival is back, and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more immersive. In association with the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), the BAI Heatseekers Festival is known for its dynamic celebration of music, film, digital content, and entertainment. BAI is shaking things up by joining forces […]
Trace Awards: A Celebration of African Talent
The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 has officially wrapped up, marking yet another extraordinary chapter in the celebration of African and Afro-descendant musical excellence. Held at the breathtaking Mora Resort in Zanzibar, this year’s event was a true testament to the power of music in bridging cultures and bringing people together with incredible performances.The awards […]
Lupita Nyong’o’s New Podcast Series: A Rich African Journey of Diverse Stories Intertwined with Musical Talent
The 10-part series is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios with Lemonada Media overseeing ad sales, marketing and distribution The 10-part podcast series aims to inspire and provoke thought, offering listeners a unique perspective through a rich journey of diverse stories that reflect the complex and multi-faceted nature of African identity. The discussions touch on […]
Tyson Mathonsi reflects on rugby, acting and Umjolo: The Gone Girl
While the Netflix Film Umjolo: The Gone Girl sits firmly at Number 1 in the Top 10 most watched movies in South Africa, lead actor Tyson Mathonsi still pinches himself when he thinks of just how far he has come in the industry. What started out as a shattered dream, turned into Tyson’s reroute to […]