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Diplomacy in Flux: The Drama of Absence at the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit

The possible absence of President Trump from the 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg is a strong signal of growing tensions…

4 months ago

The Pamela Isdell Seabird Nursery: A Beacon of Hope for African Penguins

The Pamela Isdell Seabird Nursery in Cape Town is a special place that saves and cares for endangered African penguin…

4 months ago

South Africa’s R500-Million Spaza Shop Fund: Between Ambition and Grassroots Reality

South Africa’s R500million spaza shop fund aims to help small township shops become safer and stronger by offering grants and…

4 months ago

Bridging Governance Gaps: President Ramaphosa’s Mission in the Northern Cape

President Ramaphosa’s mission for the Northern Cape is about bringing all levels of government together to work as one. He…

4 months ago

Elevating Small Businesses on the Global Stage: Insights from the Inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting

The first Global SME Ministerial Meeting in Pretoria brought together leaders from over 50 countries to shine a spotlight on…

4 months ago

Driving a New Era: BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid Rolls Out in Rosslyn

The BMW X3 PlugIn Hybrid now being made at the Rosslyn plant in South Africa marks an exciting step toward…

4 months ago

South Africa’s Tourism Reimagined: Policy, Progress, and Purpose in the 2025/26 Budget

South Africa’s 2025/26 tourism budget is all about making tourism fair, strong, and welcoming for everyone. It supports small local…

4 months ago

Cape Town’s Cleaning Fee: Controversy, Community, and the Cost of Urban Living

Cape Town has added a new cleaning fee to municipal bills to pay for cleaning public spaces, but many residents…

4 months ago

Parliament’s Resolve: Addressing Gang Violence and Pension Inequality in South Africa

South Africa’s Parliament is fighting hard against gang violence by rebuilding the AntiGang Unit, making police more responsible, and bringing…

5 months ago

The Cape’s Whale Watching Revival: Exploring the Coast’s Giants and Legends

From July to November, the Cape's coast bursts to life as giant southern right whales return to its sheltered bays.…

5 months ago

Rising Beyond Silence: Shauna Rhoda’s Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

Shauna Rhoda bravely shared her story after surviving violent abuse by a police officer in South Africa. Instead of hiding…

5 months ago

Shadows and Struggle: Inside the Ongoing Battle at Pollsmoor Prison

Pollsmoor Prison is bursting at the seams, holding more prisoners than it was built for, which fuels violence and illegal…

5 months ago

South Africa’s Silent Shores: Hidden Coastal Villages Where Time Slows

South Africa’s hidden coastal villages like Scarborough, Jacobsbaai, Koekenaap, Vermaaklikheid, and Suiderstrand are quiet places where time seems to slow…

5 months ago

Candlelight in the Cape: Honouring Paige Bell’s Memory

On July 14th in Cape Town, people will gather at Hillsong Church to light candles and share messages in memory…

5 months ago

Reinventing District Six: Cape Town’s Creative-Tech Renaissance

The timbuktoo Creative Hub in Cape Town’s District Six is Africa’s first creativetech center, offering free spaces, mentorship, and digital…

5 months ago

The Rise and Flourishing of Tammy Taylor Nails

Tammy Taylor Nails grew from a small California salon into a glamorous, worldwide beauty brand known for style and luxury.…

5 months ago