# Die eerste blinde toergids in Kaapstad, Winston Fani, is ‘n ware kampvegter vir inklusiewe toerisme met sy onderneming, Out of Sight Tours. Fani was aan die stuur van Dinner in the Dark by die luukse One-and-Only-hotel, wat in vennootskap met Kaapstad Toerisme aangebied is. Die gaste, insluitend die burgemeester, Geordin Hill-Lewis, moes in ‘n […]
# Australian Home Affairs minister, Tony Burke confirmed that US artist Kanye West had his Australian visa cancelled after releasing a song that promotes Nazism. The rapper’s track “Heil Hitler,” which praises Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, was released across social media and music streaming platforms in May. The ban follows a series of antisemitic posts […]
# The Wits School of Education has hosted its second annual event celebrating women shaping academia. Led by Professor Juliet Perumal, the event honoured researchers, students, and staff breaking barriers despite structural challenges. Awardees included Professor Eunice Nyamupangedengu, Dr Madira Thetso, Dr Ntsoaki Mokala, Dr Jenny Glennie and others. The event highlighted women’s collective power […]
# University of Cape Town lecturer, Sanele Ntshingana, is one of 18 global fellows selected for the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute Fellowship at the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Havard University. During his four-month stay as a Mandela Fellow at Harvard, he will focus on his book project titled Theorizing […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 learner Duncan van Niekerk is serving up more than just aces as he embarks on a five-day tournament to raise awareness and funds against gender-based violence. From 8 to 13 July, Duncan will play for Angels’ Care, a Howick-based charity supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Duncan says he was inspired following […]
# A forest fire that broke out overnight on Greece’s largest island, Crete, led to the evacuation of tourists and citizens on the south coast. Firefighters battled through the night against the rapidly spreading fire. Some people were treated for breathing difficulties, but there were no immediate reports of more serious injuries. Authorities say at […]
# Discovery Insure has launched a nationwide campaign called Drive Now, Text Later, urging South Africans to stop texting while driving. CEO Robert Attwell says it’s more than a Discovery initiative, it’s a national movement for road safety. Speaking on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, Attwell highlighted that distracted driving is one of South Africa’s […]
# CapeNature’s 2025 State of Conservation Report shows major strides in biodiversity protection across the Western Cape. Over 13-thousand hectares were added to the province’s conservation estate, bringing the total to more than one-million hectares. The report highlights the impact of climate change, the need for resilience, and the vital role of partnerships with landowners […]
# eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba says a total of 25 designers will showcase their ‘Marvels of Mzansi’ collections on the main stage at the Durban July horse race on Saturday. This forms part of the Durban July Fashion Experience, which is a collaboration between eThekwini and the Hollywood Foundation. Xaba says the fashion programme includes […]
