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The ten new entrepreneurs backed by Metropolitan’s collective shapers programme

The ten new entrepreneurs backed by Metropolitan’s collective shapers programme

Four months ago, the fourth edition of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) youth entrepreneurs’ programme was the first to be implemented nationwide, with a specific focus on the logistics and agricultural sectors, chosen for having the greatest potential for job creation. These two critical sectors are important for South Africa’s economic future and whose stability […]

WPA Hash, the world’s most trusted cloud computing platform, has launched a cloud mining solution for XRP, a participation model that converts “holding” into “daily cash flow” is gaining attention. So, how exactly does this model work? Is its return logic sustainable? This article will break it down from a mechanistic perspective. Background: The Investment […]

Joburg Theatre is excited to be staging a timely and essential ODE TO MOTOWN during Black History Month. Motown is more than a music label it is a cultural movement that reshaped global popular culture, amplified Black voices and proved that Black-owned creativity could transcend boundaries, generations and geography. In celebrating Motown, Joburg Theatre affirms the power […]

The digital economy, as far as South Africa is concerned, has experienced a somewhat dramatic change over the last ten years. Truthfully, this is because of the way people are moving their money online. Second screens, also known as smartphones all around the world, and the internet are slowly but surely becoming a part of […]

On 30 and 31 January 2025, the Unisa Music Foundation Directorate hosted the final leg of the two-week-long 7th Unisa International Voice Competition. Some of the world’s top vocalists descended on the university’s Muckleneuk Campus in Tshwane to showcase their prowess in the Jazz and Classical categories. Taking the top spot in these categories came […]

Fall in love all over again at Vivari Hotel & Spa this valentine’s day

If Valentine’s Day had a personality, it would look like Vivari Hotel & Spa; elegant, indulgent and effortlessly romantic. This year, Vivari invites couples to press pause on the real world and lean fully into love with a collection of Valentine’s experiences designed to reconnect, relax and celebrate romance in style. Whether you’re planning a […]

More than a game: How South Africans wear sport like a second skin

In South Africa, sport isn’t a hobby parked in a corner of life. It’s a social language. It decides what time people arrive at a family visit, how loud the TV gets on a Saturday, and whether the Monday mood feels light or heavy. Football brings the weekly heartbeat – league matches, cup ties, derbies […]

Bitget opens up stock futures for 24/7 trading

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the upcoming launch of 24/7 trading for stock futures, removing traditional market-hour constraints and giving traders uninterrupted access to global equities. The upgrade marks a major step in Bitget’s UEX vision, where crypto-native speed and flexibility extend fully into traditional markets.  While equities remain largely tied […]

Comparing medical aids is crucial – this website makes it easy

Having medical aid cover in South Africa can mean important protection and access in the case of illness or injury. But understanding the different options and what they cost can be tricky and overwhelming. Co-founder of comparison website Medicalaid.com, Adriaan Schoeman, explains how to do it well.  Question:  Why is choosing a medical aid option […]

The human story behind Horizon and Star Colleges

South Africa’s 2025 matric results once again placed Horizon and Star Colleges, under the Horizon Foundation, among the country’s high-performing educational institutions. Headlines speak of distinctions, provincial top achievers and impressive pass rates. But these results did not begin in an examination hall. They did not begin in Durban, Johannesburg or Cape Town. They began […]

Community food gardens feed minds and bodies as learners return to class

As millions of learners return to classrooms this month, access to consistent, nutritious food remains one of the most decisive and fragile factors influencing learning outcomes in South Africa’s under-resourced schools.   Around 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, according to UNICEF. This often shows up in classrooms as fatigue, poor concentration and missed […]

Beyond matric results: what meaningful education looks like in a changing world

Each January, matric results dominate headlines across South Africa, offering a snapshot of academic performance at the end of a long schooling journey. For many families, these numbers matter deeply, symbolising years of commitment, sacrifice and hope. Yet, as the world young people are entering becomes increasingly complex, the national conversation around education is slowly […]

Vialli Jeans Expands Its Luxury Vision With the Launch of Vialli Sunglasses

For more than a decade, Vialli Jeans has occupied a distinct space in South Africa’s fashion landscape. Known for its confident aesthetic, sharp detailing, and unmistakable street-luxury edge, the brand has steadily evolved from a denim label into a broader lifestyle name. The launch of Vialli Sunglasses marks the latest step in that journey. The […]

Great Food at Feel-Good Prices: The Taste of Summer at Ocean Basket

Ocean Basket is kicking off 2026 with flavour, freshness, and feel-good prices with its Tastes Like Summer offers. The calendar has flipped, the school run is back, and most of us are juggling post-holiday budgets and back-to-reality blues.  That’s exactly why Ocean Basket is serving up the sunshine with a summer menu that’s big on […]