New online service for Chartered Accountants in SA to meet demand in dramatic brain drain reversal

Not so long ago, South Africa faced a significant shortage of Chartered Accountants remaining within its borders, creating challenges for their recruitment locally. However, the situation is rapidly evolving, and the dynamics that once drove South African Chartered Accountant recruitment abroad ar…

Why Ghana's Kente cloth has been inscribed onto UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

This year, Ghana’s Kente fabric was highlighted for its decades-long craftsmanship and its immovable impact on Ghanaian culture. The Kente fabric is known for its colorful horizontal lines and ability to tell a story and embody the history of the Ghanaian people.  Each year, the United Nations Ed…

How seriously should we take travel advisories?

Leading tourism associations have encouraged travellers to postpone, rather than cancel, their trips to Mozambique amid post-election protests and a nationwide strike mainly affecting urban areas. Travel advisories are regularly updated safety rankings assigned to every country in the world. Thes…

What is the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and harmful health outcomes in childhood?

We spoke to Pediatrician, Dr. Khutso Sebetseba about diseases among children triggered by ultra-processed foods. This on the back of a teenager in America taking on 10 of the world’s biggest food companies, including Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Kraft Heinz, suing them for deliberately engineering their …

What are some your best travel hacks?

There are a bunch of secret tips and tricks that will change the way you travel forever. Whether it be never missing a flight again, or hacks to pack better or saving a few extra bucks. Travel Content Creator, Pumeza Cingo shared her best travel hacks with us. 

Artist Profile; EDSOUL South African DJ, producer and sound engineer 

We speak to South African DJ, producer and sound engineer renowned for his soulful and energetic deep house music. With over 15 years of experience as an award-winning sound engineer, he seamlessly blends soulful harmonies with infectious beats, creating a unique sound that captivates audiences wo…

The role of radio in shaping societal progress, retracing Radio Freedom's steps

Before Facebook and Twitter became a thing, there was radio. Radio Freedom was a South African radio arm of the African National Congress and its fighting wing Umkhonto we Sizwe during the anti-Apartheid struggle from the 1970s through the 1990s. It was the oldest liberation radio station in Afri…

Has the internet gap narrowed for rural Africa in 2024?

The Internet has become an essential part of daily life for many people around the world. It provides access to information, education, entertainment, and communication. However, access to the Internet is not available to everyone, particularly those living in rural communities. For people livin…

Theresa Mordoh lets us in on his son's sexual abuse ordeal, subsequent death and the family's quest to get justice

A prestigious South African school, St John's College and an ex-teacher accused of sexually abusing the boys in his care have been hit with a R60 million (around 3.3 million USD) lawsuit over the alleged abuse of former pupil Julio Mordoh, and his subsequent suicide. Julio’s parents, Teresa and Ma…

Why talented professionals should consider going independent

Imagine waking up tomorrow with the freedom to choose the projects you’re passionate about, set your own schedule, and build a career on your terms. For an increasing number of professionals, this isn’t just a dream, it is the reality of independent consulting.  As traditional employment structur…