Masterclass: How to Spot an Online Scam

It is a widely held opinion in the cyber security industry that South Africa is on the brink of becoming the cybercrime capital of the African continent. Cybercrimes can be committed by anybody who has a cellphone and an internet connection, but there are also organised crime groups that make use o…

Tourism Tuesday: Investing in People, Planet, and Prosperity

The current era provides an opportunity to redefine and recalibrate the direction and narratives of tourism investments for a more sustainable future for the People, the Planet, and prosperity. Today on Tourism Tuesday, taking place on the eve of World Tourism Day taking place tomorrow 27th Septemb…

The Africa Risk-Reward Index

Oxford Economics recently unveiled its eighth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index, a valuable tool that assesses the ever-changing investment landscape across significant African markets. Zimbabwe emerges as the riskiest destination for business ventures in Africa, concurrently ranking lowest i…

Exploring Paul Kagame's Vision for Rwanda - What's New on the Horizon

Rwandan President Paul Kagame recently announced his intention to run for re-election, in a bid to extend his nearly 25-year rule. When he assumed office in 2000, Rwanda was still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating genocide. Almost two decades later, Rwanda has undergone a remarkable tra…

View Of The Nation: Culture, Heritage & Coexistence In SA

In helping shape our identity, our heritage becomes part of what we are. Our expression of this identity shows others what we value; it highlights our values and priorities. Our heritage provides clues to our past and how our society has evolved. It helps us examine our history and traditions and e…

South Africa’s Traditional Palate

South African food is like a delicious melting pot of flavours and cooking styles. It's a blend of the tasty stuff that has evolved over many years because of people coming to South Africa from all over the world. Imagine it as a fusion of African, European, and Asian foodie traditions, with a dash…

Music - An Instrument Preserving Culture

During his address on Heritage Day last year, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to protect and preserve the country’s traditional music. In South Africa, music has been like a healing balm for our scars from the past and a motivating force in our journey toward a brighter yet complicat…

In the Spotlight Professor Zakes Mda

Born Zanemvula Kizito Gatyeni Mda in Herschell in the Eastern Cape, his early schooldays were in Soweto and went on to complete his Cambridge Overseas School Certificate at Peka High, Lesotho (1969). He then read for a BFA in Visual Arts at the International Academy of Arts and Letters, Zurich Swit…

Nothing But the Truth

Since it first came out in 2002, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, written by award-winning actor and playwright John Kani, has become really popular and many people think of it as an important South African story. The play, which is all about families and how they can be really complicated, looks at what it …

South Africa’s Beat for Thrifting

In a time where many yearn to be eccentric is the art and popularisation of the sale of pre-loved items. According to news journal Women’s Wear Daily, thrifting emerged as a $28 billion juggernaut on the global stage, almost nipping at the heels of the $35 billion fast fashion empire in 2020. Moreo…