Events

Image by Shari Thompson Greenpop has long recognized the importance of managing indigenous forests across Sub-Saharan Africa. With a community-focused approach, the organization designs projects that tackle local threats to reforestation, while prioritizing the needs of involved communities and ensuring benefits for both people and the environment. Greenpop’s flagship event, Reforest Fest, is an annual […]

Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 April 2025 — Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival are proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards (SBYA). As the awards reach the milestone anniversary of 40 years, a new generation of trailblazers takes their place in this storied legacy. These are six exceptional

   The dramatic Mlambomkhulu Falls. PONDO trail run 2024. Pondoland, South Africa – The PONDO Trail Run returns from 28 May – 1 June 2025, offering runners the chance to traverse one of the world’s most untouched coastlines while raising funds for The Pondoland Conservation Trust as well as the Cipla Foundation’s Miles for Smiles initiative. Cipla

  Food as a relational currency, tech as the enabler: A new blueprint for systematic impact. Johannesburg, March 2025 – In a bold move to reshape how food aid is distributed across South Africa’s informal economy, SA Harvest has launched a smart, tech-enabled beneficiary vetting system in the form of an app. Developed in partnership

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has surpassed the African National Congress (ANC) for the first time in the IRR’s long record of polling public opinion. Crucially, the DA’s support among black registered voters has more than tripled – from 5% to 18% – highlighting a move beyond traditional voting patterns and signalling the potential emergence of

South Africa has entered rarely seen territory. And this time, it’s for the right reasons. For the first time, the country has cracked the top 10 in the category “Emerging Markets” in Kearney’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, jumping from 17th place in 2023 to seventh place in 2025. The annual ranking, based on

Life after amputation: “I’m going to live my life to the fullest” Petros Letsoalo suffered a severe compound fracture when a heavy piece of metal equipment crushed his lower right leg in an underground mining accident near Witbank in October 2024. Through hard work and sheer determination, he is now back home and walking again

Conservation is No Joke: April Fool’s Stunt Sparks Support for Table Mountain Firefighters Image Source: Good Things Guy On 1 April, South Africans looking for a once-in-a-lifetime advertising opportunity were met with an unexpected offer on OneDayOnly.co.za – ad space for sale on the side of Table Mountain. Instead of securing a prime spot on one of

From red carpets to real change, some of SA’s favourite celebs are giving back – and Patronella Sono, Staff Volunteerism Portfolio (SVP) specialist from Momentum Group, says we all have the power to do the same.   Being famous comes with some pretty cool perks. But many of our favourite celebs know that true success isn’t just

By Gift Mbay In the remote villages of South Africa, where access to basic services is limited, a group of dedicated volunteers is making a profound impact. These individuals, often unnoticed by mainstream media, are stepping in to provide support where government resources fall short. One such volunteer is Thabo Mokoena, a 28-year-old from a