Events

By Steuart Pennington   Michael de Jongh’s “A Forgotten First People” will provide many answers to anyone who has an interest in the land question in South Africa, particularly because the debate rages around the ANC’s intentions in respect of Expropriation without Compensation (EWC)    Reading this book prompted me consider the current status quo. […]

MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to education by providing digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e-learning tools and resources, ensuring that

                      South Africa is a country that produces many world champions in a wide range of disciplines. We tend to focus our attention on World cups, the Olympics and what’s on television. But every now and again South Africans excel in sporting disciplines, produce world

  Christel House South Africa, an independent non-profit school in Ottery that’s been serving learners from 29 under-resourced Cape Town communities for the past 25 years, has recorded a 96% matric pass rate for the Class of 2025, with 70% of candidates achieving Bachelor passes. The school provides no-fee trauma-informed education, and holistic support for

Cape Town Turns Summer into a Sell-Out as a New Generation Takes Flight December international arrivals climb 11% as CTT’s campaigns turn inspiration into bookings   Cape Town, Friday, 16 January 2026 – In the same week that the Matric Class of 2025 received their results and a new wave of Grade 1 learners took

  [16 January 2026] First National Bank (FNB) has announced a donation of R3.7 million to support communities severely affected by the recent flooding across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The funds will be channelled through the trusted humanitarian partner, Gift of the Givers, to provide urgent assistance to vulnerable families and frontline personnel impacted by the

At the end of last year I researched the 10 most important ‘past’ developments in SA during 2025. It was largely positive focusing on our removal from Grey listing; a renewed commitment to infrastructure build; the strength of the Rand; the success of Operation Vulindlela; youth employment initiatives, lowering inflation,  and the like. So what

As the country confronts a literacy emergency with more than three quarters of Grade 4 learners unable to read for meaning, 450 volunteers, teachers, and community members have gathered to take on one of South Africa’s greatest challenges: teaching children to read and giving them the tools for a better future. Mellon Educate, founded by

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) made its debut in township catering education by hosting masterclasses at Unisa Daveyton and the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Complex in Sebokeng. The global foodservice company drew 100 caterers to each session, offering them practical training to enhance their culinary skills and grow their businesses. “The initiative marks UFS’s commitment to empowering

Insights from the KwaSizabantu 2025 Youth Conference! Youth conferences are increasingly valuable today, offering spiritual depth, community support, clear teachings, and transformative experiences, depending on their themes and formats. They also provide a much-needed escape from the pressures of digital culture. These gatherings help individuals reconnect with themselves and others, offering encouragement and hope. The