Events

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

By Thabo Motlhabi An NPO based in Mogale City, the Nomfundo Zondo Foundation, recently organised a disability Outreach program in partnership with Disability Organisations in West Rand, Mogale City, Township of Kagiso. The event was hosted at Kagiso. Ext 12, Community hall, on 22 Saturday March 2025. The NPO Nomfundo Zondo Foundation is a disability

By Tholakele Mbonani Teenage pregnancy remains a significant challenge in our society, often leading to school dropouts, unemployment, and limited opportunities for young mothers. Recently, Mamosa Educational Centre, a private school in Duduza, Gauteng, hosted an intervention titled “A Conversation with Teenage Mothers.” Instead of merely addressing the issue as a problem, Mamosa aimed to

Toyota South Africa and the Youth Employment Service (YES) are celebrating the conclusion of Toyota’s sixth YES programme, which has equipped 712 young South Africans – 63% of them being women – with valuable skills to advance their careers in this future-facing sector. The automotive sector, contributing 4.3% to the country’s gross domestic product and accounting

CALLING ALL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL SANTAM WOMEN OF THE FUTURE AWARDS The Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE is back for its 11th year.  Over the past decade, the awards have showcased the resilience, innovation and success of women entrepreneurs who have dared to dream

THREE SHIPS WHISKY Awarded World’s Best Blended Whisky The world has raised a glass to South Africa’s whisky craftsmanship The Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cask has officially been crowned the World’s Best Blended Whisky at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards (WWA), hosted in London by TheDrinksReport.com. The proudly South African whisky impressed the judges to