21 October 2024, Cape Town – With World Sandwich Day around the corner on 3 November, it’s time for South Africans to send their sarmie-making squads to the popular annual Ladles of Love Sarmiethon, taking place in Cape Town and Johannesburg on 1 November. Now in its fifth year, the Sarmiethon will once again unite […]
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By Yolanda Wessels Cameron van Zyl, a student at the Agulhas Schools of Skills has been awarded the best carpenter in South Africa at the recent Sasol Foundation and Kagiso Trust National Skills Competition finals held in Johannesburg. Learners and teachers from several schools nationwide competed against each other. They had to demonstrate their skills
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By Phila-Nathi Mapisa Kamvalethu Ntsomi, a Rhodes University graduate, has made waves in the academic and professional spheres by being selected as one of the GradStar DHL Top 100 most employable graduates in the country. Kamvalethu’s friend, a previous Top 100 recipient, inspired her to apply. “I wanted to put myself out there and network
Paul Gardiner to Launch Natural Born Runners Exclusively on YouTube During COP16, Aiming to Inspire Youth with Global Conservation and Rewilding Stories Source: TTG Media Conservationist and eco-tourism expert Paul Gardiner is set to launch his new documentary series, Natural Born Runners, exclusively on YouTube during the pivotal COP16 summit. Timed perfectly with the global event’s theme of
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“This World Food Day, Afrika Tikkun urges South Africa to intensify their support for initiatives that drive agricultural development, empower the youth, and deliver bold, sustainable solutions to end hunger and combat food insecurity.” As the world commemorates World Food Day on October 16, Afrika Tikkun, a leading youth development organisation, celebrates the success of
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By Tshidiso Masopha The unrelenting determination of SA’s youth is often overshadowed by the alarming youth unemployment rate and general apathy that we feel towards the future. Our unemployment rate is sitting at a disquieting 41,7% for those between 25 to 34 years old. The Youth Employment Service (YES) teamed up with the Daily Maverick
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As part of their ongoing commitment to address growing food insecurity and child malnutrition, Engen has pledged another R2 million in fuel support to FoodForward SA, bringing its total fuel contribution to the organisation to R8 million since 2020. This vital support enables FoodForward SA trucks to collect good quality surplus food from farmers, manufacturers
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has once again won international recognition, this time from Forbes Magazine for being one of the World’s Best Employers. Standard Bank has been ranked 18th in the world, amongst the top 850 large multinational organisations. The Bank emerged as the highest ranked company from Africa and ranked
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In the heart of the bustling metropolis that is New York City, African Night in New York has emerged as a vibrant celebration of African culture, music, and unity. At the center of this cultural extravaganza is RAAM BAND, known globally as The Sound of Africa. Through his innovative approach to blending traditional African sounds
Launched in October 2024 the first-ever Nature Conservation Index (NCI). The NCI uses 25 key indicators to provide an unadjusted, straightforward look at biodiversity and conservation across 180 countries. https://biodb.com/wp-content/uploads/NCI-MediaKit.pdf The Nature Conservation Index (NCI) is a tool that shows how well countries are protecting their natural environments. Covering 180 countries, NCI looks at various factors like the number of plants
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