Essentials For Matric Students
Matric students all across South Africa officially began their final examinations on October 23. Punted as the most important examinations for school...
#YBAA19: These Awards Are Helping Young People Grow Small Businesses
“The Young Business Achiever Awards (YBAA) goes as far as to say that entrepreneurship is an antidote to poverty,” said Shaakira Rahiman-Saleh,...
Kahindo Mateene: “The African Fashion Industry Needs More Investment”
Bright reds, purples, yellows, and greens characterise designer Kahindo Mateene’s collection launched at the African International Fashion (AFI). AFI is a platform...
Zimbabwe’s Got Animation Talent
Amongst the noise, and excitement of Comic Con Africa 2019, there was a panel going on about Africans in Animation. Two of...
A Man, Woman, And A Baby Visit South Africa
Petra Diamonds Limited on Monday announced the discovery of a big blue diamond. The mining company confirmed that 20.08 carat blue diamond...
9 Books To Read For Banned Books Week
Every year, Banned Books Week takes place in the last week of September. This year it took place from September 23-28. It...
In Pictures: Comic Con 2019 Comes Alive
Comic Con Africa is back, and even bigger. The 2019 edition of the convention took place from September 21-24. Despite some of...
10 Historical Figures Who Were Vegan Before It Was Mainstream
Haters aside, the vegan movement has exploded so much over the past few years it’s almost mainstream. Interest in the plant-based lifestyle...
Spring Hasn’t Sprung Yet
It’s September and for the Southern Hemisphere, this means that warmer days are officially on the way. South Africans, in particular, took...
African grasslands are meant to burn – we can’t let this...
Colin Beale, University of York
Catastrophic fires in the Amazon rainforest made global headlines, but since then NASA has...
Hasan Minhaj Is Out Repping Brown People And We Stan
It was the 2016 Democrat Convention. Hillary Clinton would be taking on Donald Trump in the 2016 United States Presidential Election. Clinton's...
19-Year-Old Gaelan Wort Just Published His First Dystopian Epic
At the age of 19, film student Gaelan Wort has crafted a dystopian epic and plans for it to be part of...
Is Flying Worth The Environmental Cost? Greta Thunberg Says No
Greta Thunberg is currently sailing around the world. The 16-year-old climate change activist is heading from Sweden to the United Nations headquarters...
“We’ve Built 41 Libraries In 4 Years”
AS TOLD TO
A thirty-three year old man from Mpendle in KwaZulu-Natal is using his passion for literature to...
New Kenyan App ‘Wazi’ Is A Therapist In Your Hand
Official data in Kenya shows that the number of people with mental health illnesses has risen exponentially. But more interesting than that...
Labor Exploitation, Burnout, And Gender Discrimination In Gaming
Just a few weeks ago, a 16-year-old boy from the US made headlines worldwide. He won the inaugural Fortnite World Championships. His...
ASTROJAXX: The 16-Year-Old EDM Prodigy We’re Listening To
A 16-year-old artist is making waves all over the world, including South Africa, with his 2019 release Universe. Los Angeles-based ASTROJAXX worked...
The Sweet Taste Of Pakistan In Fordsburg
In the small block that constitutes the Fordsburg Square area, cuisines from all around the world can be if found. If you’re...
Fordsburg Food Tour: Discover Joburg’s Hidden Culinary Gems
PART II
On the edges of the Johannesburg Central Business District, you will find the area of Fordsburg. With...
How Fordsburg Has Evolved From The Gold Rush To Now
PART I
Growing up as Indian South African, Fordsburg was the place to buy halaal meats, spices, jewellery and...
