This past Saturday, 29 November, Johannesburg came alive as Africa Is Not A Jungle (AINAJ) delivered an unforgettable cultural spectacle at Melrose Arch. The highly anticipated event once again celebrated Africa as a global cultural powerhouse, bringing together world-class music, creative expression, and purpose-driven storytelling. Doors opened at 12:00, and from the very first moment,…
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Skin Renewal Celebrates the Strength, Elegance, and Purpose of Mrs South Africa 2025
Skin Renewal, a leader in aesthetic medicine and integrative wellness, proudly confirms its continued partnership with the prestigious Mrs South Africa pageant, a platform that empowers married South African women to embrace confidence, purpose, and authenticity.As a brand that has spent more than two decades championing self-care, confidence, and holistic well-being, Skin Renewal sees the…
Apple Music Announces LUUKHANYO as the Latest Up Next Artist in South Africa
Apple Music today announces genre-bending artist LUUKHANYO as the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in South Africa. “It feels surreal,” he tells Apple Music. “To be recognised for doing what I love — telling stories that come from real life and emotion — it’s validating. I’ve spent years…
Apple Music Announces Messiah4L As The Latest Up Next Artist In Ghana
Apple Music today announces Ghanaian singer-songwriter Messiah4L as the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana. “Being selected for the Up Next campaign is a huge honour. It means the world to represent Ghana on this kind of platform. To my fans across the continent, thank you for believing in…
Apple Music Announces CupidSzn as the Latest Up Next Artist in Nigeria
Apple Music today announces Nigerian singer-songwriter CupidSzn as the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria. “Being selected for the Up Next Campaign means a lot to me,” CupidSzn tells Apple Music. “It’s a reminder that the vision is resonating and the journey is just beginning. My fans can expect…
Private universities set for recognition under new higher education policy
South Africa’s higher education system is set for one of its biggest shake-ups in recent memory. For the first time, private universities that meet stringent quality and governance standards could soon be recognised on par with public universities under the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) new draft Policy for Recognition of South African…
Export compliance is key to Gauteng’s G20 trade ambitions, says GGDA
As world leaders gather for the G20 Summit, the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is calling on local entrepreneurs to strengthen their export readiness by meeting international compliance standards – from customs certification to country-of-origin barcoding and accurate product labelling. Through the Qondisa Ishishini Lako (“fix your business”) campaign, launched by the Gauteng Department…
WHERE TIME MEETS TASTE: DANIEL WELLINGTON BRINGS SCANDINAVIAN SOPHISTICATION TO CAPE TOWN WITH THE DW CAFÉ
The inaugural Daniel Wellington Café – a first of its kind for the contemporary Scandinavian jewellery brand in South Africa – was held at Alfred Square at the V&A Waterfront for a sensorial experience that captured the essence of refined elegance and modern minimalism, following successful launches in Sydney (13 – 16 August 2025) and…
Refinery Launches OSMO — A New Lifestyle Brand in Motion
Refinery proudly announces the launch of OSMO, a lifestyle brand inspired by movement, balance, and everyday energy. Blending elevated design with functional comfort, OSMO introduces a refined take on athleisure — made to move with you through every part of your day. OSMO officially launches on 30 October, debuting in six stores across three major metros — including Ballito, Clearwater Mall, Gateway, Goldfields…
Why flexible education could be South Africa’s greatest equaliser
South Africa’s education system was built for a world that no longer exists. Traditional classroom-based learning models, where physical attendance determines access, participation, and ultimately graduation, fail to consider the realities facing today’s students. Rising transport costs, the fluctuating challenges associated with the electricity grid, financial constraints, and the growing need to balance both work…
