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…
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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…
How InPursuit Renewable Energy went from a one-woman start-up to a multimillion-rand IPP
In 2017, electrical engineer Hleziphi Mtshizane left a comfortable corporate career to start a company with little more than a laptop and the firm conviction that Africa’s energy projects should be engineered through an African lens. Eight years later, InPursuit Renewable Energy has grown from a one-woman consultancy into a multimillion-rand energy firm executing projects…
Shoppers Make Room for More with PEP HOME New Summer Range, Now Also Available Online
PEP HOME is encouraging shoppers to “Make Room for More” this summer, as its latest summer range is showcased at their SUMMER event. Filled with fresh inspiration and affordable style solutions to brighten every South African home, the new summer range showcased at the PEP HOME SUMMER Event also featured brand-new ranges, a Zero Twist…
Ye Live in South Africa Show to Be a Memorable Success
Celebrated, and much-loved multiple Grammy award winning legendary Rapper, Songwriter and Record Producer, Kanye West, famously known as Ye, is set to fulfil every Hip-Hop music-lovers’ dreams with his upcoming highly-anticipated ‘Ye Live in South Africa’ show, proudly presented by Monyake Group, Jay Carson & Co and Ticketpro. Following Ye’s official announcement via a social media post on X, (formerly known as Twitter), the Ye Live in South Africa show is…
NikNaks Launches South Africa’s First AI-Powered WhatsApp Mentorship Platform, Blending Tech, Fashion and Culture
NikNaks, one of South Africa’s most iconic snack brands, is breaking new ground with the launch of Naks Level, the country’s first AI-powered WhatsApp-based mentorship platform. Designed to inspire, educate, and elevate the next generation of young creatives, Naks Level is where technology meets street culture proving that innovation can be as bold, original, and…
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