Five checks to help students choose a course that builds the practical skills employers need Today’s students are entering an economy profoundly impacted by digital systems and artificial intelligence (AI), permanently changing the way in which work gets done, and raising the stakes for students choosing qualifications that will equip them for employers’ evolving demands. …
FEATHER AWARDS TURNS 18: A Coming of age moment into a national call to action with “The Signature Edition”
The Feather Awards are back, and once again the country’s most fabulous celebration of LGBTQIA+ excellence, visibility, creativity and allyship is set to shine a spotlight on the people, personalities, organisations and initiatives making an impact across South Africa and beyond. The landmark 18th edition dares South Africa LGBTQIA+ community to claim their voice at…
R1.35 million can get you through the door, but it won’t guarantee you a Tasty Gallos franchise
Franchisor Muhammed Gutta says having the money to open a restaurant is only the first test. His bigger question is whether an applicant can still be running the business five years later. Having enough money to buy a Tasty Gallos restaurant does not mean founder and CEO Muhammed Gutta will simply sell you one. Instead,…
FROM BROADCASTING TO BROADBAND: KUTLOANO NHLAPO LAUNCHES ZWAAPP KONNECT TO BRIDGE SOUTH AFRICA’S INFORMATION GAP
Award-winning broadcaster, creative strategist and media entrepreneur Kutloano Nhlapo has launched Zwaapp Konnect (Pty) Ltd, a connectivity company co-founded with the ambition of bringing quality Fibre-to-the-Home connectivity to underserved communities across South Africa, particularly township markets, through its partnership with Vodacom Fibre. For Nhlapo, Zwaapp Konnect represents more than an entry into the telecommunications sector. It is the next chapter in…
MI CASA WRAPS SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN TOUR WITH FOUR PACKED OUT SHOWS
Mi Casa celebrates 15 years of music with packed performances across Europe, while travelling across the continent in a fully branded double-decker tour bus. South Africa’s award-winning music trio Mi Casa successfully concluded their 2026 European Tour, delivering packed-out shows at some of Europe’s notable live music venues: Opium in Dublin, Village Underground in London,…
OSKIDO BRINGS DURBAN’S DANCE MUSIC LEGACY TO BIG DAY OUT
DURBAN’S FINEST & CNDO JOIN BIG DAY OUT IN CELEBRATION OF IKHAMANGA , AND FNB ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL PARTNER Oskido’s Big Day Out is turning up the volume ahead of its third edition this November, announcing additional headliners to an impressive 2026 lineup alongside the formality of their partnership with FNB. DJ Tira and DJ…
BIG SCREEN MAGIC FOR JUST R50:
STER-KINEKOR UNVEILS ENTERTAINING OCTOBER THROWBACK CINEMA LINE-UP Ster-Kinekor is bringing back more cinematic nostalgia to the silver screen this October with a handpicked selection of fan-favourite classics and family blockbusters. For only R50 a ticket, the new Throwback Cinema line-up offers movie lovers an invitation to relive some favourite movie moments or experience these iconic films for the first…
MEGAN KASHAT Makes Her Soul Candi: Debut With Sailor Blues EP
The deeply personal EP arrives Friday, 25 September 2026, bringing the American singer-songwriter together with South African house music talent. RELEASE DATE: Friday, 25 September 2026 RECORD LABEL: Soul Candi Records FOCUS TRACK: Megan Kashat – “BONES” STREAM FULL EP: Megan Kashat – SAILOR BLUES EP American singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist Megan Kashat released her…
THE BEST HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT IS ON THE BIG SCREEN
With school out for the short October holiday, Ster-Kinekor is rolling out the red carpet for young movie lovers and their friends with a spectacular line-up of big-screen adventures. From superhero spectacles and hilarious animations to budget-friendly classic throwbacks and locally produced gems, this holiday line-up promises wild rides and unforgettable stories for children of…
MZANSI HEATING UP AS WE OFFICIALLY COUNTDOWN TO SPRING FIESTA NEXT WEEKEND
Spring is back — and it’s coming in hot! The countdown is officially on to the 16th edition of Spring Fiesta, South Africa’s iconic celebration of music, culture and all things summer. With under 2 weeks to go, the energy is building as thousands of festival-goers get ready for a full day of music, connection…
