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…
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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…
Smirnoff ICE takes over H2O: Where Music and South African Culture Collide
Smirnoff ICE brought unapologetic vibes and inclusive joy as the headliner of H2O, one of Africa’s most iconic electronic dance music events. Known for drawing massive crowds of music lovers, H2O became the perfect stage for Smirnoff ICE to connect culture, energy, and refreshment in an unforgettable celebration. This year, H2O took fans on a Rave Safari, a…
Ice Tropez celebrates 20-year anniversary in South Africa: An ode to Africa and the spirit of Saint Tropez
Santé, to You and welcome to a world of effervescent elegance, soft modern luxury and the Saint-Tropezian spirit The inaugural #LeClub celebration, Riviera Rhythms, held at the distinguished Magugu House on a warm spring afternoon in the affluent northern Johannesburg suburb of Dunkeld. The launch boasted an impressive catalogue of friends of the brand, key…
Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Hacord
Apple Music has announced Nigerian selector, DJ Hacord, as this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix. “This Africa Now DJ Mix is a reflection of everything I truly love about the sound coming out of the African continent right now,” he tells Apple Music. “I selected tracks that blend Afrobeats, Amapiano and street pop, sounds that speak directly to the…
Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday with Ayo Maff
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Ayo Maff and the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, June 27th at 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1. Cover Star InterviewNigerian Afrobeats star Ayo Maff joins Nandi Madida via…
Homegrown Tech: STYLO Brings a Device Powerhouse to Mzansi without the Hefty Price Tag
PEP CELL has launched its latest device range: STYLO smartphones – devices designed to give South Africans more power, more speed and more creativity for less. And to prove it? The brand hosted an immersive experience in Cape Town, putting the device straight into the hands of the people who know content best: creators. This Wasn’t Your Typical…
SA Entrepreneurs are Rising Beyond Their Roots, But Growth Demands Support
SME confidence is climbing in 2025, with more business owners viewing the economy and government efforts as supportive of growth. But the pressure isn’t off. The latest Business Partners SME Confidence Index shows cash flow, economic conditions, and limited funding remain the top barriers. To overcome these, 86% of SMEs say access to finance is critical, 85%…
Gbedu Nights Debuts In Cape Town This Africa Month with an African Music Experience
A strictly Afrobeats and African music experience, ‘Gbedu Nights’, is officially spreading its wings to the stunning city of Cape Town. “Gbedu”, known as a Yoruba word meaning “Big Drum”, while its urban meaning is groove, vibes, fun and rhythm. Spokenpriestess (Afrobeats & Afro Pop DJ), Kat Upendi (Afrobeats & Alte Cruise DJ) and Boujeena (Afrobeats & Afro House DJ) are three phenomenal female DJs from Johannesburg that founded and curated the Gbedu Nights…
Lay’s Brings Football Joy to Tembisa in a Youth Celebration Fit for Champions
As South Africa geared up to commemorate Youth Day, Lay’s is brought the beautiful game home in a celebration of football, community, and future-forward sustainability in partnership with Safe-Hub. Set in the heart of Tembisa at the Safe-Hub – home to the Lay’s RePlay pitch, this community-focused event marked the culmination of Lay’s 2025 UEFA…
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