Now in its 6th edition, this annual event honored the spirit of the June 16 Soweto Uprising and provides a national platform foryouth basketball excellence. Soweto Basketball Academy hosted 24 teams from across South Africa and beyond, with matches held at SowetoBasketball Centre, Morris Isaacson High School, and Klipspruit Sports Centre. “We are proud to…
Become more aware of how you’re spending your cash and you’ll be able to live within your means. You got through your Grade 12 exams and now you’ve made the wise decision to expand your education further – congrats! Even more exciting is that you’ll be spending the next few years living as a student….
The 40 young talents selected in Guatemala, South Africa, UAE, USA, and Vietnam participated in a development camp in Madrid, including training sessions, matches, and cultural experiences alongside LALIGA and its clubs After several months of evaluation and qualifying stages held across different parts of the world, the winners of the international Next Gen Draft program have…
In the heart of Soweto’s vibrant creative scene, two powerhouse events—the Soweto FilmMarket and the Soweto International Film Festival (SIFF)—are joining forces in 2025 toredefine Africa’s film industry. The Film Market will launch at an exclusive event on 12 Junethis year’s collaboration promises an unparalleled platform where storytellers, investors, andaudiences converge to celebrate, fund, and…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of multiple lives in incidents in the Eastern Cape that have been linked to severe weather conditions. Six bodies were recovered near Mthatha and another near Tsolo in the Eastern Cape in incidents arising from flooding. In the aftermath of another incident, three children have…
This June, Soweto will resonate with the indomitable spirit of defiance and cultural expression as it commemorates the 49th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising through a powerful revival of the iconic protest musical, Sarafina!. Taking place from 14 to 16 June, the event promises to immerse attendees in a rich tapestry of community, creativity,…
“Would you allow this to happen to your child?” and “Don’t block your ears; hear us out!” were the powerful messages echoed during a children’s march hosted by the Gauteng Department of Social Development in collaboration with child protection groups. The event provided a platform for children to express their safety concerns directly to the Minister…
Luyanda LunikaA quiet revolution of innovation and hope is unfolding in Johannesburg, driven by Joburg’s Smart City Office in collaboration with Wits University. Since 2020, their unique Smart City Innovation Challenge has aimed to empower Johannesburg residents to become architects of their own urban future. Each year, the initiative invites residents, small business owners, students, and City…
The Minister of Finance’s decision to proceed with an above-inflation excise increase on beer in Budget 3.0 is intensifying pressure on beer producers and is likely to further encourage the illicit alcohol trade, warns the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA). South Africa’s beer producers continue to face escalating input costs, weakening consumer demand, and…
The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are two of South Africa’s most dynamic and forward-thinking metropolises, have been appointed as the Co-Chairs of the Urban 20 (U20) for the 2025 cycle, following the handover from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in November 2024. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone not only for South Africa but for the…
