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Believe in South Africa, the Nation Brand Forum returns
The Minister in the Presidency and Brand South Africa are to host the fifth instalment of the annual Nation Brand Forum, which will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to chart the way forward to realise the goals of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), with the objective to revive and revitalise the South African economy post the COVID-19 pandemic. The forum, to be hosted under the theme ‘Believe in South Africa: Reflect, Rebuild, and Reassure’ will be held on the Tuesday, 28 September 2021 as a hybrid event with speakers and limited audience at the Sandton Convention Center in compliance with Covid-19 guidelines and streamed live globally.…
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Anele Mdoda and Nico Panagio to host Miss South Africa 2021 pageant finale
Two of South Africa’s best-loved television personalities – Anele Mdoda and Nico Panagio – will be co-hosting this year’s dazzling Miss South Africa pageant. Miss South Africa 2021 will be crowned on Saturday, October 16, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town. The event will be screened live from 17h00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) and Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and will also be streamed for an international audience on MissSA.live. Mdoda has been associated with Miss South Africa since 2013 as a judge but this is her first time hosting the pageant. It’s the second time around for Panagio who recently completed fronting the latest series of…
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Kabza de Small shines among the most streamed artists in South Africa on Apple Music
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DJ Zinhle invites us into her unexpected world
BET Africa has certified itself as the channel for showcasing African women. The channel will launch their fourth female-led local reality show on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Following in the footsteps of media personality Boity, actress and all round South African queen of bling Khanyi Mbau as well as singer and dancer Busiswa; DJ Zinhle is ready to hold her own and give her fans a taste of her life in the latest reality show – Unexpected. The Indlovu hitmaker is opening her private life up to the world to reveal her money moves, personal experiences and black excellence for all to see. The series follows the multitalented club DJ,…
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A taste of music for all
BLK JKS will perform at the Fete de la Musique concert at the weekend
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2021 Standard Bank Young Artists recipients a talent pool of creatives
For South African artists who have made their mark on the arts scene, there can be no more sought-after accolade than receiving a Standard Bank Young Artist (SBYA) award. It is both a badge of honour and a golden opportunity; a recognition of creativity, originality, talent, hard work, ambition and imagination – and a platform on which to build in pursuit of new artistic achievements. For almost four decades, the partnership between Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival that makes the SBYA awards possible has exemplified the kind of public-private arts partnership that supports and sustains boldness, innovation and excellence from South Africa’s artists. Each year, the announcement of…
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The Braai Show raises funds for campaign
THE Braai Show has been trending since the first episode aired on Wednesday September 8, 2021. The show which airs on SABC 1 at 6pm is hosted by media personality Cassper Nyovest. Nyovest is raising funds for the Save Nompilo campaign. Earlier this year, the rapper took to social media to urge the public to donate money to an account started in Nompilo Dlamini’s name. She is a 26-year-old nursery school teacher from Swaziland who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Dlamini is hoping to get a lifesaving transplant in India but, unfortunately, she does not have the money to fund the operation. She needs R2-million, not only for the specific procedure,…
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Tastic Rice honours South Africa’s unsung heroines this Heritage Month
Judith Sephuma, Lamiez Holworthy, Lebo Sekgobela, Ntokozo Mbambo and Brenda Mtambo all performed at the intimate women's celebration hosted by Tastic Rice
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Local brands and leaders tackle SA literacy crisis through technology
Almost 8 out of every 10 South African Grade 4 learners are currently functionally illiterate. That is 78% 78 percent of learners. Unesco reports that the COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the learning of children at an unprecedented scale. It has magnified the pre-existing inequalities in access to meaningful literacy learning opportunities. The rapid shift to distance learning also highlighted the country’s immense digital divide, in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, and the ability to engage with technology. To help address this challenge, Saray Khumalo, in partnership with iSchoolAfrica, iStore and the country’s largest fibre network operator, Vuma, today announced the roll out of iPad Digital Libraries to an additional eight under-resourced…
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How to get the most out of your coconut
Did you know that coconut has many benefits? We use it in our food, in our drinks, in our hair and on our skin. It is a multitasking favourite that can perform almost anything!. Who doesn’t love a delicious piña colada on an island basking in the sun? Or using the burnt fibrous husk of a coconut to repel mosquitoes? Now that you know that use; let’s celebrate World Coconut Day (September 2) wisely! One of nature’s most versatile products, the coconut plant and its various parts can be used for food and drink, cosmetic preparations, and decorating. Some coconut proponents even claim that the fruit’s oil can reverse dental…
