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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…
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Huawei Women4Tech digital skills programme beneficial and relevant
Huawei closed out its Women4Tech digital skills training programme, held in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, with a session focusing on how South African SMMEs can benefit from app development. The free online course was designed to help tech-forward women entrepreneurs advance their skills and apply new technologies to grow, improve, and digitise their businesses. More than 100 participants attended the course, which consisted of three sessions: cloud computing and how it benefits SMMEs, digital marketing for business success, especially in an increasingly competitive online market space, and an introduction to app development and how mobile apps can benefit SMMEs. Tech entrepreneur Ropah Musvaire, CEO and…
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Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part Awards are now open for entries under the Women Empowerment category
Throughout the decade, Brand South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, and women’s rights. The Play Your Part programme encourages South Africans to use their resources (skills, money, or goods) to create a better future for all. The role played by women has been essential to this mission, and their recognition at the Brand South Africa Play Your Part Awards 2021 was inevitable. The Play Your Part Women Empowerment Award aims to promote women’s sense of worth, their ability to make their own choices, and their ability to influence social change. The goal is to reward individuals and organisations who are making significant strides in…
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Miss South Africa’s Thato Mosehle places second runner-up for the 2021Miss Supranational
Miss Supranational South Africa Thato Mosehle has made the Top 3 at the Miss Supranational pageant held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, at the weekend. It was a good night for the African continent with Chanique Rabe from Namibia taking the title. Twenty-six-year-old Mosehle, from North West, represented South Africa against contestants from nearly 60 other countries in the competition, and was one of the front runners throughout the build-up to the finale. The show was aired live on the Miss Supranational Facebook and YouTube channels. “Congratulations to Chanique, she is going to be a fantastic title holder and I wish her everything of the best during the coming year,” said…
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Miss SA finalist Zimi shares her favourite dish
Zimi Mabunzi, one of this year’s Top 30 finalists in the Miss South Africa competition, is a final year student studying her B.Com Law degree at the Nelson Mandela University in eGqeberha. The beauty hails from eQonce (King William’s Town) in the Eastern Cape and dabbles in the kitchen, especially when it comes to local dishes such as umphokoqo and umngqusho, which she says are her favourites. Mabunzi says she got her love for cooking from sister, Yolisa. “When I was young I barely spent much time cooking. Mine was to taste and wash the dishes. However, when my sister went to varsity, I had to step it up. I…
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Celebrities came out to play at the Darling Hair Winter Throne Collection at Emoyeni Estate
The who’s who of the entertainment industry ascended at the Emoyeni Estate for the unveiling of the Darling Hair Winter Throne Collection on Friday May 7. The event was hosted by actress Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong with a surprise performance from Limpopo’s rising star Makhadzi who is best known for her songs “Tshanda Vhuya” and “Matorokisi”. The event saw the unveiling of the #DarlingWinterCrown Hair Styles with the launch of Empress Collection closures, Curls Maintenance Spray now added to all Empress Curls, new grey colours for winter in key Crochet Styles which include Soft Dreds, Marley Kinky & Rough Dreds. The hairstyles were showcased in a fashion show. The hair was paired with African inspired fashion from the Creative Director…
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Youtube, Mtv base and Idris Elba join forces to celebrate Africa’s next global talent this Africa day
MTV Base, YouTube, and Idris Elba announce the return of the AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021, which will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Africa Day, 25th of May. This follows the inaugural Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home in 2020 that brought African and global superstars together to celebrate Africa Day and raise funds to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s concert will shine the light on Africa’s next wave of talent that are making their mark on the global stage. The global event will stream on Youtube at 19:00 CAT/18:00WAT and on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) at 21:00CAT/20:00WAT. The virtual…
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Time Square’s Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar goes family-friendly
The Tshwane restaurant named after larger-than-life American chef Guy Fieri is now open for the whole family, with a new entrance separate from the Time Square Casino gaming floor. Offering big, bold American-Italian inspired cuisine, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar South Africa has been relaunched with a new, easy access entrance which is adjacent to the Magic Company Arcade – ideal for entertaining busy youngsters and making the dining spot more family-friendly. There is also a new food and drinks menu. The atmospheric and fun restaurant serves up signature dishes by the chef, who is known for TV shows such as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games, as well as…
