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As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign nears, South Africa will once again shed some light on the progress made in its efforts to combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

The campaign is commemorated annually from 25 November to 10 December. However, the success of this campaign rests on citizens’ daily individual and collective actions to safeguard the society against this cycle of abuse.

At least 40 000 disadvantaged youth in Gauteng are expected to get free learner’s licences, thanks to the provincial campaign themed “Wrong Side of the Road”.

This was made possible by the partnership between the Gauteng Provincial Government,  Diageo South Africa, the Department of Roads and Transport, and the Department of Economic Development.

Business is on the rise for 23-year-old recycling and art enthusiast Minenhle Simelane.

Simelane owns Umlazi Arts and Recycling and crochets recycled plastic into mats – a skill that he learnt at the feet of his grandmother.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has formally launched the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE 2024) programme to declare its readiness to host millions of eligible voters at over 23 290 voting stations across the country next year.

The theme for NPE 2024 will be: “Your Democracy, Own It” - celebrating the fruits of democracy by showcasing different, real-life experiences of young South Africans from all corners of the country.

Sisters Mo Morongwe Mokone and Michelle Mokone have elevated South Africa’s innovative décor scene by breaking into the lucrative United States of America (USA) market. 

However, they are not stopping there and are now planning to grow their footprint beyond the USA and enter new markets, such as Europe and the United Arab Emirates.

The pair are the co-owners of Mo’s Crib, a company that produces a range of handmade home décor products.  Their product range includes handwoven baskets, planters, trays, wall art and outdoor items.

Theatre enthusiasts are invited to watch a groundbreaking and emotionally charged theatrical production where the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit intertwine with the echoes of a painful history.

The South African State Theatre (SAST) invites audiences to come experience a captivating journey of invasion, defiance, and liberation with its latest dance theatre spectacle, titled "Magnificent 7 - The Invasion".