You don’t have to be everywhere, all at once, to be in control. Sometimes real leadership looks like stepping off track and getting off the “pit lane”. South Africa…
In a conversation with Europeans, I was asked whether I had hope for South Africa’s future. Cape Town, South Africa (01 June 2025) — Recently, I found myself in…
Dr Katye Altieri, Associate Professor of Oceanography, is the recipient of the 2025 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust New Frontiers Research Award. Dr Altieri thinks that the key to tackling air pollution…
While leaders shook hands, Gugu shook the internet with a recap so clever it deserves its own diplomatic passport. South Africa (22 May 2025) – Sometimes, the only way…
The room was powerful, some moments uncomfortable: Unpacking the Oval Office meeting between Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump in a constructive manner. Global (22 May 2025) – We know…
Three high school friends recently reunited for the first time in forty years at AfrikaBurn for their 60th birthdays! Their adventures at the festival (as more mature festival goers) reminded…
After Mia Le Roux was asked who her favourite music artist was, a storm of comments (and internet trolls) gathered. Considering that Mia is South Africa’s first hearing-impaired Miss South…
Mary Hoaeane from Khayelitsha is one of many “gogos” feeling the benefit of her work featuring South Africa’s leading travel hubs. South Africa (29 April 2025) – In the…
The VAT might go up on the 1st of May… or it might not. But the worry? That’s already here. While politicians debate percentages, South Africans are already doing the…
South African women, led by Women For Change, delivered a powerful message to the Union Buildings. Marching with determination for a better and safer world for their fellow sisters, mothers…
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