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South Africa's amapiano has the world dancing
Soweto's Finest Dance Studio draws dancers of all kinds - from ballerinas to party-goers - to learn the amapiano moves sweeping the world through TikTok tutorials and challenges.
Green Shoots: Innovation and the imperative of action
The idea of innovation is often used in technology and in business settings. We love new gadgets that are supposed to make our lives easier, or entrepreneurs who conjure up new solutions to business problems.
How elephant translocation is reviving biodiversity in Addo Elephant National Park
Discover how the successful translocation of 42 elephants to the Kabouga section of Addo Elephant National Park is set to restore ecological balance and enhance biodiversity in South Africa. What does this mean for the future of conservation?
SA hosts the International Terrorism and Risk Insurance conference for the first time
More than 20 terrorism reinsurance pools from countries including the UK, France, Germany, India, Australia, and the US attended, along with representatives from government agencies, insurance companies, and global risk experts. The timing of this conference was particularly significant as SA assumed the G20 Chairship for 2025, further positioning the country as a key player in global discussions on economic stability and resilience.
WHO chief urges Trump to reconsider cuts to global health funding amid warnings of crisis
The WHO chief warned that US funding cuts, especially for HIV and Malaria programmes, could undo decades of global health progress and lead to millions of preventable deaths.
Experience the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest Exhibition in Cape Town
Explore the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest Exhibition, showcasing powerful visual storytelling from emerging photographers worldwide.
Remembering Miriam Makeba: a legacy of music and activism
Miriam Makeba, the voice that defied apartheid and brought African music to the global stage, left an indelible mark on both music and activism. From her groundbreaking UN testimony to her chart-topping hits like 'Pata Pata', Mama Africa's journey from Johannesburg to international stardom changed the course of African cultural history. Today, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a woman who used her voice not just to sing, but to fight for justice.
The impact of music on expecting mothers' mental health in Africa
Discover how daily listening to specially composed music during pregnancy can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for expecting mothers across Africa.
COP29: 'This new finance goal is an insurance policy for humanity'
UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell lauded COP29 for tripling climate finance,but urged nations to accelerate efforts ahead of COP30 in Belém.