Firefighters continue to battle Mpumalanga veldfires

Firefighters had their hands full in Mpumalanga fighting fires over the weekend. This follows the breakout of fires in the areas of Barberton, Ermelo, N4 between Witbank towards Mbombela and Sabie near the R536 Road. Water bombers, helicopters and firefighting trucks were utilised to contain the veldfires in Sabie, leaving several hectares of plantation, including…

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Zimbabwean academic wins prestigious UN fellowship

Reflecting on his journey, Mudenda shared that his career dream was initially to become the first diplomat from Binga. TALENT Mudenda, a Zimbabwean linguistics academic and indigenous language activist, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship. The programme is run by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)…

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Holidaymakers encouraged to explore Gauteng’s tourism offerings

Vilakazi street in Soweto touted as a tourist attraction. 2 minutes Government has implemented initiatives aimed at diversifying South Africa’s tourism industry. Tourism Minister De Lille, together with her Deputy, visited some of the tourist destinations in Gauteng including Vilakazi Street, to encourage local and international travellers to explore Gauteng and South Africa’s diverse travel…

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Loeries Creative Week 2024 honours unyielding creative spirit across Africa and the Middle East

Each year, the creative community from Africa and the Middle East converges in Cape Town to celebrate the region’s most exceptional creative work. The Loeries awards are the pinnacle of recognition for innovative brand communications, showcasing the rich diversity of creative talent in the region. Preetesh Sewraj, Loeries CEO “The 46th Loeries Creative Week in…

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