SA Harvest Launches Virtual Food Pantry for GivingTuesday 2024
Donation of milk to a school in Missionvale, Eastern Cape Nutritious ingredients rescued by SA Harvest are converted into nourishing meals by beneficiary organisations Nutritious vegetables are a staple of SA Harvest’s rescued donations SA Harvest collecting excess spinach in Cape Town Varied donations of vegetables from the OneFarm Share…
Lights, camera, action on lease to boost Cape Townâs creative industry
The City of Cape Town is thrilled to announce the approval of a lease agreement for part of a City-owned property in Paardevlei, Somerset West, which will see the construction of a R900 million film set, further propelling Cape Townâs vibrant creative economy. Read more below: This significant property transaction…
Reducing diabetes complications: Why early detection, treatment and education are essential
Angelo Plaatjies was just five years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now 33, he has navigated a lifetime of managing his condition, learning how to balance his health and well-being. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. âLiving with…
Ecobank partners with AMA Academy to launch first Pan-African Fintech Training and Awards for Journalists
Ecobank Group, the leading Pan-African banking Group, is committed to developing and supporting Fintechs to transform digital finance and banking, and today announces a partnership with AMA Academy, which is the only free-to-use pan-African online learning platform dedicated to upskilling journalists in Africa. Ecobank Group and AMA Academy will work…
The Independent Black Filmmakers Collective launches mental health tool kit for audio-visual professionals
The Independent Black Filmmakers Collective (IBFC) promotes mental well-being within the screen industry and launched the Izimbali Mental Health Campaign at the Encounters South African International Documentary on 25th June 2022 event held at the Goethe Institut Johannesburg. Many entertainment industry workers, both in front of the camera, and those…
Captain Fanplastic’s new music for the environment with Zolani Mahola
Captain Fanplastic, the world’s positive pirate who indulges in plastic pollution, has once more set sail on another adventure in the latest project. A momentous, educating & captivating auditory experience led by two renowned artists. The programme’s new audiobook voiced by the multi accoladed South African singer & actress Zolani…
Vuma and Jimmy Nevis showcase SAâs innovation and talent at My Community Connects
In 2021, Vuma set out to connect some of the nation’s finest musicians, dancers, chefs and visual artists to their dreams through the My Community Cooks initiative. This year, South Africaâs leading fibre provider has partnered with South African singer and songwriter Jimmy Nevis to expand the impact of this…
SAMA28 makes history with the highest number of entries ever
Itâs a resounding âYesâ from the music industry as SAMA attracts a record number of entries in the 28 years of the awards.Some 1395 submissions were received by the close of the call for entries at midnight on Thursday, 3 February 2022.Last year, the SAMAs earned 1163 entries, which marks…
U.S. Consulate hosts Black History Month discussion
U.S. Consulate General Cape Town and American Corner Cape Town invite you to Black History Month Screening and Discussion of the film: Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap. Tracing the Rise and Global Influence of Hip-Hop. The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement…
Films showcase significant events in the history of the African diaspora
In honouring Black History Month, National Geographic premieres two films that bring new information and perspectives to light and that showcase significant people and events in the history of the African diaspora. The two-hour special Rise Again: Tulsa And The Red Summer will premiere on Sunday 6 February at 20:00…