For cancer fighters, February is more than just a month; every day feels like a battle. Every moment of chemotherapy, hair loss, sweat, blood, and tears— the fight against cancer is often a lonely one. This February cancer survivors have the opportunity to come together and share their stories under the theme United by Unique,…
Raising awareness about the critical importance of online safety for women has never been more pressing. Documentaries like The Tinder Swindler, and TV shows such as Catfish highlight how digital crimes disproportionately affect women. This draws attention to the need for more vigilance and education on digital safety, as well as efforts to combat technology-facilitated…
A 2023 UNICEF poll found that 60% of children and young people in South Africa feel they need mental health support, with 63% actively seeking help. Boys, in particular, face unique mental health challenges due to stigma and limited access to resources.
Sport has proven an effective way to boost both mental and physical health,…
For anyone who has ever wondered how people in tech spend their days, the answer might surprise you. Far from the stereotypical images of an introverted, code-obsessed 'computer geek' with little time for a social life, the typical day for Poonam Govind, a Release Train Engineer (RTE) at one of the country's leading fibre network…
Alex Gogos Graduate from GOGOs with Vuma digital skills programme.
Alexandra (Alex) Township is bursting with joy, ululation and vibrant energy as the local grandmothers (gogos) who have participated in the GOGOs with Vuma digital skills training programme celebrated their graduation on 8 August 2024. These 33gogos, who have embraced the digital world through educational…
Millennials, and maybe even some of their tech-savvy parents, have fond memories of booting up their old desktop computers, waiting patiently as Windows 95 loaded, and then waiting some more for their dial up wizard to connect to the World wide web. (Mind you, this would still be considered an upgrade compared to the 75…
The 2023 academic year is opening across Mzansi, with inland schools return date of 11 January, while coastal schools open on the 18th. "Your education is, of course, of absolute critical importance – especially for today's young people who are adapting to a new digital and hybrid world, where social and student lives are intrinsically…
UNESCO recently revealed that women still account for 28% of people pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of the lack of female representation in STEM education, female human capital in STEM professions is underutilised.
GirlCode, a non-profit organisation that's been creating nationwide networks of coding clubs since 2014, has…
Most South Africans know Jimmy Nevis for hit songs like Heartboxing, 7764, and All About It. However, most people don't know that the pop singer, songwriter, and producer had to overcome numerous challenges, including self-doubt and a lack of confidence, to get to where he is today.
Jimmy Nevis' passion for music stems from his childhood while…
The African pop art visual artist says creatives must keep on painting and remember the spirit of ubuntu because unity is power
Street art is a widely recognised form of creative expression that brings street corners, bus and train stations to life. South African artists are painting these beautiful artworks on some of the country's…