Real-life examples of perseverance and success are often buried in the glitz of the social media world. One young woman, however, has utilized TikTok to tell her story of perseverance and ultimate victory with thousands. Meet @mapholivanessa, a young woman who overcame a tough academic trajectory to land a job at PwC, one of...
It was a grey Thursday that left South African rugby fans reeling, as the Junior Springboks faced a shocking defeat at the hands of the Italy U20 team. Braving the adverse weather conditions in Paarl, the Italians managed to outperform the Junior Springboks, ending the match with an unexpected 34-26 victory. An Unforeseen Upset...
Last week’s shattering news about the obliteration of the Titan submersible left the world, including all of South Africa, in a state of disbelief. Experts were pessimistic about recovering the remains of the unfortunate men aboard, citing the relentless pressures and extreme conditions deep within the ocean. Yet, as the waves break upon the...
The High Court recently issued a judgment that provided welcome relief to the more than 178,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa on Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP). The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to revoke the licences, which had been extended until the end of the year. As hyperinflation, soaring prices, and rising unemployment...
An unexpected turn of events has resulted in the telecom company MTN being criticised by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) for what is being called a misleading advertisement providing “10GB of data for R99.” The Advertising Review Board (ARB) raised objections to the advertisement because it was not clear how the data was being...
When it comes to the mega-rich, South Africa is far from trailing behind! As the classic saying goes, “Money makes money,” and oh boy, have these three South Africans made a mountain of it. Keep reading to get your mind blown by their whopping net worths, and maybe, just maybe, get inspired to up...
Anatomy 101: A Crash Course? We at Africa Nova created South Africa’s own ‘Jimmy Kimmel’–esque moment, and it caused quite a commotion out on the streets. The “What Do You Know About the Female Body?” the project was a riot, with Mzansi men displaying their (mis)understanding of female anatomy in a way that had...
South Africa has accepted China’s offer of 66 GW of solar and wind power equipment for use in government facilities. The fight against load-shedding in South Africa will receive a significant boost from this. This move is part of a larger effort to foster more energy cooperation between the two nations. The first China-South...
Still hurting from the gyrating fuel prices, South African drivers are holding their breath as July approaches. According to the Central Energy Fund’s end-of-month figures, after significant fuel price reductions in June, modest adjustments appear to be on the horizon for July. Those filling up their tanks may expect to pay slightly less for...