The recent cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, resulting in the terrible deaths of 23 individuals, has brought the issue of water quality in South Africa into sharp focus. As reports from the Department of Water and Sanitation highlight the worsening quality of water supplies across the country, has cast light on a far bigger problem...
Entrepreneurship is more common among males than women in the world. The topic of how to establish a business has largely been studied from a male perspective. There hasn’t been a lot of research into why or how to get more women into business ownership. Women entrepreneurs, as leaders of entrepreneurial teams, are recognized as...
Just as the Southern Sun begins to set over Mzansi, South Africa’s emerging talents in the realms of music and film are beginning to attract the interest of overseas audiences. South Africa’s rising prominence on the international scene is reflected in the success of its latest crop of internationally famous musicians, even though homegrown...
Everyone struggles with the fundamentals of daily life at some point or another, whether it be with time management, concentration, finances, health, children, getting up, being organized, getting enough exercise, or even just remembering where they put their vehicle keys. While some of us are more skilled than others, we should all be able...
A continent’s secret history is brought to life in every paint brush stroke, chisel mark, and a strand of weaving. Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada houses 600 works of art from 19 West African countries waiting to tell these tales. The large collection, known as the Justin and Elisabeth Lang...
The rising cost of borrowing money in South Africa has dampened the hopes of would-be homeowners. Not only are people having trouble making ends meet, but they also have a harder time putting together a sizable down payment. But if you’re determined to buy a home, putting together a sizable down payment could be...
There is not the slightest bit of significance to human people. There is a very good explanation behind why you are not allowed to display your teeth in your passport photo. The vast majority of us have been aware, ever since we were young children, that whenever we pose for photographs, we should always...
From the sweeping savannahs to the jagged mountain peaks, South Africa is a land of unparalleled beauty. As a freelance entrepreneur, you might be seeking a unique way to explore this vast country, and what could be more fitting than a journey aboard a luxury train? South Africa is home to some of the...
Early on Sunday morning, residents of various areas in Gauteng, most notably Johannesburg South, were startled by a significant earth tremor that spread shockwaves throughout the region. The earthquake, initially measured at a magnitude of 4.7, has set off a social media frenzy and a robust response from locals. Warning: Unsteady Alarm Clock At...