ESPN to bring NBA to Africa
NBA is finally coming to Africa via ESPN and ESPN2, after acquiring the rights for the league for the African continent. Viewers will be able to access EPSN via paid TV networks, in English across sub-Saharan Africa which will include, ESPN’s double-header on Fridays, the Playoffs, the Conference finals, and the Finals. “By securing...
Leadership advise from Sol Kerzner
He’s been called many things: charismatic, blunt, controversial, notorious, genius, ‘South Africa’s Donald Trump,’ and more commonly, the 'Sun King'. But despite what you might think of South Africa's most famous billionaire and legendary hotelier, Sol Kerzner remains undoubtedly, a true business visionary. "A leader is someone who would do whatever is necessary to ensure they’re surrounded by the best possible team. A team that can effectively communicate with personnel will get the best out of...
Red Bull BC One back in SA
The world’s most prestigious breakdancing competition, Red Bull BCOne returns with the national finals taking place on Sunday, 22 March2020 at District in Cape Town. South Africa’s best B-Boys and B-Girlswill be competing for their spots at the Red Bull BC One final takingplace in November in Poland. Hosted by Mel Rock, this year’s installment of the competition bringsyou the biggest face-off battle as 20 local B-Boys and B-Girls competefor the 2020 national title. The 10 B-Boy wildcards showing their movesin the national final will be B-Boy Benny, B-Boy Man Like B, B-BoyToufeeq, B-Boy Meaty, B-Boy Shorty Blitz, B-Boy Charlton, B-Boy Kayzo,B-Boy Rhythm, B-Boy LyanKing, and B-Boy Kashief. The B-Girl final willbe taking place on the same day with the following B-Girls wildcardsgoing head-to-head: B-Girl Mids and B-Girl Courtnae Paul. The rest ofthe B-Girls will be revealed in due course. The competition is tough andthe breakers will need to impress the judges to earn their spot inPoland. B-Boy Benny, South Africa’s 2019 champion who represented the countryin Mumbai, India is excited for the upcoming 2020 competition. “It was great to meet the new generation of breakers from around the world inIndia last year. The scene has evolved and I’m incredibly excited tosee the new local B-Boys and B-Girls from South Africa compete in thisyear’s competition.” Says Benny. The Red Bull BC One weekend not only features the national final but athe full-day workshop which is free for all breaking enthusiasts to attendon Saturday, 21 March 2020 at The Quay at the V&A Waterfront in CapeTown. The Red Bull BC One All-Star team consisting of B-Boy Man Like B,B-Boy Benny, B-Boy Toufeeq, B-Boy Shorty Blitz and B-Boy Meaty will beat The Quay between 11:00 and 17:00 where they will be treating fans toa breakdance workshop and showcasing their skills. Breakers will also begiven the opportunity to make the Last Chance Qualifiers ahead of theNational Final, where six B-Boys and two B-Girls will be chosen tocompete at District the very next day for the chance to represent SouthAfrica in Poland in November 2020. This is a once in a lifetimeopportunity to learn from the best in the game and possibly showcaseskills on the world stage. Red Bull BC One promotes the respect and understanding of the breakingculture while unearthing emerging talent in countries all over theworld. With 16 world finals since 2004, Red Bull BC One has been at theforefront of the breaking scene worldwide and aiming the spotlight atemerging talent globally. #SAPNSport#SAPNEntertainment#RedBullBCOne www.sapositivenews.com
Heineken® brings Africa’s first-ever F1 festival
Formula 1®, together with Heineken® have announced the sport's return to SA with an immersive fan festival. On 29 March 2020 the Heineken® F1 Joburg Festival, inpartnership with Gauteng Province will treat Johannesburg residents to a thrilling fan event and live car run featuring three F1 teams. The Festival will give fans the opportunity to see 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, runner up Valtteri Bottas and F1 legend David Coulthard tear through the streets of Sandton as they bring the Grand Prix atmosphere to the heart of the city. The amazing exhibition will be a must-see for Gauteng and all African F1 fans, who will be immersed in the world of F1, as the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Aston...
The anticipated Queen Sono airs Feb 28
Queen Sono is an upcoming South African crime drama web television series created by Kagiso Lediga that is set to premiere on Netflix on February 28, 2020. The series stars Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, Rob Van Vuuren, Kate Liquorish, Khathu Ramabulana, Enhle Maphumulo, Abigail Kubeka, Connie Chiume, Otto Nobela, and James Ngcobo. It is Netflix's first African original series The action-packed series follows Queen...
SABC Education launches Campaign against Femicide, Rape
The SABC Education has launched a campaign to raise awareness and drive public education focusing on the scourge of Femicide and Rape, that continues to haunt our country. Central to the campaign is the reality that on a daily basis, South Africans deal with the horror of rapes and murders that affect primarily, women and the girl child.
African Agriculture: Road to 2025
“Challenges in carrying out successful Biennial Review surmountable”- Greenwell Matchaya (ReSAKSS- The Regional Strategic Analysis And Knowledge Support System) Only four countries out of fifty in Africa have met the proposed threshold of the second CAADP Biennial Review Report, though thirty-six have ‘tremendously improved’ from the 2017/2018 report. The threshold of the 2018/2019...
Get your favourite SA students to Europe
2020 applications have come to a close for Red Bull, Can You Make it? , and now it’s your turn to select the finalists. Thousands of adventure-seeking university students from almost 60 countries submitted their video applications for the chance to be one of 200 student teams selected for the challenging 7-daytravel adventure across Europe. There are numerous South African students that have entered and these bold and fearless teams need your votes to become the country's finalist. The top teams with the most online votes in 7 days will move onto...
Bonnie Mbuli Stars on Noughts & Crosses
Actress Bonnie Mbuli is breaking boundaries and taking the SA talent across the world as she just scored a role in the highly anticipated UK drama series Noughts and Crosses. The series focuses on the first book in the award-winning Malorie Blackman series. The story follows childhood friends Sephy Hadley (a Cross) and Callum McGregor (a...