Boxing legend, Arthur Mayisela’s legacy preserved
Steve says he is working on preserving the legacy of his father, Arthur Mayisela and encouraging people to consider boxing as a form of exercising. Born of a Soweto boxing legend, Arthur Mayisela; Steve Mayisela is aiming to preserve his father’s legacy by renaming the rehabilitation centre in Protea Glen called “Shape Up Fitness” after his father.
Young talented sculptor in need of sponsorship
“I’m planning to open my own art gallery so that I can display my work and the work of others”. Caption: Dzulani holding his 3D traditional hut houses in Pretoria 31-year old Dzulani Trevor Sidogi was born and raised in Tshipako village (situated outside of Thohoyandou, Venda), Limpopo. He attended Ndikandathi...
SA born luxury handbag designer Lana Marks appointed US ambassador
The United States has appointed Lana Marks U.S. ambassador to South Africa. Marks, a luxury handbag designer, was born in South Africa and speaks Afrikaans and Xhosa, the White House has said. The U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination, which President Donald Trump put forward last year. Washington has...
South Africa certified polio-free
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) African Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) has certified South Africa polio-free. “Following the recent ARCC verification visit to South Africa in August 2019 and the ARCC meeting held in Lusaka, Zambia on the 19th September 2019, the ARCC has accepted the South Africa national documentation of polio-free status. “The ARCC decision...
27 years after brutal rape ordeal, Leilani shines a spotlight on survival
“I hope my BackaBuddy campaign will encourage as many young women as possible who have been raped or have been victims of sexual assault to speak out and be heard”. Owner of Date Night SA, Leilani Kuter (45) from Roodepoort, Gauteng was brutally raped and left for dead when she was only 18 years old.
A back yard hope
“We want to be able to take back yard sessions to the rest of Africa soon”. Backyard Sessions Team at the event The backyard sessions had their 4th-year celebration of creative empowerment, which took place in Orlando West Soweto, south of Johannesburg. The back Yard Sessions is an event...
Royal Baby Archie meets Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"He's an old soul" Duke and Duchess of Sussex introduce their son Archie Harrison to Archbishop Desmond Tutu The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have introduced their baby son Archie to renowned anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It is the first time the four-month-old has been seen in...
A Delicious Treat: 2019 DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival
DStv brought two loved elements food and music together to create a lovely weekend. Bongo Maffin performing at the DStv Fest The 2019 DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival lived up to its reputation as South Africa's top culinary and entertainment extravaganza. The festival...
In pursuit of peace in Africa
“We are singularly committed to the pursuit of peace and security on the continent,” Minister Naledi Pandor South Africa will use the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to reaffirm its commitment to the pursuit of peace and security on the African continent, says...
