SA artists reveal inspiration behind latest tracks
Apple Music “Song Stories” is a new short-form video series that deep dives into the creative process, inspirations and challenges faced by some of the country's leading artists Amanda Black, Ami Faku, Elaine, Nasty C and Sha Sha. It offers a glimpse into what it takes to be the artists they are today and include them sharing specific tales behind their tracks. First up is Amanda Black, with songs ranging from the melancholic and introspective, to the more upbeat and celebratory, we find out more about what has...
Miss Universe continues her Homecoming Tour
A true tumultuous welcome for Miss Universe as she returned to her primary school.James Kyambadde: “Zozi has brought great honour to the school, buteveryone from her year has gone on to do very well. We groomed thosepioneers and are proud of them; all of Zozi’s grade one class has madeit to tertiary education and we have produced doctors, engineers, townplanners and auditors.” A sustained roar erupted from the crowds lining the streets as Zozibini Tunzi, returned the school she credits with her success, Canaan Academy in Dutywa, EasternCape. And there to greet and surprise her were young men and women who hadbeen her classmates in grades one and two, and well as headmistressMargaret Kyambadde, who was Zozi’s English teacher in the first yearsof her school life. Barely able to contain her excitement, Kyambadde said she always knewthat "this young woman had something special," while her husband James,a director at the private school, said: “We have been extremelyexcited, waiting for this day to arrive. This young lady has done usproud. We asked the Department of Education to grant permission forchildren from neighbouring schools to come and see Zozi. She is such arole model for the entire community and we want all the youngsters tomeet her and be inspired by her.” Canaan Academy Dutywa was started in 2004 and Zozi was one of theearliest learners to enrol. Added James Kyambadde: “Zozi has brought great honour to the school,but everyone from her year has gone on to do very well. We groomed thosepioneers and are proud of them; all of Zozi’s grade one class havemade it to tertiary education and we have produced doctors, engineers,town planners and auditors.” Zozi's biggest surprise was when her old classmates and friends she hadnot seen for years gave her a standing ovation, moving her to tears.Included in the group of young professionals in attendance were DrAyabonga Duba, attached to the Nelson Mandela hospital in Mthatha; ThinaDlepu, a chartered account at KPMG in Pretoria and Yongama Mdleleni,doing his masters in agriculture at the Free State University. Weeks of preparation included a song composed especially for her andsung by the school choir and the recital of a poem written for her.
Miss Universe 2019 arrives home to a tumultuous welcome
Reigning Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, received a tumultuous welcome on her arrival at the OR Tambo. It was the first time she has been in South Africa since taking thetitle on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US. Tunzi says she is delighted to be back: “I am so thrilled to be home.I can feel the energy and the passion and it has been truly special.This win hasn't just been about me and I share it with all SouthAfricans.” She was delighted to see her family - father Philiswa Nadapu, her motherPhiliswa Tunzi and sisters Yanga, Sibabalwe and Ayakha. “The support of my family has been crucial to my success,” shesaid. “My mother has taught me the importance of remaining kind andhumble and always being helpful to those around me. My father has taughtme the importance of education, hard work and discipline. Mostimportant they have equally moulded me to be who I am today,” shesaid, adding that she was looking forward to eating her mother’s_umngqusho._ Tunzi’s mode of transport from Mthatha to her home in Tsolo was afloat swathed in ribbons in the colours of the South African flag and fitted out with a throne that is a replica of her Miss Universe crown. She said: “It is the most wonderful form of transport ever. And Ishould know – I’ve ridden on those New York horse-drawn carriagesthat take you around Central Park!” Tunzi added that the float felt familiar and she was “at home” onit, which is not surprising as it was modelled on her national outfitThe Wave of Love which she wore at the Miss Universe Pageant. The brains behind the expertly manufactured the float is Henk Hendersonfrom Henderson Worx, in Pretoria. Normally limited to manufacturingChristmas décor and customised props for shops, Henderson said he wasthrilled to do something for a woman he so admires. “Zozi is a woman we need in South Africa right now. Her philosophyallows every girl and woman to feel beautiful in her own unique way.I’m a big fan!” he said
Trevor Noah Foundation’s leadership training program to launch in SA
The Trevor Noah Foundation and the YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (YALI RLC-SA ) are launching a joint investment called The Education Changemakers leadership training program. The YALI RLC SA is located at the University of South Africa School of Business Leadership (Unisa SBL) and overseen by the Unisa. The program will be...
Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi arrives home on Saturday for official Homecoming
The crown comes back for a week-long celebration Reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi will return to South Africa for her official homecoming celebration this Saturday since taking the title on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US. As the 68th Miss Universe winner, She will be embarking on a week-long festivity that...
Mrs SA entries for 2020 open
Mrs. South Africa (Pty) Ltd is the No. 1 Pageant and Female Empowerment program for married women, in South Africa. It is not a beauty pageant in the traditional sense of the word. Mrs. South Africa is truly a life-changing journey for the women who enter this renowned empowerment program. The opportunity and platform...
Road Safety Awareness school tour |Arrive Alive
The Department of Transport and the Department of Education have emphasized the need for a long term road safety strategy that will include road safety education. The Ministry of Education announced at the start of 2006 that primary-school pupils will also study road safety in 2006 as part of the school curriculum. The Department of Transport...
Teachers, Kids, Parents celebrate #WorldReadAloudDay
Reading to children from an early age is an acknowledged factor in early childhood development as it not only strengthens the bond between adult and child but helps little ones develop cognitive, auditory processing and conversational skills. LitWorld, a nonprofit addressing global literacy, and human rights have declared 5 February 2020 World Read Aloud...
Miss Universe to finally ‘feel SA support in person’ |HomeComing
South Africans' prayers and call for Miss Universe has finally been answered as she announced her homing coming tour dates on her social media platforms. Now based in the New York City, Zozi has not been in South Africa since her Miss Universe crowning in December 2019. She has been embarking her pageant duties...
A dream realised: The challenges, triumphs of building a Mandela legacy
The authors of the book recount their journey of bringing the stories behind the building of one of the finest paediatric facilities on the African continent to the page.An impossible project is what The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital was when it was a mere idea, The seed took root when 10 people sat around a table discussing the state of paediatric care in South Africa a discussion sparked by the death of a five-year-old boy. These people shared similar experiences that all pointed to the fact that devoted specialist care was needed for children. And so began the remarkable story of a children’s hospital built-inthe name of one of the world’s greatest leaders. Now, the stories behind the building of one of the finest paediatricfacilities on the African continent can be told for the first time in anew book _A Dream Realised: The Challenges and Triumphs of Building a Mandela Legacy_ that has recently been released. With a foreword by Justice Yvonne Mokgoro and an introduction by Mrs Graça Machel, the tales are personal, emotional and sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately they are all filled with passion and inspiration. Authors Ulrike Hill and Zanele Chakela recount the trials andtribulations of their long journey to bring the stories to the page: