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Visit Dubai showcases attractions and engages with SA tourism sector at national roadshow

October 2025 – This week, the dynamic Visit Dubai roadshow was held across South Africa’s three main cities of Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, bringing together travel industry stakeholders to engage closely with key tourism representatives from the city, build partnerships, and explore travel attractions. Bader Ali Habib, regional director of South Asia, Middle East …

Jozi Food & Music Festival: Empowerment Edition

24 October 2025 The city’s heartbeat will be louder than ever this season as the Jozi Food & Music Festival makes its debut at Constitution Hill with an unforgettable celebration of South African creativity and community spirit. More than just a food and music event, the festival, aptly themed the Empowerment Edition, is a platform …

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LunchBar’s Latest Flavour Drop Celebrates a 60-Year Legacy.

Cadbury LunchBar officially marks 60 years of delivering Much, Much More to Mzansi, and what better way to celebrate six decades of legendary flavour than by dropping its boldest, creamiest twist yet? Introducing Cadbury LunchBar's latest flavour drop, LunchBar Caramilk– a golden surprise born from the brand's ongoing journey of indulgence and innovation. This isn't just a …

All Systems Go for the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture: Francesca Albanese to Deliver Keynote on Peace and Global Cooperation

Johannesburg, 22 October 2025 It’s all systems go for one of South Africa’s most anticipated annual intellectual gatherings. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is set to host the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture this Saturday, 25 October, at the Sandton Convention Centre. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on …

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Spotify launches first Johannesburg Podcast Live Sessions

Spotify has announced the launch of its first Johannesburg Podcast Live Sessions - an initiative bringing South Africa's emerging podcasters face-to-face with their fans on Saturday, 25 October 2025, at Workshop 17 in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The live series celebrates local voices at the forefront of doing storytelling differently and deepening the connection between creators and listeners. …

Spotify launches first Johannesburg Podcast Live Sessions

Catch some rays, not wrinkles: NIVEA brings the heat to Cape Town

Cape Town was buzzing with sun, style, and a whole lot of skincare magic as NIVEA launched its Q10 Triple Wrinkle Defence Daily UV Fluid SPF50. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill sunscreen – think of it as your triple-threat skincare BFF, taking on UV rays, ageing, and glycation all in one go. With powerhouse ingredients like …

Emerging Insight – South Africa: the end of waiting on ratings?

Upturn in ratings looks set to begin SA's sovereign ratings have been unchanged for five years: Fitch BB-/stable; Moody's Ba2/stable; S&P BB-/positive. However, near-term fiscal improvements could herald the start of an upward trend in the ratings trajectory. Delivering higher GDP growth could provide more upgrades. It's not yet good enough for talk of investment …

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From Vega, MSA and Varsity College to Emeris

The names Vega, MSA and Varsity College once carried distinct echoes in South Africa’s higher education halls. Vega, the maverick of creativity; MSA, the multicultural child of global and local influences; Varsity College, the dependable entry point for many seeking professional futures. Now they merge into one name, Emeris. A new brand, a new campus, …

Let Tyla Speak: Identity, Apologies, and the Global Misunderstanding of ‘Coloured’ in South Africa

When a single interview snowballs into global controversy, it is never just about the words spoken. It is about the history behind them, the politics beneath them, and the power of who gets to define themselves. The recent storm around Tyla’s identification as “coloured”,  and Tiwa Savage’s attempt to apologise on her behalf,  reveals precisely …

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