A success story
The small-scale timber grower programme equips emerging forestry entrepreneurs with the tools they need – from technical training and financial assistance to access to quality seedlings and secured market channels – helping to ensure real, long-term progress for people and planet.
At the 4th Annual National GBV Awards, held at Birchwood Hotel, Tholo Motaung emerged as a leading voice in the fight against gender-based violence, taking home the GBV Ambassador of the Year title. Known for their advocacy across media platforms and within communities, Tholo’s bold IPV campaign spotlighting the LGBTQI+ experience moved hearts and sparked vital conversations—proving that real change starts with truth and visibility.
Whilst every creator’s journey is unique, some questions come up time and time again. Pieter Groenewald, COO of Nfinity Influencer and long-time champion of the creator economy, has the vantage point of overseeing thousands of creators across multiple platforms and identifying the best-in-class talent consistently delivering value to both brands and audiences.
We recently caught up with 31-year-old Londie, who has just successfully roasted Helen Zille in The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille. Londie first rose to fame in 2015 as a social media influencer, recognised for her striking selfies and trendsetting fashion sense.
The first step to achieving steady energy is smart eating habits. If you often experience energy slumps and crashes, you might reconsider having the three traditional meals a day. Instead make smaller, more frequent micro-meals using nutrient-rich ingredients a daily habit.
Hosted by TV presenter, actress and singer Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo, The Mommy Club has been trending on X every Saturday since it first hit our screens, and the reunion episodes were no different.
Dr Linda Meyer, who is MD at IIE Rosebank College and also a board member of the Higher Education Committee, the CHE (Council of Higher Education) and SAQA (SA South African Qualifications Authority), says the focus should be on the key systemic issues that cause barriers to employment after graduating – including the need for curriculum reform and the lack of work-integrated learning and partnerships between universities and businesses.
AI-powered analytics tools can provide women entrepreneurs with valuable insights into market trends, customer behaviour, and business performance. By analysing large sets of data, AI can help identify patterns and forecast future trends, enabling business owners to make informed decisions that drive strategic growth.
We are desperately in need of food donations. Food such as non-perishables being tin foods, staples being maize meal, rice, sugar, pasta and breakfast cereals. Fresh produce such as fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. We are also appealing for toiletries, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and body lotion. In addition, we would also welcome any cash donations.
In response to this momentum, Africa Health and Medlab Africa—two of the continent’s premier healthcare and laboratory events—are rebranding as WHX Cape Town and WHX Labs Cape Town. Taking place from 2–4 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the events will feature 600+ exhibitors from 60+ countries, 20+ CPD-accredited conferences, and 8,000+ attendees.
