We have long accepted a quiet truth in the economy: the more human a service is, the more expensive it becomes. A haircut, a teacher’s attention, a doctor’s time. These don’t scale easily, and so their costs rise, not because
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Cultural Icon Soli Philander was a Beacon of Hope for South African Comedy writes Kurt Schoonraad
The South African entertainment world continues to grieve the loss of beloved comedian, actor, and storyteller Soli Philander, with fellow comedian Kurt Schoonraad paying a heartfelt tribute, calling him a beacon of hope who inspired and paved the way for
OPINION | Starting 2026 from a Calm Center in a Noisy World writes John Sanei, Futurist & Author
Happy New Year! Every year arrives with a quiet promise and a loud demand. It promises growth, change, expansion, and then immediately demands speed, decisions, performance, and proof. 2026 will stretch us, surprise us, and we’ll most likely outgrow old
OPINION | The Cost of a Dark Forecourt writes John Sanei, Futurist, Author and Speaker
I have to admit it. I’m a Rory Sutherland fanboy. If you haven’t heard of him, he’s a leading advertising exec. I was listening to an interview with Rory recently and one of his stories stuck with me so much
Comedian Dr. Riaad Moosa’s Open Letter to Right wing movement: ‘The privileged voice is very loud’
It’s not about lack of empathy. It’s about skewed empathy. My problem is not with having empathy for people who are the victims of brutal crime on farms. These are people’s parents, brothers and sisters…family. Of course I get that.
Did You Know: 8 Years Ago ‘Insecure’ Changed the Way Fans Experience TV Forever
Fans said goodbye to Insecure December 2021. This week the show celebrates its 8th anniversary, changing the way fans experience TV forever. Let’s take a walk down memory lane as fans reacted to the final episode inside. The final episode of the series debuted on HBO,
Comedy Insights Masterclass: Five key Steps Process to write jokes for comedians
Sure, writing jokes for comedians involves a blend of creativity, structure, and understanding your audience. Here’s a five-step process that can help: 1. Identify the Premise 2. Craft the Setup 3. Develop the Punchline 4. Test and Refine 5. Perfect the Delivery By following these
Creative Clashes: How Hip-Hop & Entrepreneurship Thrive on Competition writes Prof Mamabolo
Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Kendrick Lamar have been involved in a rap feud since the early 2010s. The feud escalated in March 2024 after the release of “Like That” by Future, Metro Boomin, and Lamar. I don’t know much about Rap feuds, I don’t know what’s
OPINION | AI in iGaming – Walking the fine line between innovation and responsibility
OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT on November 30, 2022 was an inflection point for the technology industry. In an instant, artificial intelligence (AI) was transformed from something that the person in the street knew of mostly through science-fiction films and books
Is Social Media the New Comedy Club? Stand-Up Comics on How Digital Media Differs from Live
We’re in a new age of comedy thanks to diversification by brick-and-mortar clubs and social media, which has leveled the playing field for talent. There is not, however, a direct correlation to a comedian’s viral success online and that person’s
