South Africa is at a critical moment in its democratic journey. More than three decades after the end of apartheid, citizens are increasingly demanding a different kind of leadership — one that prioritises service delivery, accountability and practical solutions over
Why Halloween Is a Masterclass in Marketing Treats All Year writes Allison Arling-Giorgi
Every October, whole families fall under the spell of candy’s biggest night. Americans spent a record $13.1 billion on Halloween last year, with those “fun size” bags in special edition orange hitting shelves as early as August. It’s easy to
Streaming Service powerhouse Netflix named Peter Rice Chief Content Officer, replaces Bela Bajaria
Television executive Peter Rice joins Netflix as Chief Content Officer, effective October 26. He replaces Bela Bajaria, who is leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years, most recently leading the Company’s global content team. “I want to thank Bela for a
OPINION | We Cannot Build Africa’s Future on Borrowed Platforms writes Musa Kalenga
Dear Changemakers, There is a lot of conversation about entrepreneurship in Africa. We tell young people to start businesses. We encourage them to innovate. We celebrate founders, side hustles and startups. But I think we need to push the conversation
OPINION | The Best Way to Predict the Future Is to Invent It writes Salim Ismail, Venture Capitalist
In 1971, at Xerox PARC, someone asked Alan Kay to forecast where computing was heading. His answer has outlived almost every forecast made that decade: “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” He wasn’t being clever.
Comedian Mpho ‘Popps’ Modiokane to host 2026 The Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards
The Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, are gearing up for an unforgettable night as some of South Africa’s biggest names in entertainment prepare to take the stage for the awards ceremony on 17 October 2026 at The
OPINION | Americans are Ready to do Business with South Africa writes Rethabile Mohlala
South African politicians seem obsessed with ideology while ordinary people on the ground are crying out for jobs, opportunities, and a better economy. America is willing to do business with South Africa, but political disagreements and policy choices are making
OPINION: We Cannot Build Africa’s Future on Borrowed Platforms writes Musa Kalenga
Africa’s next chapter belongs to the entrepreneurs, builders and young people creating solutions for Africans, by Africans. Dear Changemakers, There is a lot of conversation about entrepreneurship in Africa. We tell young people to start businesses. We encourage them to
A Comedy Thing Partners with Movember for a special edition of ‘Guess The Moustache’
Channel 4’s digital comedy channel, A Comedy Thing, is partnering with men’s health charity Movember for a special edition of Guess The Moustache, marking the channel’s first branded partnership. Produced by Strong Watch Studios, the episode sees comedians Vittorio Angelone, Finlay
Family Fued: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Daughter Zahara Officially Drop Pitt from Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Zahara has officially dropped her father’s last name. As of her name change petition hearing on Monday, Sept. 28, Zahara, 21, now goes by “Zahara Marley Jolie” rather than “Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt.” Court filings obtained by PEOPLE show