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Over R15 Million Awarded To 17 Outstanding South African Social Innovators

SPONSORED: At the 13th annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation and 8th annual Disability Empowerment Awards held in Johannesburg, Luvuyo Sume and Riaan Knight, founders of Prosthetic Engineering Technologies, clinched the top honour in the Disability Empowerment category.

Destination Mzansi

The South African tourism sector remains resilient in the face of many domestic and global challenges, writes Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa.

Operation Modular

Faced with a housing crisis, South Africa needs options to build large numbers of houses quickly. Rodney Weidemann looks into modular and prefabricated construction.

Cradle Of HumanKind: Birthplace Of The Human Race?

The Cradle of Humankind is considered one of the finest sites for discovering fossils of humanity’s oldest relatives. Denise Mhlanga takes a closer look.

Seven Of SA’s Craft Drink Brands

South Africans certainly love their tipple, and the country has some wonderfully inventive craft distillers that brew up interesting products in all corners of the country, writes Leah Van Deventer.

Steeped In History And Tradition

South Africa’s cities may not have the history of those in Europe, but there are still some wonderful historic towns worth visiting, writes Itumeleng Mogaki.

People Pride

For a relatively small nation, South Africa has lent its fair share of talent to the world. Rodney Weidemann takes a look at some of our finest.

Exploring The World’s Longest Wine Route

Much like America’s famed Route 66, Route 62 is a self-drive and an invitation to enjoy the slower life. Jared Ruttenberg shares a selection of his recommended stops.

South Africa’s Rooibos-Quaffing Celebrity Hippo

Rescued as a baby after serious flooding, Jessica the hippo has become a famous movie star, tourist attraction and renowned drinker of local rooibos tea. By SA Rooibos Council. 

South Africa’s Brand Positioning Amid Global Uncertainty

Nation branding can serve as a catalyst for global competitiveness, shares Brand SA’s acting CEO, Sithembile Ntombela.

Reset, Rebuild, Recover And Buy Local

Localisation is the key driver of economic recovery, writes Eustace Mashimbye, Proudly South African CEO.

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Fiercely Loyal Local Fashion

South African designers are carving out names for themselves on the international fashion scene. Thando Pato speaks to some of them to find out what it takes to be a global player.

SA Youth Address Key African Challenges

A recent global hackathon brought together multiple disciplines and participants to develop a more sustainable and healthy approach to living. By Rodney Weidemann.

A List Of Firsts

South Africa boasts several unique firsts in a diverse range of categories. Simon Foulds takes a deeper look at 10 of these.

Proudly South African Iconic Brands And Products

What do South Africans crave when they leave home and what products do tourists want to try first? Asks Lisa Witepski.

Barking Up The Right Tree

The humanisation of pets has thrown the pet business a tasty bone, writes Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor.

Boomtime For Arts And Crafts Sector

South Africa’s dynamic visual art, craft and design sector is thriving and making a significant contribution to the gross domestic product. Thando Pato finds out more.

How A Kreepy Design Put SA Innovation On The Map

The “dug-dug-dug” of the Kreepy Krauly is the sound of South Africa’s innovation heartbeat, suggests Trevor Crighton.

Hatching New Ideas

In a unique new concept that benefits landlords and smaller creative retailers, e-commerce and retail are combined for a new generation of consumer. Lisa Witepski takes a look.