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THE SOUND OF FREEDOM: South African icons unite for historic London concert
4Jul By News SANo Comments
Culture

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM: South African icons unite for historic London concert

By Sitha Maliwa:  South Africa's rich cultural heritage, powerful musical legacy and enduring spirit of unity will command the world's attention on 18 July 2026 when Trafalgar Square in London is transformed into a spectacular celebration of Nelson Mandela Day. In a landmark event commemorating Nelson Mandela Day and the 30th anniversary of South Africa's Constitution, some of the country's most celebrated artists will perform on one of the world's most recognised public stages. Headlining the concert are Sjava, Jesse Clegg, Msaki, Sun El Musician, Thakzin and the legendary Sipho Mchunu, with additional artists expected to be announced in the coming weeks. More than a concert, the event is a powerful celebration of South Afr...
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READING AS A RIGHT: Nelson Mandela Foundation champions literacy on Human Rights Day
22Mar By News SANo Comments
News

READING AS A RIGHT: Nelson Mandela Foundation champions literacy on Human Rights Day

By Sitha Maliwa: In a country still echoing with the painful memory of the Sharpeville Massacre, where the fight for dignity and equality reshaped a nation, a quieter yet equally urgent struggle continues - the fight for the right to read. On Human Rights Day, 21 March 2026, the Nelson Mandela Foundation reignited this conversation, declaring literacy not as a luxury but as a fundamental human right that can determine a child’s future. Hosted in Johannesburg, the Foundation’s special edition of its Making Reading Fun programme brought together children, families, and authors in a vibrant celebration of storytelling and learning. Yet behind the joyful atmosphere lay a stark reality: the majority of South African Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning, lea...
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Our first Business Breakfast & Networking session was exceptional and a Five-Star success
2Mar By News SANo Comments
Business

Our first Business Breakfast & Networking session was exceptional and a Five-Star success

By Katlego Rammusa: Author and host, Katlego Rammusa, talking to the audience Saturday, 28th February, was a blissful morning of engagement and powerful conversations where I held the Business Breakfast & Networking session, which was our first inception at the Menlyn Boutique Hotel in Pretoria. Indeed, it was an exceptional event, one of its kind, with a lovely setup and people.  As the visionary of this initiative, the aim is to build a chamber of commerce amongst entrepreneurs, whether aspiring, emerging or established. We are creating a cross-pollination between entities and fostering worthwhile and long-lasting relationships and partnerships because one is likely to do and interact business with the people they can trust.  Proximity compounds, as the saying...
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