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December 2022

‘I was hooked,’ says top US life coach Martha Beck of her South African journey of the soul

by Khaya Thwala

“There is something bigger and deeper and incredibly beautiful about this place, and it just brings me back and I keep bringing other people back.”

Dr Martha Beck is a best-selling American author, life coach and speaker who Oprah Winfrey rates as “one of the smartest women I know”. She also makes a point of coming to South Africa every year to host personal development retreats that raise funds for rural education, having fallen completely in love with the country and its people.

“In Africa, I feel safe in my soul,” says Martha, who is one of the best-known life coaches in the United States and whose latest book, The Way of Integrity: Finding a Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times best-seller. Not only does her annual safari retreat help people find meaning in their lives, it’s also become part of this life coach’s own journey towards finding purpose and fulfilment...[more]

Maiden voyage – sailing into a brighter future

Straight from writing her crucial final exam – maritime economics – on Friday, Nqobile Khuzwayo (19) will be embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime journey. On Saturday she’ll be heading to Cape Town International airport, to fly for the first time ever, when she boards an international flight from Cape Town, via Dubai to Dakar in Senegal, to join the all-female crew on Maiden, to help sail the 18m aluminium yacht down the West Coast of Africa and into the Port of Cape Town...[more]

Biker Friends to Ride to Lesotho on Delivery Bikes to gift man a professional prosthetic leg

Andrew Jansen van Vuuren (39) an avid biker and boilermaker from Kempton Park, Johannesburg was involved in a traumatic road accident in January 2022, which resulted in the amputation of his right leg from the knee down.

Pictured above: Andrew with his daughter Mekaila and his wife’s grandson, Baylin...[more]

Standard Bank is committed to empowering SA’s children and ECD practitioners

Standard Bank’s corporate social investment continues to make a meaningful change in advancing education in the lives of underprivileged children by partnering with early childhood development (ECD) practitioners in rural communities throughout South Africa.

With funding support from Standard Bank, Sebofon, a non-profit company (NPC) that works in Pongola and Ntataise Lowveld, a provider of ECD programmes in the form of playgroups in Mpumalanga, have made it possible for children coming from financially disadvantaged families to have access to early learning...[more]

Africa’s largest Public Art Festival is back!

Running from 1-5 March 2023, the International Public Art Festival (IPAF) is back for its 7th edition, adding even more creativity and colour to the streets of Cape Town. IPAF, Africa’s largest Public Art Festival, hosted by Baz-Art, showcases innovative local and international creative talent, who create one-of-a-kind large-scale outdoor public artworks.

This free-to-public festival will happen in and around The Company’s Garden, in Cape Town City Centre – one of the oldest gardens in South Africa. This year, and for the first time, the public will experience art beyond street art and murals. This festival will include installations, sculptures, art activations, outdoor pop-up exhibitions, performances, panel talks, and much more...[more]

SAME celebrates social cohesion on South African soil this December

The South Africa/America Music Exchange concert (SAME) initiative seeks to amplify the spirit of unity and collaboration, through music.

JOHANNESBURG, 7 November 2022: In less than a month, global music lovers will be treated to a music extravaganza that brings 190 musicians together on one stage.The South Africa/America Music Exchange Initiative, also known as SAME, has concerts, an International symposium and a regional workshop as part of the project.

The Concert is a spectacular musical experience bringing an incredible selection of artists, both locally and internationally, who come together on the SAME stage to bring a musical experience like never before...[more]

"The International Finance Corporation says in SA small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) constitute more than 90% of all formal business in the country. They also employ 50-60% of the workforce and contribute 34% of GDP."

CCBSA 2023 Study Buddy Fund bursary programme application re-opens

Unemployed North-West graduates receive Business Advisory Training

Massmart and HOPE worldwide SA celebrate 10-year partnership in lead-up to National Children’s Day

Transforming a Bare Tree into a Symbol of Hope – SOS Christmas Activation

Solidarity Fund and SA Harvest renew partnership to deliver over 1,8 million meals

Closer to their dreams one stitch at a time

Avid skater does a 180 for the community – By Jade Rhode

Commuting in Makhanda made easier with a three wheeled vehicle – By Mzwandile Prince Mamaila

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