It’s here! The last weekend of August and the non-official end of winter in the southern hemispheres and summer in the northern hemispheres. For us Southerners this means dusting off…
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On this day 176 years ago, Elizabeth Dijkman was born. Of course, few people know this name – but it’s one Afrikaners in particular should pay attention to. Elizabeth would…
24 August marks the observance of International Strange Music Day. This observance was started by New York City musician, Patrick Grant, with the aim of encouraging individuals to explore and…
On this day 1 937 years ago Mount Vesuvius started stirring – and in the same year tomorrow (24 August), one of the biggest and most devastating natural disasters occurred –…
The Syrian civil war has cast a spotlight on global migration and incited worldwide dialogue on the implications and responsibilities of nations in this crisis. But of course, not all…
It’s almost the end of the month, which means we’ll get a little bit of a breather between this year’s main sporting events – the Olympics and the Paralympics. This…
With international directors and producers opting for South African shores for production of TV-series like Black Sails, Crusoe, Charlie Jade and The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, it makes us…
The British Museum recently announced the hosting of a South African art exhibition which will run from 27 October to 26 February 2017. This exhibition will showcase a chronological history…
The tipping debate is a long-standing one, with critics on both sides arguing over the necessity of this practice. In many countries, tipping is considered offensive, or is disregarded as…
With news about the country’s impending junk status, investors and economists have voiced widespread concern for South Africa’s credit rating. For the average South African, these terms fly right over the head,…