Ayanda ka Nobakabona performs in his play about anti-apartheid activist Onkgopotse Tiro. Photo: supplied A play about anti-apartheid activist Onkgopotse Tiro has catapulted a Dunoon playwright from his informal settlement shack to the bright lights of the Baxter Theatre, with Joburg theatres beckoning. “Tiro’s Toughloop Testimony”, a play written by 37-year-old Ayanda ka … [Read more...] about From shack to stage: Dunoon playwright scoops awards
South Africa
AfCFTA agreement presents economic opportunities for investors
Investors should seize the economic and business opportunities to establish a commercial presence in South Africa, said Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene.Mene was addressing delegates from varying industries in South Africa and across the world at the fifth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on Thursday. Mene, … [Read more...] about AfCFTA agreement presents economic opportunities for investors
Women’s health takes centre stage in Limpopo
Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu is on a drive to help raise awareness on cancer and women’s health issues. In collaboration with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and PinkDrive, the Deputy Minister will lead an outreach campaign at the Mahwelereng Stadium in Mokopane, Limpopo, on Saturday. The Department of Social … [Read more...] about Women’s health takes centre stage in Limpopo
President Ramaphosa to host Namibian President
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Namibian President Hage Geingob, who will undertake a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 20 April 2023.“The visit aims to solidify bilateral relations between the two countries. It is expected that President Ramaphosa and President Geingob will discuss political and economic issues, including regional, continental and international … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa to host Namibian President
Forum considers measures to strengthen legislatures
National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has urged the country’s 10 legislative bodies to have a common voice on South Africa’s position on current geopolitical dynamics in their respective international multilateral engagements.“The discussions and commitments of the legislative sector may have serious implications on the country’s diplomatic policies and … [Read more...] about Forum considers measures to strengthen legislatures
