In 84 years of its existence, South African Airways (SAA) finally made its first all female crew operated International flight between South Africa and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flight was piloted by Captain by Jane Trembath, with co-pilots Senior First Officer Asnath Mahapa and Senior First Officer Annemari Smit.
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Politics and Society South African universities ranked best African institutions of higher learning
The Centre for World University Rankings has released its 2018 ranking. It shows that the University of Witwatersrand located in Johannesburg has lost the Top African University title after four years to the University of Cape Town.
Politics and Society Disregard for Wildlife Conservancy in South Africa and Kenya
To work effectively for conservation, regulatory interventions must evolve – as must the institutions that are tasked with protecting our wildlife. Instances of negligence and corruption have no place in global efforts to safeguard the dwindling away of endangered species.
Lifestyle South African actor Atandwa Kani to be the voice for Mandela’s Prison Letters
As part of the commemoration of the International Youth Day, we celebrate South African actor Atandwa Kani who will be the voice for Mandela’s Prison Letters.
Africans rising Bongani Mayosi: South Africa’s giant of cardiology and a powerful mentor
South African Professor Bongani Mayosi was a great mentor to many. Losing him to mental illness is a reminder that we are all human.
Politics and Society #TotalShutdown: South African women march against gender-based violence
With National Women’s Day approaching and August being Women’s Month, the women of South Africa have chosen an auspicious time to take to the streets to protest gender-based violence and to agitate for change in how this violence is dealt with.
African identities South Africa is starting to accept public breastfeeding. But change is slow
South Africa is still lagging behind when it comes to support for breastfeeding in the workplace.
Politics and Society Centenary of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s birth: a tribute in poems
Nelson Mandela’s release in 1990 was met by an outpouring of poetic celebration both within South Africa and globally
Arts, Culture and Sport The International Fashion Showcase designers for 2019
The International Fashion Showcase (IFS) nurtures and presents work from the finest up-and-coming fashion talent from around the world. Next year’s designers will include talent from Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa.