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South Africa’s iconic Rooibos is preparing for an out-of-this-world journey. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) this October as part of the Rooibos in Space programme, a pioneering initiative combining agricultural research, space science and STEM education.
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The Karoo town of Prince Albert will once again become a hub of music, creativity and collaboration when the Kaleidoscope Music & Arts Festival returns from 21 to 23 August 2026.
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Filmmakers and content creators from the Eastern Cape have a new opportunity to take their ideas to the next level, with applications now open for the ECDC Project Pitch Platform at FAME Week Africa.
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041Online Managing Editor Eleanor Douglas-Meyers is stepping from the newsroom into fiction with the release of her first solo novel, Confession Collector, launching on 1 August, the first day of Women’s Month.
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Fashion born from resilience takes centre stage in Gqeberha A movement that began during one of South Africa’s most difficult periods is set to take centre stage in Gqeberha this August as NDIMNYAMA: Art Meets Fashion brings together fashion, visual art and live music for a one-night creative showcase.
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NMU Students Overcome Delays and Lost Luggage to Bring World Architecture Title Home to South Africa
Two Nelson Mandela University architecture students have put Nelson Mandela Bay on the global map after overcoming delayed visas, missed flights and even lost luggage to win one of the world’s most prestigious student architecture competitions.










