When last did you read a book? Really sat down and got swept away with a story for hours. Can’t remember? Well, let today be that day. Today, the 6th of September, it’s Read a Book Day, and on the 8th of September, we’re also celebrating International Literacy Day. “Literacy is one of the...
Tourism is one of the industries most affected by the pandemic. Both developed and developing countries have been impacted. According to data observed by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the number of international tourist arrivals declined by 84 per cent between March and...
It’s Heritage Month! And like every September in South Africa, we celebrate our diversity this time of year. The Rainbow Nation comes together to promote our 11 official languages, a variety of cultures, and colourful faces. The aim is to embrace our differences and nurture South African...
“Courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, ‘I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Sometimes in life, we want to give up no matter how strong we are. We feel like we could just give up on work, relationships, trying to reach a...
Yes, it’s only August, and we can already feel the tension of 2021 – if not on our shoulders or in our backs, then definitely emotional! Who else can do with a proper vacation?! Everyone, indeed! By this time, under normal circumstances, many people would’ve taken a mid-year break and...
Following the president’s speech last night, South Africa is on an adjusted level 3 lockdown, and we can already feel the relief from many citizens… Children started going to school this morning, which helps parents who started going to the office full-time again. Among other...
Excellence is not gender-specific, and that’s why we celebrate National Women’s Day on Monday, 9 August 2021, and throughout the month, under the theme “Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future”. This is a global campaign that links South Africa to efforts in achieving...
30 July, it’s International Day of Friendship! You’d probably ask, ‘Why is this important?’. Well, this day marks the importance of friendships and friends in promoting peace in various cultures across the globe. It’s also known as World Friendship Day or just Friendship Day. So grab your...
Every year we pay tribute to a great man, Nelson Mandela, on his birthday. The same with this year, except that this day will be celebrated on a Sunday, but nevertheless, we will honour his life and legacy and encourage a global movement to take his life’s work into a new era and change our...
Worried about the next generation? You should, we all should, and therefore we honour Saturday, 3 July 2021, as International Bag Free Day. Actually, the whole of July is focused on being plastic-free. Even though recycling is emphasised everywhere, there doesn’t seem to be a desired worldwide...