Author David Gemmell told BizNews about a blanket drive to help the homeless, noting how many people in SA have a truly tough life.First Help, the largest towing company in the Southern Hemisphere, has an annual Blanket Drive which takes place in the winter. The drive aims to hand out blankets to th
A South African movie released on Netflix, ‘I am all Girls’ has received worldwide attention, being described as a “must-watch” for the acting and important storyline. The thriller tells the story of a detective who finds common ground with an unlikely ally – a killer who is systematically targeting
History is not everyone’s cup of tea, but stories of individuals who rose from humble beginnings and overcame great hardship to reach extraordinary heights certainly hold valuable lessons for us all. In this article, Lee Blake looks at one such individual, Genghis Khan; the Mongolian warrior-ruler w
This photograph series by artist Daniel Heintz is a much-needed reminder of the exquisite creatures with which we share our beautiful planet.With the magnitude of chaos that has enveloped South Africa over the last 18 months, starting with the emergence of Covid-19 in 2020 – and the ensuing lockdown
KG Montjane has been praised for becoming the first black SA woman to reach the finals at Wimbledon. BizNews caught up with KG shortly after the match.A South African wheelchair tennis ace has made history at Wimbledon this year, when she made the finals the singles and doubles championships. She is
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos handed over the reins to Andy Jassy, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, the group’s most profitable business unit. Highly respected, Jassy is said to be the brains behind Amazon Web Services and has worked side-by-side with Bezos for decades. Jassy has an interesting relati
This article reviews No Logo, a book by Naomi Klein, published in 1999, which focuses on branding and the evolution of superbrands.It’s not a comfortable admission, but we live in a consumerist culture. Until 2020, when the coronavirus put a halt on many industries, the spending on advertising world
Prof Peter Herbert from the Centre for Health and Ageing revealed that his research proved it possible to reduce your biological age through exercise.As we age, there’s a gradual decline on strength, power and aerobic capacity – if we don’t exercise. From the age of 40, about 90g of muscle is lost e
The concept of foresight has been pondered upon by curious minds for centuries. Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century, is quoted as having said; ‘Forethought we may have, undoubtedly, but not foresight,’ and that ‘Vengeance
The Centre for Regenerative Design turns plastic waste into a granular product called Resin8 - which can be used as a building material.Plastic waste is everywhere. Even at the bottom of the Mariana Trench – the deepest oceanic trench – the dreaded waste has been found. It is choking our cities, ri
Attractive people have certain distinct advantages in life. The desire for this 'pretty privilege' drives the cosmetics industry.According to a recent report from Allied Market Research, the global cosmetics industry generated $380.2bn in 2019, and is expected to reach $463.5bn by 2027 – witnessing
Very often, tough circumstances make way for exceptional people to rise above their situation. The last 18 months of Covid-19 and perpetual lockdowns has been a period which epitomises tough circumstances. While it is easy and only natural for this to weigh any human being down, it is vital to find
Do nice guys really finish last? Turns out there's a catch to getting niceness right, which has been mastered by altruistic vampire bats.You’d think that being nice would be a good thing, but according to Psychology Today, we often associate it with weakness, particularly when it comes to romantic r
A fresh breeze is blowing through many rural towns, as citizens tire of waiting for government to fix things and are doing it for themselves.Many of South Africa’s rural towns are a sorry sight. Thousands of potholes and infrastructure that is falling apart are the order of the day, with poor munici
For Buddhists, dying is not something to be feared. They believe that death is simply a part of life and meditation is seen as a way to prepare for one’s final moments with a calm and peaceful mind. This is summed up by the Buddhist saying, “Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely
BizNews caught up with the team coach Paul Gorries to find out how the SA team is preparing for the Tokyo Oympics, scheduled to begin in July.After being postponed last year, the Tokyo Olympic Games is going ahead in July, under the cloud of the Covid-19 pandemic. Locals in Japan are wary and athlet
Bill Gillespie is fighting to get recognition for the heroic acts of Job Maseko, a South African soldier for the Allied Forces during WW2.A South African living in Somerset in the United Kingdom has launched a campaign to get recognition for Job Maseko, a South African soldier and stretcher-bearer f
Roc Nation believes that Siya Kolisi is 'so much bigger than just a rugby player' and that South African athletes need to be reminded that they deserve global opportunities.Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been one of the few things that brought positive attention to South Africa in the last decade
The parameters of what is considered 'controversial' has expanded exponentially. Academia and science cannot hope to reach new heights or break any ground if potential pioneers are restricted by the expanding definition of 'controversial'.The parameters of what is considered to be ‘controversial’ ha
Nicole Wills looks at possible causes for Millennials being "too emotionally vulnerable" and how they compare with generations past.According to SADAG, one in four South African university students will be diagnosed with depression and half of all mental health conditions start at 14 years of age –
Joshua Swarts started a non-profit organisation called Horse Pals Atlantis. He told BizNews how his passion to save horses helped him through addiction. His passion to save horses helped him through addiction.Atlantis, Western Cape is an area battered by social deprivation, with many young people in
Mpumelelo Mahlangu is planning to launch the DTC400, which will be priced at R4999. He not only wants to disrupt the market but build an electronics companyMpumelelo Mahlangu, an orphan that was raised by his grandparents, is on the path to develop the first-ever entry-level laptop in South Africa.
Kisby chairman Mark Barnes recently got his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. He joined the BizNews Power Hour to share his experience.Mark Barnes, Kisby chairman and former CEO of the South African Post Office, recently got his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. He took to Twitter afterward, tweetin
If you wish to combine your desire to push yourself physically with your love of crease-free garments, then Extreme Ironing may be for you.Over the centuries, the human race has come up with a few sports that may cause you to pause, frown, and ask, “but why?” One of these is the famous cheese-rollin