Violence in South Africa ripples across the region
Last week in South Africa, violence ravaged the country. Foreign-owned shops were the target of looting and torching. Besides shops being utterly wrecked, at least 10 people have died and more than 420 people have been arrested. The violence has been
The Clothing Bank: Serving to Transform Local Communities in Africa
The Clothing Bank is a business initiative founded by Tracey Gilmore and Tracey Chambers. The aim of the entreprise is to reduce poverty in South Africa by providing unemployed women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create small businesses
Unequal Scenes, Exploring Income Inequality Via Drone
Unequal Scenes is a project developed by Johnny Miller. Johnny is a journalist and photographer originally from the USA, and currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. He is using a drone to explore different areas of the world and
Widening the World Wide Web: Interview with Project Isizwe
In the 21st century, having access to the Internet has practically become more of a necessity than a privilege. In addition to being a portal of entertainment and sports, it’s a vital medium for receiving news and information. Many career
Going back to Roots: An Interview with Grassroot
The anti-apartheid movement in South Africa was one of history’s largest and best examples of the power of collective action working to take down corrupt regimes. Over a period spanning more than half a century, movements and leaders rose from
Empty Trips is moving Africa – An interview with Benji Coetzee
Empty Trips is one of the fastest-growing and most exciting startups in Africa. Its founder, Benji Coetzee, is a truly inspiring woman who keeps her continent at the heart of her work. Empty Trips helps match supply and demand for
Post-Apartheid Inequality in South Africa
Twenty-two years after the end of the apartheid government, South Africa has come has come a long way. A far higher proportion of the population has access to clean water and electricity, school attendance has greatly increased, and GDP reached an
A Quest for Inspiration with Nicole Eddy
Nicole Eddy is a young traveler and blogger from South Africa. She explores the world with unbelievable desire and enthusiasm, capturing her adventures on YouTube, where she shares her passion and inspires others to follow their dreams and make them
Tinier than Tiny Paintings by Lorraine Loots: Go Tiny or Go Home!
It’s the Small Things That Count. In 2013, Lorraine Loots gave herself a heck of challenge: making one painting a day for a full year! Since then, this 29-year-old miniaturist painter from South Africa has turned this passion of hers into
SDG 13: Taking Climate Action
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth piece in a series in collaboration with the SDSN-Y exploring the Sustainable Development Goals. See the introduction to the series here, SDG-12 here, and SDG-15 here. More and more people are becoming aware of the importance of our
The Fine Art Photography of Gray Malin
Gray Malin is a fine arts photographer based in Los Angeles. He is known for his aerial 'bird's eye view' photographs of popular locations. His work fosters a bond between photography and interior design- as a photographer his process includes
Adding A South African Perspective to Photography: Interview with Gareth Pon
With dreams that extend into space, Gareth Pon, a photographer and filmmaker, has a creative mind that is determined to generate innovative ideas. Living in South Africa, Gareth is one of many credited with creating an official South African Instagrammers Community dedicated to showcasing the