Load Shedding Cape Town – Eskom Schedule
Latest load shedding update: Eskom has started load shedding again. It started 12:00pm Thursday,...
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Category: World Events
World Kindness day 2020: Show A Little Kindness Today
It’s World Kindness Day, and although it’s been a hell of a year and we’re collectively fatigued at this point, there’s always time to show a little tenderness. The year 2020 ushered in the global pandemic COVID-19, economic destruction, isolation, and a lot of loss. The world needs kindness now more than ever.
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Friday The 13th 2020
It’s Friday the 13th today and social media is buzzing with superstitions, and we thought we would also get on the bandwagon and indulge. What makes this particular Friday the 13th more notable is that it’s the second Friday 13th of the year. The first one was in March, and that is the month when South Africa and many other countries commenced Coronavirus lockdowns. 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year and popular opinion is that if the past few months are anything to go by, this Friday the 13th is certainly ushering in bad luck.
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What Is Singles Day?
Did you know about Singles Day? As I was casually scrolling through my Twitter timeline today and one of South Africa’s biggest online retailer was trending due to their Singles Day sale, and this piqued my interest.
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US Elections 2020 Update: Why You Should Care
The biggest topic on everyone’s timelines and minds right now. The race between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party is on. For the Democrats, Biden is the presidential candidate and for the Republicans, Trump is the candidate.
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Breast Cancer Awareness: How To Get Involved
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the month to raise awareness about breast cancer worldwide. According to CANSA.org, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women of all races.
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Black Friday 2020: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Black Friday Shopping
As the year draws to a close and the lockdown restrictions are getting less stringent, a lot of people are making plans to spend the festive season with friends and family. After not being able to see extended family for what feels like forever, we’re pretty sure the Christmas gift wish list is unbelievably long! And that’s where Black Friday will come to the rescue. Major retailers in South Africa like Makro, Pick ‘n Pay, and Superbalist are gearing up and getting ready to offer their BIGGEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS yet.
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World Mental Health Day 2020
October 10th is observed annually as World Mental Health Day. This year, the day falls on a Saturday and in the thick of global health pandemic COVID-19. The Coronavirus ushered in an era of fear, caution and isolation which may have led to or exacerbated mental illness struggles. This year’s Mental Health Day is crucial in raising awareness about mental health, eliminating the stigma around mental health, and ultimately providing support for those affected.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; an annual month-long campaign that seeks to increase visibility and awareness for the disease. Breast Cancer awareness is vital because early detection can save lives
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World Teachers Day 2020
October 5th is World Teacher’s Day. A day where we celebrate the sacrifice, patience and work that it takes to be an educator. The responsibility that comes with shaping minds is immense yet, the profession gets overlooked, and teachers don’t get their kudos for being the superheroes that they are. World Teacher’s Day aims to celebrate these real-life heroes who work tirelessly, and most of the time for little remuneration, to shape young minds.
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How To Celebrate Heritage Day 2020
September 24th 2020 is National Heritage Day in South Africa, and that means its a public holiday...
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Celebrate Heritage Day 2020
September is Heritage Month in South Africa, and we know that our country is a melting pot of different cultures. September 24th is Heritage Day when we take the day to reflect and celebrate the cultural diversity of our beautiful country. What is sometimes unclear, however, is how this particular day came to be.
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