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On Monday 18 July, people across South Africa will take action and inspire others to do the same for Mandela Day 2022. Many choose to mark the occasion by volunteering for 67 minutes, one for each year of Nelson Mandela’s public service. But there’s no need to stand back if …

For 34 years, South Africa’s best NGO has fulfilled the dreams of children fighting life-threatening illnesses. These little dreamers’ childhoods are marred with endless doctors’ visits, lengthy hospital stays and often painful treatments – which is why the foundation remains committed to inspiring hope in these children and their families’ …

If you’re keen to put some meaning back into giving gifts this festive season, consider purchasing from the READ Online Shop! The READ Online Shop is an initiative by READ Educational Trust, a South African NGO promoting literacy in schools for over 40 years.  We’re giving you the opportunity to …

Historic Stellenbosch homestead Old Nectar has appointed well-known horticulturist Cherise Viljoen as its general manager. A former senior manager of SANBI’s famous Kirstenbosch Garden, Cherise will oversee amongst others, Old Nectar’s expansive landscape filled with heritage plants that has been the premier destination for garden-lovers for over 70 years. “Cherise’s appointment …

Every year on September 8, International Literacy Day is observed to raise awareness and concern about literacy issues that exist both locally and globally. If you can read this right now, you are more blessed than almost 800 million adults and over 250 million children worldwide who lack basic literacy …

Stemming from BIC’s commitment to improve learning conditions for students worldwide, and its continued contribution to education in South Africa, the company conducted a nation-wide study which aimed to identify the key challenges and opportunities faced by educators in the country. The study aimed to collate challenges faced by teachers …

South Africans are no strangers to overcoming adversity and challenges, with the ability to rise from whatever is thrown their way, often becoming global role models. Just three years ago the nation was on the verge of the Day Zero water crisis, but through rapid interventions were able to change …

After a few release date changes due to the pandemic, the world is finally set to experience the long awaited Black Widow movie. With all the restrictions driven by Coronavirus, the organisers decided to take an important step – the premiere of Black Widow will take place simultaneously in movie …

From robot companions to AI choosing the perfect partner, technology has become permanently entwined with dating and finding love, especially after a year and a half of lockdown that made digital connections the only type possible. To understand the security implications of this trend, Kaspersky researchers conducted an in-depth study …

A global survey conducted by Kaspersky, exploring users’ attitudes to updating devices, has found that the activity has become a family affair. According to the research, more than half of respondents locally who have family (65%), agree that children and elderly relatives need help with updating devices. Additionally, updates can affect relationships at home, …

Packa-Ching, an innovative community recycling collection initiative is on a mission to improve South Africa’s recycling rate by mobilising schools and their learners. Started by Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation NPC (Polyco) in 2017, Packa-Ching mobile units are now operating in six areas across South Africa. Residents have so far been paid …

Scammers are constantly searching for new ways to steal users’ data. Last year, a completely new category of opportunity became one of the most profitable scams for fraudsters. They extensively used COVID-19 related spam letters and phishing pages to benefit from the year’s most alarming and high-profile news story. According …

Today, we are looking at the best type of flooring for educational institutions. Choosing industrial flooring for classrooms and schools can be a challenge since the floor must be able to withstand heavy traffic, and children tend to be messy. They also jump or run instead of walking and they …

With Kaspersky research showing that stalkerware affected one out of every 100 mobile users in Kenya and Nigeria in 2020 and malware every four out of 100 in South Africa, consumers must remain vigilant when it comes to their online activities if they are to keep themselves safe from the …

From 2019 to 2020, the number of Kaspersky users encountering targeted ransomware – malware used to extort money from high-profile targets, such as corporations, government agencies, and municipal organisations – increased by 767%. This increase in targeted ransomware occurred alongside a 29% decrease in the overall number of users affected …

A nationwide recycling campaign, the Million+ Plastic Recycling Revolution, has welcomed a collaboration with Pick n Pay School Club that will help educate over 1.7 million primary school learners and over 80 000 teachers about the importance of plastic recycling. Launched by The Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation (Polyco), The Million+ aims to mobilise more …

Almost a fifth (18%) of online users in South Africa always give apps and services permission to access their microphone or webcam, according to a global study of 15,000 people conducted by Kaspersky*. However, overall awareness of webcam security is promisingly high, with just over six-in-ten (63%) worried that someone …

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela 21 March, Human Rights Day in South Africa, is a day where we come together to proudly celebrate our right to equality, education, human dignity, culture and communities. West Pack Lifestyle was alerted …

Every year on March 20th, World Storytelling Day celebrates the art of storytelling. It’s a day for people around the globe to listen, read a story out loud and tell their own stories. Many of us go throughout the day engaging in storytelling without even realizing it.  Making up a …