New Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says his department is working on shifts to prioritise physical education and activity in schools.

South Africa's Taddy Blecher, CEO and co-founder of Maharishi Invincibility Institute, and Julian Hewitt, outgoing CEO of Jakes Gerwel Fellowship, have both been recognised as finalists for the prestigious Africa Education Medal 2024.

The minister was speaking at the launch of the 2024 eduCate: Matric Maths and Science Revision programme in Johannesburg on 15 August. For the past 14 years, the annual revision intervention has assisted Grade 12 learners across the country to prepare for their Maths and Physical Science examinations.

MUHARRAM comes with the promise of a new beginning for us all. In South Africa, the practice of celebrating and commemorating Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is widespread. Many families and communities fast on this day and gather at their local masajid for dhikr and reminders on the significance of this occasion.

As we look to the past and the achievements made to date, it’s equally important that we interrogate the present and endeavour to create an even better future. A critical part of this work, I believe, is education.

AS we celebrate Women’s Month, it’s important to recognise the powerful role that young Muslim women are playing in South Africa’s media landscape. Their voices are making waves, bringing fresh perspectives and driving change in ways that are both inspiring and impactful.

This year's Fame Week Africa, taking place in Cape Town from 1-7 September, will shine a spotlight on women in film, music, fashion, and entertainment. The event will feature a diverse array of content sessions, film screenings, music showcases, fashion shows, and networking events.

Twenty-seven medical students from Gaza are preparing to complete their tertiary education at the University of Cape Town after they were brought to South Africa, with Gift of the Givers Foundation playing a key role.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie all smiles with the owners of the Backyard Art Gallery Restaurant in Kagiso, Krugersdorp. Picture: X Newly appointed Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has garnered praise on social media after announcing that he will donate his first ministerial salary to the Backyard Art Gallery Restaurant in Kagiso.