The International Day of Charity is held annually on September 5 with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.

The tools of struggle also needed to evolve. This is where Artivism comes into play – the bringing together of arts, culture and activism – a strong blend of artistic expression and activism that leverages the power of creativity and storytelling to spark social change.

SpringBots South Africa is on a campaign to have robotics recognised as an official sport in South Africa.

An exhibition titled “Mirror of Love” featuring works by artists specializing in the traditional Iranian coffeehouse painting style opened on Wednesday at the Azadi Tower's Mirror Hall in Tehran.

The Iranian feature film “For Rana” directed by Iman Yazdi will have its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival, due to be held in South Korea from October 2 to 11.

Commercial theatre producers Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) will be making their way to South Africa in November for an extraordinary musical performance of “The Lion King Jr”. This will be the first time the junior production will be staged in South Africa.

The South African government has set its sights on a new frontier in tourism: astro-tourism. In a speech at the Tourism Month media launch, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille announced plans to develop a comprehensive astro-tourism strategy, positioning South Africa as a world-class astro-tourism destination.

As the tourism world continues to expand, sustainable tourism is no longer optional but a necessity. Tourists are urged to assess their travels' ecological impact on the various countries they visit. Similarly, countries have to ensure that their policies and legal frameworks are robust enough to withstand the booming tourism industry.

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