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.

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.