Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Born on 2 October 1869, was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world. A seminal moment in Gandhi’s life occurred days later on June 7, 1893, during a train trip to Pretoria when a white man…
Smart Card ID applications in SA piloted at banks
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba officially launched a pilot project for Smart Card ID applications at FNB and Standard Bank. The briefing comes after Minister Malusi Gigaba announced that an agreement had been reached with two banks and the South African Post Office to introduce a system that will allow citizens to walk into their…
Samsung Partners with eNCA to bring News on Demand
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 29 September, 2015 – Samsung Electronics South Africa has partnered with leading African news provider, eNCA, to bring its Smart TV users video news on demand via a purpose-built eNCA Smart TV app – the first of its kind in Africa. Matthew Thackrah, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Consumer Electronics…
Indian festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
This vibrant festival honors the birth of the beloved Hindu god, Lord Ganesha, popularly worshiped for his ability to remove obstacles and bring good fortune. Ganesh Chaturthi falls in late August or early September, depending on the cycle of the moon. In 2015, Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 17. It is celebrated for a few…
SHARED HISTORY: AN INDIAN EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Shared History, a Festival of Teamwork Arts in collaboration with the High Commission of India in South Africa came into existence in 2007, A festival of visual and performing arts, the festival is a unique endeavour platforming the wealth of India’s classical and contemporary cultural heritage including dance, theatre, music, food, film, literature and visual…
Emirates signs deal with America’s Sweetheart amidst its fight for US skies
Jennifer Aniston is Emirates newest brand Ambassador.