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Entrepreneurs and Business Expo set to ignite township economy in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape - Entrepreneurs, business leaders, government stakeholders and community members will gather this Saturday 28th of March 2026, for the highly anticipated Entrepreneurs and Business Enterprise Expo, an initiative designed to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen the township economy. Hosted by The Manifest International Foundation, the Expo will take place at the ETC Conference Centre in Struandale (opposite Kenako Mall) and will officially begin a
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3 days ago2 min read


African Fashion Week, hosts a successful emerging models casting for their 2026 season.
Image supplied. Johannesburg, South Africa - African Fashion Week (AFW) hosted its model casting for the 2026 Season on Saturday, 21 March, at the Wakanda Gallery in Sandton. The event saw over 100 aspiring models audition for spots in the upcoming shows, scheduled to take place from 7-9 May 2026. The model casting led by the Jordan Legacy Management Team was seamless and extremly effective to the teams aim for the day. The day began at 9 am and ran until 2 pm, and it was a
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4 days ago1 min read


Sun Boardwalk celebrates the introduction of a familiar face as it's new GM, Sisulu Madondo.
On image : The new GM of Sun Boardwalk, Sisulu Madondo. As The Konvenient Magazine, we honoured an invitation to attend a special meet-and-greet event hosted at the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, where media representatives gathered to celebrate an important milestone for Sun Boardwalk. The occasion marked the official introduction of the establishment’s newly appointed General Manager, Sisulu Madondo, in what proved to be both a welcoming and celebratory moment for the hospital
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Mar 213 min read


Durban welcomes back the Quiksilver King of the Groms after 17 Years.
Live in Durban. Durban’s iconic beachfront came alive with youthful energy and competitive spirit this past weekend as the Quiksilver King of the Groms made its long-awaited return to Dairy Beach after a remarkable 17-year absence. Held from March 20 to 22, the three-day contest marked the second stop on the SA Junior Surf Tour and brought together more than 100 of South Africa’s most promising young surfers. Competitors from across the country took to the waves in the Under
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Mar 192 min read


Unlocking the power of family businesses in South Africa.
Images supplied: Moments at ECBN's State of Family-Owned Businesses gathering. Johannesburg, South Africa - Family businesses continue to play a powerful and often underappreciated role in shaping South Africa’s economy. This important conversation took centre stage on 12 March 2026 in Johannesburg, where the Enterprise Christian Business Network (ECBN) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion titled Unlocking the Power of Family Businesses in South Africa. The gatherin
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Mar 192 min read


Young wave riders shine as 2026 Sea Harvest Grommet Games celebrate another national success.
On image : Moments at 2026 Sea Harvest Grommet Games. The coastline of South Africa came alive this past weekend as the Sea Harvest Grommet Games once again delivered an inspiring showcase of the country’s next generation of surfing talent. Held across three provinces - the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, the 34th edition of the event saw over 120 young surfers representing eight districts take to the water on March 14 and 15. Supported by the Department of Spo
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Mar 172 min read


Leading with confidence in an AI-driven world.
Image by: SIX BLX MOTIONS Gqeberha, Eastern Cape - After a productive week between editing and writing articles, we found ourselves out on a sunny Friday morning to attend VOW 2026, a Golf and Business Breakfast hosted by Akhona Ndlunguane at Humewood Golf Club. Known for creating platforms that bring women together to share knowledge and opportunities, Ndlunguane continues to champion conversations that empower women to grow both personally and professionally within the cit
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Mar 162 min read


Countdown begins for Africa Coastal Marine and Maritime Tourism Trade Market in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Image by: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. With only a few days left before the Africa Coastal Marine and Maritime Tourism Trade Market 2026, the Nelson Mandela Bay community is preparing to gather for an important conversation about the future of Africa’s coastal and marine tourism sector. From 17 to 20 March 2026, industry leaders, policymakers, academics, investors, and tourism stakeholders will converge at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for three days of dialogue,
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Mar 152 min read


Durban’s Luke Thompson Qualifies for the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour.
Image by: World Surf League. South African surfing has another reason to celebrate as Durban’s rising star Luke Thompson officially qualified for the prestigious World Surf League Championship Tour after an emotional and dramatic day at the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST in Australia. The qualification unfolded at Merewether Beach in Newcastle, where powerful four-to-six-foot swells set the stage for one of the most suspenseful days of the event. The Challenger Series competiti
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Mar 152 min read


Transnet donates thousands of school shoes to learners in need.
Images supplied. Johannesburg, March 2026 - Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”), through its Shoes on Feet campaign, is donating more than 4000 pairs of school shoes to learners in disadvantaged communities across South Africa, helping to restore dignity and support a better learning environment for young learners. The donations are the culmination of a campaign led by Transnet Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips, which mobilised employees from all Transnet’s operating divisi
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Mar 152 min read


Absa Run Your City 10KM ignites 2026 series as nearly 5 000 runners take their stories to the streets.
Images supplied. 3 March 2026, Gqeberha, the 2026 Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10KM kicked off an exhilarating year of road running this weekend, with nearly 5 000 runners and walkers filling the streets in a powerful display of purpose, passion, and perseverance. Returning for the fourth consecutive year, the Gqeberha edition of the Absa Run Your City Series delivered an electric start, welcoming participants from all walks of life. From first-time 10KM runners stepping onto
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Mar 42 min read


Joliza takes Bhacasoul to Kings Kraal, Johannesburg, this April.
Images supplied. When Joliza speaks about taking his music tour to Johannesburg, you can hear the pride before you hear the plans. There’s a quiet certainty in his voice, the kind that comes from knowing exactly where you come from, and exactly where you’re going. This coming April, that journey arrives in the heart of Jozi, as Joliza brings the USHUNI WEBHACA TOUR to Kings Kraal, promising an immersive cultural experience that is as soulful as it is electric.
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Feb 283 min read


Breaking Barriers: Careers without limit 3rd Annual Jobs & Careers Expo 2026.
Archived . Mthatha, Eastern Cape — Imbizo Events proudly announces the 3rd Annual Jobs & Careers Expo, taking place 13–14 March 2026 at the Nelson Mandela Museum, Qunu, Mthatha. This dynamic two-day event is a premier platform designed to empower youth, students, and job seekers by connecting them with real opportunities, practical career guidance, mentorship, and networks that can transform their futures. At a time when unemployment and school dropouts continue to challenge
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Feb 272 min read


Chamber urges for action to retain jobs and to unlock the Bay’s economic potential.
Image supplied. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has expressed concerns of a growing risk of de-industrialization unless urgent, coordinated action is taken to stabilize the operating environment for manufacturers and the surrounding supporting eco-system. Addressing the Chamber’s media press conference, Chief Executive Officer Denise van Huyssteen said the current moment demands speed, collaboration, policy certainty and action, stressing that no single institution ca
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Feb 95 min read


Women’s Circle 2026: Starting with intention at the coast.
Moments from the first instalment of the Women’s Circle Workshop in 2026. The first edition of the Women’s Circle Workshop for 2026 opened the year on a high note, sold out, purposeful, and quietly powerful. Hosted yesterday at the Beach Hotel in Gqeberha, the gathering set a clear tone for the months ahead: start as you mean to finish.
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Feb 62 min read


Durban's Exciting Betway SA20 Playoffs: A Must-See Event
Durban, are you ready? Qualifier 1 is rolling into Kingsmead on 21 January, and history is about to be made. For the very first time, the Betway SA20 Playoffs are lighting up your city. The top two teams will go head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown under the lights. This clash features the best South African and international T20 stars. It’s a shot at an automatic place in the Final, and a night where every ball counts. One team will book their ticket straight through, whil
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Jan 173 min read


Stillness between the showings | Lucia Mtshake Ntshona on voice, service, and becoming.
Image supplied. Those who know, know - Gqeberha has a way of slowing you down when it rains. Not enough to stop life, just enough to make you listen. I finally got hold of Lucia on a slightly rainy morning, the kind that hangs gently over the city. After a day of moving between errands, responsibilities, and people, she finally sat down. As a people’s person, a mover and shaker, Lucia is always in motion, always showing up for someone or something. But when we found a quiet
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Jan 25 min read


Vodacom's Extra Your Summer Campaign: Celebrating Mgidi in the Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Vodacom Eastern Cape recently wrapped up a province-wide Mgidi campaign. This initiative saw the brand traverse the Eastern Cape, helping families make one of life’s most important celebrations truly special. Supporting Cultural Celebrations As part of Vodacom’s Extra Your Summer campaign, three families were awarded R20,000 each to support their Mgidi celebrations. This event is culturally significant, rooted in coming together, gratitude, and s
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Dec 18, 20253 min read


Kouga Municipality reaffirms long-term vision at Opening of Festive Season.
On image : Kouga Municipality Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman. One of the best and fastest-growing municipalities, Kouga, hosted the official opening of the festive season on 15 December, with an early media breakfast at St Francis Links. The event brought together councillors, Kouga Municipality staff, stakeholders, and members of the media for a day that reflected progress, partnership, and purpose. The key address was delivered by Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman,
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Winners of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025.
Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025. Now in its seventh year, the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards continue to celebrate the designers, makers, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and creative fashion ecosystem in South Africa and across the continent. Wanda Lephoto won the Changemaker Award presented by Bash for 2025. Wanda takes home a R100 000 cash prize. Aidan Peters of Klein Muis won the Emerging Designer Award presented by H&M, and also takes home R1
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Dec 3, 20252 min read
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