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Thandisizwe Mgudlwa is an internationally acclaimed journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. He is the author of the best-selling children’s book – ‘Kiddies World’.

At the different high schools he went to in Cape Town, he won numerous sporting awards and honors.

As a writer for The Associated Press (AP), and journalist for more than 17 years he has written hundreds of articles and has shaped world opinion, influenced decision and policy makers on a number of subjects that affect us daily.

More recently, he has done this with the, The New Age, Uplifting Star, The Southern Times, Herald (The) and the Business Day newspapers including New24.

Thandisizwe has been published world-wide notably by the likes of The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Globe and Mail, The New Yorker, The Telegraph, Washington Times, The Times (India), Bloomberg Businessweek, USA Today among others.

Markets & Investments

Global Black Impact Summit: ‘Investing in Black-Owned Businesses is Investing in the Future’

By promoting investments in Black-owned businesses, the Global Black Impact Summit will unleash a wave of economic equality and societal transformation, heralding a new era of diversity and inclusion in the business world, says the Black Impact Foundation (BIF).

Art & Culture

Ubongo produces Nuzo and Namia to Empower African Kids

Last month, Ubongo, Africa's leading edutainment organization, announced the highly anticipated launch of its groundbreaking new show, Nuzo and Namia.

Skills, Education & Training

AU Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Africa Leadership Academy Partner to Empower Young Leaders

The African Union Youth Charter and Agenda 2063, Aspiration 6 talks about “An Africa, whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its youth” and in particular Goal number 2, focusing on creating opportunities for Africa’s youth for self-realization and access to jobs.

Politics & Economy

‘This Government is Failing Me Too’: South Africa Compounds Legacy of Apartheid for Older People

According to the HRW report, the cumulative impact of racial discrimination under apartheid still affects older people today, and government policies are compounding this legacy.

Sports

Uproar as South African Tourism gives Tottenham Hotspur a 1 Billion Sponsorship

SA Tourism has proposed a three-year sponsorship deal worth £42.5 million (about R900m) with Tottenham Hotspur.

Sports

FIFA and Roblox Have Announced a Partnership to Create New Online Immersive Experiences

FIFA and Roblox announced a new ground-breaking partnership that will offer the Roblox community, as well football fans around the world, free-to-play access to FIFA World - a virtual environment that celebrates the power of football and the rich history of its pinnacle events.

Politics & Economy

“Mission55 Conflict in Anaka” Game Seeks To Power Up The Youth

The game, which the AU and GIZ developed, aims to raise awareness, educate and inform the public, particularly youth, on the mandate of the AU to promote good governance, peace and security in Africa.

African Leaders

45 Years On, The Killer of Steve Biko Remains Unknown

What about the killer or killers of Biko, Mr. President?

Technology & Innovation

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) Celebrates 15 Years of Impacting Lives of More Than 5,000 Under-Served African Youth

LIFE program has been rolled out in secondary schools under the auspices of LIFE@Schools Clubs.

Skills, Education & Training

World Youth Skills Day 2022 promotes TVET as a Solution

“Young people are drivers of change and must be fully engaged in decisions affecting their future. Guided by the United Nations Youth 2030 strategy, I urge everyone to act for youth skills development as a priority, at the Summit and beyond.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres.