Author: Ewang Johnson
All the same, few comic characters were as militant as Superman. In one early issue, he demolishes a row of slum homes in order to force the authorities to build better housing (a risky strategy, that one). In another, he takes on the city’s gambling industry because it is bankrupting addicts. And in another, he declares war on everyone he sees as being responsible for traffic-related deaths. He terrifies reckless drivers, he abducts the mayor who hasn’t enforced traffic laws, he smashes up the stock of a second-hand car dealer, and he wrecks a factory where faulty cars are assembled.…
Hands-on clinical training, mentorship from SGU faculty and alumni, and admissions insights inspire Africa’s future physicians St. George’s University (SGU), School of Medicine in the West Indies, Grenada, continued its mission to support future healthcare professionals across Africa with two impactful Medical Workshops held in June 2025. Hosted in Nairobi and Johannesburg, these free workshops provided aspiring doctors with a unique opportunity to acquire practical medical skills, gain insights from seasoned professionals, and explore the path to becoming a physician at SGU. In Nairobi, the workshop took place on Saturday, 28 June at the JW Marriott Hotel, while Johannesburg welcomed…
The film Back to the Future (BTTF) is my favorite movie, so I write this as an unbiased and altruistic article. As we’ll see, there are plenty of reasons why the film holds up after 40 years, as well as some places it fails (and has been modernized accordingly). It also has plenty to teach us about adaptability. All that in one little article… Great Scott!Modernized Myth: Trapped in Time Yet TimelessIf you haven’t watched BTTF recently (since there’s a high probability you’ve seen it at least once1), here’s a summary. Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) is an…
Join Eve Jackson on arts24 as she sits down with two extraordinary artists shaping the sound of today’s global music scene: South African radio host Nicky B and Haitian-American jazz sensation Tyreek McDole. Source link
By that measure, All Fours has been an unequivocal success. On July’s Substack page, a community of women have gathered to share not just their love for the book, but how it has changed their lives. They talk of feeling seen, understood and liberated after reading it; that it’s made them feel less alone, less crazy, braver. For some it’s prompted them to end relationships, leave jobs or confront loved ones. Groups have splintered off and arranged real-life meet-ups. In Paris, Los Angeles, London, Texas, Seattle and more, women have gathered for conversations sparked by the book. Source link
How rural communities are reaping the rewards of clean water access Just 20 minutes from Kruger Gate Hotel, in the heart of Mpumalanga, thousands of community members in rural villages are gaining access to something that many take for granted: clean, reliable water. Through a strategic partnership with non-profit organisation Innovation: Africa and under the support of the Cork Trust, Kruger Gate Hotel is helping to fund and facilitate solar-powered water systems that provide a lifeline to families who have long relied on river water or distant, seasonal wells. With approximately 90% of Kruger Gate Hotel’s staff residing in the…
This week on arts24’s film show, presenter Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones dive into four exciting new releases. First up is “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, directed by Gareth Edwards, which reinvigorates the beloved dinosaur franchise with fresh faces like Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. Source link
The harsh conditions were totally alien to most people there. “The crew complained a lot about the heat, humidity, hotel rooms, bugs, mosquitoes,” he says. “The mud – sometimes knee-deep – was a real challenge.” Damien Leake, who played a machine gunner in the film, was on set for three weeks and similarly remembers the physical as being unlike anything he had encountered. “The first thing I remember is getting off the plane and the humidity hits you like a wet mop,” he tells the BBC. “Having been from New York, I know humidity, but this was unbelievable.” The water…
As businesses grapple with escalating electricity costs and a shifting energy landscape, IMPOWER Solar & Storage, a leading renewable energy provider, issued a guide outlining the costs and considerations for companies and industrial clients looking to transition off-grid. This comes at a time of public debate surrounding Eskom’s 2025/26 tariff increases and their impact on operational expenses. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa recently approved average tariff increases of 12.74% for Eskom direct customers (effective April 1, 2025) and 11.32% for municipalities (effective July 1, 2025). These adjustments, coupled with structural changes to tariffs, including an overall increase in fixed…
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Egyptian-Iranian singer KUKII about her new EP “Rare Baby”. The artist been part of France’s avant-garde music scene for more than a decade, using the stage name Lafawndah. A recent trip to Cairo was more than just a homecoming; it was a transformative experience and the creation of a new musical identity – that of KUKII. “Rare Baby” is inspired by music from North Africa and the Middle East, mixed with her trademark blend of emboldened pop. The EP also feels like a battle cry or manifesto, and…