News Bulletin of 19 April 2026, 10am

Johannesburg will host the Africa Creator Festival on the 4th and 5th of September, bringing together creators, brands and industry leaders.
The event will feature workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions aimed at helping creators turn their content into sustainable income.
Organisers say the festival will also highlight how digital content can boost tourism and support local businesses.
They add that the growing creator economy has the potential to create jobs and drive inclusive economic growth across Africa.

The Kolisi Foundation is marking its sixth anniversary after six years of work in food security, education, sports, and gender-based violence prevention in South Africa.
Over this period, the foundation has invested about R60 million in food security projects, delivered eight infrastructure developments, and reached more than 4,500 children through school programmes.
To mark the milestone, it has launched The First Cup Fund, a national campaign running from 9 April to 9 May.
The initiative raises funds through hot drink purchases at selected restaurants to support nutrition, safe spaces, and early learning programmes.

A new programme in Johannesburg will train 100 women as electric delivery riders, creating access to jobs in a sector often dominated by men.
The Just Ride Initiative aims to improve women’s economic opportunities while supporting cleaner, low-emission urban transport.
Participants will receive training in electric bike use, road safety, and digital delivery systems to prepare them for work in the gig economy.
Organisers say the project will help reduce unemployment and promote inclusive growth in South Africa’s expanding delivery industry.