VOW Moments

Will social media continue to be a main source of news?

Research shows that social media has become the place where many people keep up with the latest news. The ability of the internet to challenge traditional media may have been underestimated as evidenced by a continuous decline in traditional media profitability. Advertising revenue has significantly shifted away from traditional media,…

22 Feb 2021 32 min

Purchasing a Vehicle

Known on social media as Kokoleo, Leo-Antonio Rolls had his first car at just 16 years. Although he is a Financial accounting graduate and entrepreneur who’s been in business for over 5 years, he is definitely a car enthusiast who has taken the hobby of owning different cars since his…

19 Feb 2021 16 min

Does Sexual activity decrease the chances of a Stroke in Young adults?

Sexual activity is often believed to improve one’s overall health, but can a couple of strokes reduce one’s risk of getting a Stroke? Kgosigadi explores the benefits of sexual activity with Dr. Ntabozuko (Ph.D. Fellow, Public Health Specialist, and World Health Organization Consultant), concerning reducing strokes in young adults. If…

17 Feb 2021 18 min

Nelson Mandela bridge Closure

The city of Johannesburg executive mayor, mayor Makhubo shut down the Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Bridge due to the launch of the WITS Crime and Prevention March. To elaborate on this, Goitse and Kgomotso from The Mainswitch had an interview with Mayors spokesperson Mli Mandlela.

16 Feb 2021 9 min

Will cryptocurrencies become the norm for payments?

Cryptocurrencies have evolved beyond the early days of highly unpredictable ups and downs in value, to a financial instrument which is being incorporated into the investment portfolios of financial institutions. Regulators and financial market factors have largely influenced cryptocurrencies into an increasingly regulated environment. This trend is introducing more utility…

15 Feb 2021 30 min

Angola Decriminalises Homosexuality and Bans Discrimination against Sexual Orientation

Recently, Angola had brought about the law of decriminalising homosexuality in which it also BANS discrimination against sexual orientation. The law was brought about in 2019 however last week on the 9th of February 2021 it was implemented. This is a major win for the LGBTQIA+ and for humans who…

15 Feb 2021 17 min

Empire Builder's Audio Experience

The Empires Builder (an audio experience) is a play adapted by Kwasha The 3rd's, a group of interns at Kwasha Theatre Company. After "listening" to the play, we had an opportunity to conversate with the cast and the director of the play as well as the manager of Kwasha Theatre…

10 Feb 2021 18 min

The Market Theatre Celebrates 45 Years

The Market Theatre celebrates 45 years. In conversation with us is James Ngcobo, Artistic director of the Market and the award-winning actor who metamorphosed into a multi award-winning director who has created a new vision for staging works at the theatre. His passion for working with emerging actors, young designers…

9 Feb 2021 16 min

What is the role of technology in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out?

Technology has played a significant role in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Various trends and patterns around the spread of the virus and various communications for safety have been made to vulnerable groups through technological tools. As the globe continues to grapple with the affects of the Covid-19 pandemic,…

8 Feb 2021 31 min

The influence of social media on financial markets

Social media platforms have emerged as highly influential communication platforms through which all kinds of information is shared. Traditionally financial markets have been influenced by information which is not readily available to ordinary members of the public. Hedge fund managers have been able to drive financial market activities in ways…

1 Feb 2021 26 min

The importance of taking care of your skin

Taking good care of your skin is important for more than just your appearance, as the largest organ you have, your skin is essential to your general health. If you take good care of your skin it can help take care of you in return, it is absolutely worth the…

27 Jan 2021 18 min

The impact of the new WhatsApp privacy policy on users and businesses.

Most online applications have terms and privacy policy required by regulation to protect the personal information and usage data of users. Communication apps liked WhatsApp are particularly popular because they are free and efficient to use. However, the reality is that in order for these apps to be free and…

25 Jan 2021 23 min

Dealing with New Year Anxiety

January can be a great month for many different reasons, it is a month that gives us an opportunity to fulfil our New Year’s resolutions and to begin working on our dreams and aspirations. For many of us 2020 was an exceptionally stressful year dominated by fears surrounding Covid 19…

19 Jan 2021 16 min

The Impact of Technology on Sports

Athletes can benefit in many ways with the help of technology which will put them in a better position to reach their goals. Safety in sports is improving because improvements are being made to sports protective equipment and to exercise routines which will prevent injury or other forms of shock…

10 Dec 2020 19 min

Instagram Student Challenge

Loerie awards company ( a non profit company that award brand and marketing communications industry in africa and the middle east ) held and hosted an Instagram Student Challenge which is one of the most exciting categories of this phenomenal annual competition, the aim of this annual challenge was to…

8 Dec 2020 17 min

Transgender Politics: Interview with Dr B Camminga

An interview with Dr. B Camminga. They are a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of the Witswatersrand in South Africa. Their work explores the interrelationship between the conceptual journeying of the term 'transgender' from the Global North and the physically embodied journeying of transgender asylum seekers from the African continent…

4 Dec 2020 12 min

What is the impact of QR codes on businesses?

There are so many ways in which we can interact with QR codes on a daily basis. In fact the uses are so many that we may even take a while to notice that we are using them. Today QR codes are printed on business cards, product packaging, on event…

2 Dec 2020 15 min

World Aids day

The 1st of December marks world AIDS day which is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have succumbed to the disease. South Africa has been relentless in its mission to turn the HIV…

2 Dec 2020 20 min

Miss SA 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida

The 24th of October 2020 became a life changing moment for Shudufhadzo Musida, she was officially crowned Miss SA 2020 at the prestigious pageant held for the first time in the mother City of Cape Town.Born on the same day as Nelson Mandela the 18th of July 1996 at Ha…

2 Nov 2020 18 min

World Stroke week

The 28th of October to the 3rd of November marks world stroke week, as South Africans we are encouraged to commemorate the world stroke week by raising awareness about the symptoms of stroke and the importance of taking treatment for recovery. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa,…

2 Nov 2020 20 min