The Scope

12/05/2026

I regret buying my apartment!

Financial Journalist Ray Mahlaka explores the complicated truth about home ownership. Featuring Lerato Mannya, a social media professional, travel entrepreneur, and blogger who bought her first property at 24, and Nazreen Deedat Loot, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Legal Adviser for Financial Planning at Old Mutual.

24/02/2022

The first episode of The Close-Up features inventive rapper, writer, storyteller, and all-round entertainer iFani. He shares his unconventional journey from growing up New Brighton in Gqeberha to becoming an award-winning rapper and television host. iFani first broke through the scene with his chart...

23/02/2022

Watch inventive rapper, writer, storyteller, and all-round entertainer iFani on The Close-Up. He shares his unconventional journey from New Brighton (Blawa) in Gqeberha to becoming an award-winning rapper and television host.

EP 1 of The Close-Up features inventive rapper, writer, storyteller, and all-round entertainer iFani. He shares his unconventional journey from New Brighton ...

27/09/2020

Boutique creative agency SOON has announced that, in celebration of Heritage Day, it has designed a set of playful Instagram filters inspired by the...

22/09/2020

Social media is a great way to engage with communities. Plugging into how people use these mediums allows us to create content that not only amplifies but also validates our beauty as a people and culture

Boutique creative agency SOON has announced that, in celebration of Heritage Day, it has designed a set of playful Instagram filters inspired by the rich cultural traditions of the South African people. Celebrated on 24th September, Heritage Day is an annual celebration to mark South Africa`s divers...

23/07/2020

Inspired by Marvel, Nelson Makamo speaks to how his mother's early support nurtured his talent and a life in the arts

In an interview with 5FM’s Smash Afrika, world renowned artist Nelson Makamo shared his thoughts on black culture, decolonisation, education and his upbringing in...

14/07/2020

After yet another 'check-in'...

13/07/2020

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