Category Archives: Education

Beyond Technology: The Unexpected Opportunities I Discovered at the 2026 Singularity Summit South Africa By Guest Writer Siraaj Cassiem

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This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the Singularity Summit South Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, representing my wife, Mishkah Roman-Cassiem, and her online publication, Mzansi Life & Style.


Now in its eighth edition in South Africa, the Summit has established itself as an important gathering for people interested in exponential technologies, innovation and the future of business. The 2026 event brought together more than 40 speakers from around the world, attracting business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, technology specialists and innovators who are exploring how emerging technologies will shape the way we live and work.


My initial reason for attending was to explore the exhibition area and discover exciting new technologies that might appeal to the everyday Mzansi Life & Style reader. I was particularly interested in seeing what new innovations were available and finding interesting stories that we could share with our audience.


However, what I discovered was something quite different from what I had expected.

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Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme of over 40 global speakers

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As artificial intelligence and exponential technologies are quietly reshaping industries, business models and the global economy, organisations face a growing challenge: deciding where the real opportunities lie and how quickly to act on them.


These questions will be at the heart of Singularity Summit South Africa 2026, which has unveiled its full programme, ahead of the Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October.

Presented in collaboration with Old Mutual, event sponsors Google Cloud and Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and metaverse partner UBU, this year’s Summit will bring together over 40 speakers from around the world to examine the technologies, ideas and shifts influencing the future of business and society.

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Never Stop Playing: Why 30 Minutes with LEGO® Can Spark a Lifetime of Creativity

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Sometimes, the best adventures don’t require a screen or a power button. They begin with a box of LEGO® bricks, a little imagination, and just 30 minutes of uninterrupted play.


The vibrant LEGO® “Never Stop Playing” box is a reminder that creativity has no age limit. Whether you’re building solo, enjoying family time, or challenging friends, every brick becomes the start of a new story.

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GRYND 2026

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Back for its fourth year, the ultimate content creator convention, GRYND continues to redefine the creator economy in SA. Presented by Y, the country’s iconic youth brand, the convention brings together the brightest minds, boldest brands and most influential content creators under one roof.

This is where professional creatives and creators alike gather at ATLAS Studios to learn, connect, collaborate and grow – turning passion into opportunity and influence into impact. From the nano creator just starting out to the mega influencer shaping culture, GRYND 2026 is where the future of content creation comes to life.

GRYND 2026 is all about unlocking the future, where leading voices within each content tier will focus on enhancing creators’ practical application of the latest digital tools, technologies, trends, and opportunities shaping the creator economy. Complementing these discussions, selected keynote sessions will feature live demonstrations and hands-on experiences, bringing innovation to life and ensuring a highly engaging, future-focused convention experience.

The GRYND 2026 speaker lineup features Y’s own Wasabi alongside Sushi who will cover ‘Collaborative Branding’, while Popi Sibiya will discuss ‘Subscription Monetisation’ and Sine Madondo will tackle ‘Characterisation’. The legacy keynotes will be given by renowned storytellers Grace Mondlana and Sinethemba Madondo, with the Grynd live segment led by “Because We Said So” podcast duo ZeeXOnline and Landzy Gama.


In addition, Grynd 2026 has curated an interactive exhibition space that prompts event goers to collaborate with each other and other taste makers. Each of the taste makers will host a-first-of-its-kind content set, giving attendees the opportunity to meet up and create content during the lunch break. These include:  Food Set – Dali Danger | Fitness Set – Libo Njomba | Stream Set – Sonwabile | Beauty Set – Phaello Tshabalala | Dance Set – Peanuts.

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Skin Certified SA Launches In South Africa

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The Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA), supported by Neutrogena, has launched Skin Certified SA – the country’s first science-backed, dermatologist-governed certification standard for skincare creators and brands.


At a landmark event hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha at Level Three, Kramerville, Nomzamo
Mbatha, Neutrogena’s brand ambassador became the first-ever Skin Certified creator, having completed an online course via the new Skin Certified microsite.

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