Rugby scoring in one minute
Tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals: what each is worth and why it matters.
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Preview This is an example of the Channels experience in the VAYA GO app, produced by Hello Brand Media Studio. In the app, each channel updates through RSS feeds; the stories here show what that will look like.
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Football podcast on Man United's defeat in Madrid and Arsenal's win over Lille
A new football podcast episode reviews Manchester United's loss at Atlético Madrid, Arsenal's victory over Lille and Coventry's 4-1 win against Newcastle.
ACCES music industry conference and showcases return to Johannesburg
The Music In Africa conference runs over four days with free conference sessions on 29 and 30 October and ticketed Industry Nights showcases across Johannesburg venues.
Khayelitsha Fashion Week showcases local labels' summer collections
Khayelitsha brands launch and show their summer collections at this community fashion event focused on youth creativity, sustainability and innovation. It starts at 1pm, with tickets from R80 to R350.
Miss South Africa 2026 finale crowns a new titleholder in Sandton
The Miss South Africa 2026 finale, themed The Mandate, takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre, with the red carpet opening at 16:00. Entry is for ages 18 and over.
Science Forum South Africa comes to Pretoria in December
The 2026 Science Forum South Africa is an open platform for debate on science and society, themed on turning research into impact. Students are among the listed participants and registration is open.
FAME Week Africa connects creative industries with buyers in Cape Town
This trade event links African film, TV, animation, music, fashion and digital content talent with international buyers, broadcasters and streamers, running daily from 9am to 5pm at CTICC 2.
AWIEF women entrepreneurs' forum returns to the CTICC in November
The 12th Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum conference and exhibition focuses on women founders gaining capital, markets and decision-making power. Adult tickets start at USD 150.
Region 5 Marathon: 21km, 10km and 5km races at the Union Buildings
The Region 5 Marathon in Pretoria offers 21.1km, 10km and 5km races plus an invitational mile for athletes with disabilities. Race numbers are collected on 30 and 31 October and there are no race-day entries.
Concert at the Market Theatre celebrates Sibongile Khumalo
Classics on Turf and the Market Theatre stage a tribute concert revisiting Sibongile Khumalo's jazz, opera and indigenous repertoire, with the Chamber Orchestra of Johannesburg conducted by Kutlwano Masote.
How paying privately for basic services squeezes household budgets
Economist Xhanti Payi discusses the middle class as an economic shock absorber, and how paying privately for transport, schooling or backup power cuts into money left for saving.
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The full feed is for members who have unlocked this channel: earn it, use your points, or get it from a brand.
Open in VAYA GOOne story per channel here; the full feeds are in the VAYA GO app. Stories are written by Hello Brand Media Studio.
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Follow channels to build your feed.
Tap Follow on any channel below. Your feed is kept on this device only.
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Sport, culture, learning and community. Follow the ones you like.
Tiered channels
Three ways to unlock a channel
Every channel opens one of three ways, and you choose: earn it, use your points, or get it from a brand.
Earn it
Climb the tiers and earn badges
Points from playing, check-ins and surveys move you from Bronze to Silver to Gold. Each tier, and badges like Quiz Whiz, opens more channels.
Use your points
Unlock a channel now
Can't wait for the next tier? Spend points to open the channel straight away. Your first month is included.
Get it from a brand
Win it as a reward
Brand partners give channels away as rewards and prizes: free for the month, no points needed.
Then keep it open: each channel needs a few points a month, and some close if you drop below their tier. Tiers, badges and points on these pages are examples.
Runs on Hello Brand OS
One system for brands, customers and consumers
Channels is part of Hello Brand OS: the same platform that runs campaigns, venue screens and rewards.
For brands
Sponsor a channel or place a banner in it.
Put your banner, a branded game or a reward in the channels your audience follows, and see every view, play and redemption in Hello Brand OS.
For venues and outlets
Venues and stores that host it.
Bars, taverns and liquor stores show channels on their screens and free Wi-Fi, and share in the brand advertising that runs there.
Host channels in my venue How it works for venues and outlets
For consumers
Follow, learn and win.
Follow the channels you like, learn something new, have your say and unlock rewards with points.
For brands
Brand banners, in the channel they fit
Every channel carries one brand banner, in the channel's own colour. Hello Brand holds each place for now: tap a banner to see a Hello Brand campaign that fits that channel.
Hello BrandYour brand in SA RugbyA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the DHL Stadium campaign Hello BrandYour brand in CricketA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Pick n Pay Connect campaign Hello BrandYour brand in FootballA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Coca-Cola campaign Hello BrandYour brand in MusicA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the L.I.F.E Fest campaign Hello BrandYour brand in FashionA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Woolworths campaign Hello BrandYour brand in Pop CultureA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Kulcha Kollektiv campaign Hello BrandYour brand in EducationA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the VUKA Group campaign Hello BrandYour brand in Business SkillsA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the PepsiCo campaign Hello BrandYour brand in EntrepreneurshipA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the PepsiCo Trade Connect campaign Hello BrandYour brand in Health & WellnessA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the SAMWUMED campaign Hello BrandYour brand in LifestyleA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Starbucks campaign Hello BrandYour brand in Life SkillsA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Choice Point campaign Hello BrandYour brand in General NewsA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the Tyger Valley campaign Hello BrandYour brand in Chat & DiscussionsA brand banner here clicks through to its campaign.See the OneCart campaign Ranked on real activity
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Trending is ranked on real activity, so it starts when Channels goes live. We never rank on made-up numbers.
Two-minute lessons
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Rugby scoring in one minute
Tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals: what each is worth and why it matters.
How a song gets onto streaming services
What independent artists do between finishing a track and release day.
A study timetable that actually works
Short sessions, regular breaks and a plan for the week.
Write a one-page marketing plan
Who you're for, what you say, where you say it and how you'll know it worked.
Test a business idea before you spend
Find out if people will pay, cheaply and quickly.
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Rugby scoring in one minute
Tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals: what each is worth and why it matters.
How a football league table is decided
Three points for a win, one for a draw, and then the tie-breakers.
Example sponsored challenge: the five-a-side skills test
How a brand partner's challenge will look in this channel. Not a live challenge.
Building a playlist that works for a Friday night
Start slow, build the middle, land the ending.
How a song gets onto streaming services
What independent artists do between finishing a track and release day.
Example: how an open call for artists will appear
A design example of an opportunity card. No open call is running.
Which local designer should more people know?
Share a name and what you love about their work.
What's the best series you've watched lately?
No spoilers. Tell us why you'd recommend it.
A study timetable that actually works
Short sessions, regular breaks and a plan for the week.
Example: how bursary listings will appear
A design example of an opportunity card. No bursary is listed yet.
Write a one-page marketing plan
Who you're for, what you say, where you say it and how you'll know it worked.
Test a business idea before you spend
Find out if people will pay, cheaply and quickly.
Example: how funding opportunities will appear
A design example of an opportunity card. No funding opportunity is listed yet.
How this channel will choose its news
Every story will link to the newsroom that published it.
Which channel are you most excited about?
Pick one. Your answer stays on this device.
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Picked from what you follow
Recommended for you
Recommendations start when you follow a channel.
We suggest channels next to the ones you follow, worked out on this device.
Community
Have your say
Polls and quizzes. Your answers stay on this device; live results come later.
Community
Discuss
Which local designer should more people know?
Share a name and what you love about their work.
What's the best series you've watched lately?
No spoilers. Tell us why you'd recommend it.
Open calls, bursaries and funding
Featured opportunities
These show how opportunities will appear. None is open yet.
Example sponsored challenge: the five-a-side skills test
How a brand partner's challenge will look in this channel. Not a live challenge.
Example: how an open call for artists will appear
A design example of an opportunity card. No open call is running.
Example: how bursary listings will appear
A design example of an opportunity card. No bursary is listed yet.
Example: how funding opportunities will appear
A design example of an opportunity card. No funding opportunity is listed yet.
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