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South Africans make a difference on Mandela Day
From food distribution, tree planting, career guidance, offering sanitary pads, a jazz masterclass, to awarding scholarships, South Africans yesterday marked Nelson Mandela International Day – generous in heeding the global call of making a difference during their 67 minutes of kindness to disadvantaged communities. Organs of civil society, corporates, individuals and jazz artists, were among…
Fibre, cheaper data and Weaver birds: Ramaphosa promises innovation
There may be some good news for South Africans who have been pleading for fibre rollout and cheaper data prices in the country, as President Cyril Ramaphosa promised. During his Opening of Parliament address at Cape Town’s City Hall on Thursday night, Ramaphosa briefly mentioned advancing South Africa further into technology and the fourth industrial…
Apply for Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2024/25
The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is designed to promote academic excellence and shape the next generation of African talent and African leaders. Closing date: 30 September 2024Location: South Africa JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL FOR QUICK UPDATES Introduction The Standard Bank Group bursary considers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the fields of Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science…
ANC bid to oust Cilliers Brink, residents weigh in
The Tshwane ANC intends tabling a motion of no confidence against the DA mayor, Cilliers Brink, following what it describes as the deterioration of the state of the city, according to a statement. Despite the four-month municipal strike, backlogs and other challenges in the city, residents seemed happy overall with Brink’s attempt to turn around…
Seriti’s green shift: First black-owned wind farm launched
Their main business is coal, but for Seriti mining company, the future is green and it is investing heavily in renewable energy projects. During the unveiling of Seriti Green’s first majority black-owned wind farm in Mpumalanga, chair and group CEO of Seriti Resources, Mike Teke, said they were “positioned as an energy business”. “We cannot…
New mayor for Bojanala municipality
Bojanala ANC in North West demonstrated its power when member Suzan Nthangeni was elected mayor of Bojanala district municipality in a highly contested all-women race. Nthangeni beat ANC provincial executive committee member and former Bojanala acting mayor Victoria Makhaula, ANC Veterans’ League member Tshidi Mangwathe and South African National Civics Organisation regional executive member Winnie…
Free State farmers, cops join up to fight livestock theft
Free State MEC for community safety, roads and transport Jabu Mbalula has welcomed suggestions from the department of agriculture on advancing rural safety, bridging legislative gaps, strengthening border road infrastructure and combating stock theft using private investigators. Free State Agriculture (FSA), a voluntary membership organisation for commercial farmers in the province, has a traceability system…
Daily news update: Cyril opens parliament | Mpox case at school? | Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala laid to rest
In today’s news, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke of forming a ‘cooperation nation’ at the opening of parliament, the Gauteng Department of Education retracted its statement that had confirmed an Mpox (Monkeypox) case at a school, and the repo rate has remained unchanged at 8.25%. Also, renovations to the Mandela House in Houghton are still on…
Mpumalanga health MEC brings back spirit of Ubuntu on Mandela Day
Mpumalanga health MEC Sasekani Manzini spent her Nelson Mandela International Day interacting with patients and the elderly around Delmas and surrounding areas. Manzini said her department had more than 100 activities across the province. She said the day deserves to be celebrated as it brings people together and reminds everyone that as much as they…
Military veterans need more support
Dear Minister Motshekga, I am writing to extend to you a heartfelt welcome to your new role as the minister of defence and military veterans. Your recent acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by military veterans, some of whom paid the ultimate price in service to our nation, is truly commendable. As you assume this crucial…