Editor
Violence against women is a national disaster that demands national action
As South Africa and the world observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December, it is a shame that our country has the dubious distinction of having one of the world’s highest levels of violence against women and girls.
According to the National GBV Study 2022 conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), more than 35% of South African women aged 18 and older have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. In the majority of these cases the perpetrator was an intimate partner.
Marabi Returns: A celebration of South Africa’s musical heritage
South Africa’s
celebrated musical theatre classic, Marabi, is back, promising audiences a rich and stirring theatrical experience.
Bursary opportunities open for aspiring artists
The National
Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) have opened applications for their 2025 and 2026 bursary programmes, offering significant support to students pursuing advanced studies in the arts and heritag
From jobless to agripreneur
When 34-year-old
Patience Makgai from Ga-Mphahlele in Limpopo graduated with a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the Vaal University of Technology in 2013, she had high hopes for a career in the industrial sector.
Meet the seeds for life cooperative
When Tanya Van Staden
lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic, she turned to her passion for subsistence farming and began growing vegetables to sell to friends and family.
Tech entrepreneur creates 15 jobs
Muhle Ndwalane’s love
for all things technology has not only helped build Asante Solutions, but has also enabled him to create 15 jobs.
Shelters key to rebuilding survivors’ lives
Groundbreaking research by
professional nurse and forensic medical expert, Dr Annah Mabunda set the tone for the 2025 National Shelter Indaba, highlig
The rise of KChesley cosmetics
Nestled in Mandawe, Scottburgh,
KChesley Cosmetics is a shining example of how passion, resilience, and innovation can create new opportunities.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letter
Good day Vuk’uzenzele
May I humbly request more information for a person who wishes to rewrite their matric in 2026.
Kind regards
Kitsi