Editor

In a significant step towards boosting agricultural productivity and promoting youth empowerment, the Eastern Cape government has officially handed over six tractors to emerging young farmers.

In the heart of Ga-Marishane village in Limpopo, a remarkable transformation is taking place as Keitsile General Trading CC expands its mission of creativity, culture and empowerment. 

Born and raised in the Cape Winelands town of Paarl, Nathaly September discovered her passion for sport at Groenheuwel Primary.

In a powerful fusion of compassion,  technology and entrepreneurship, Tumisho Thobejane, a postgraduate student at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), is changing the way food waste and hunger are addressed in South Africa.

In March 2024, a humble walk through the fields of Pienaar, near Mbombela, sparked a business idea that would change Busisiwe Nkambule’s life. At the time, she had been unemployed for two years after resigning from her previous job due to mental and physical burnout.

Sinethemba Ncede (35) is transforming the township trade sector in South Africa by connecting spaza shop owners with customers, suppliers and partners through his technology platform, Jinjer.

In today’s digital world, children are spending more time online than ever—chatting with friends, doing schoolwork, and exploring new content. But with this freedom come real risks. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, has called on parents and guardians to actively monitor their children’s online activities and have open conversations about the dangers of harmful and prohibited content.

TingTang Tea is more than just a tea brand — it’s a celebration of tradition, healing, and entrepreneurship. Proudly South African, this wellness-focused start-up offers a range of 100% natural, ethically and locally sourced herbal teas designed to refresh, detox and nourish the body.

AUGUST letter

Dear Vuk’uzenzele,

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has urged livestock owners to take immediate action to limit the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by following strict biosecurity measures.