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WhatsApp is more than a way to keep in touch with people – it can help start-up businesses flourish.

The free-to-download and -use WhatsApp Business app can be used by entrepreneurs and small business owners to engage their customers, boost sales and grow their business.

A recently held online masterclass unpacked the many opportunities presented by this app in a user-friendly way.

Social media’s popularity is soaring, with a growing number of users taking to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to share images of their everyday lives.

People don’t only post images of themselves, however, but also of their children. Social media is filled with videos and pictures of charming children with sparkling personalities doing or saying something entertaining.

If you suspect that your child is missing, the first thing to do is to open a missing person’s case at a police station near you.

According to Bianca Aswegen, the National Coordinator at Missing Children South Africa  (MCSA), there is no waiting period to report a missing person in South Africa.

“The first 24 hours are crucial because the chances of finding them are higher,” says Aswegen.

Hazel Meissenheimer (60) is one of the healthcare workers from the National Department of Health working tirelessly to curb the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic by vaccinating as many people as possible.

A 20-year teaching veteran has been praised for her innovative thinking and determination to ensure learning took place at her school during the lockdown.

From the Union Buildings

If a nation’s character can be judged by how it treats women and children, then we are falling desperately short. 

Students and youth from disadvantaged and working-class backgrounds are encouraged to apply for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Nkululeko Ralo Primary School is a good example of how positive results can be achieved when communities and government work together.

As many people spend more money than they can afford to pay back over the festive season, the Credit Ombud has provided some credit advice to help individuals make better financial decisions.