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Hilda Mphelane (25) of Vlakfontein in Mpumalanga has embarked on an inspiring journey driven by her passion for craftsmanship.

She is the founder and owner of H and M Furniture, established in 2022. 

The business offers a range of customised products such as headboards, pedestals, television stands, and bedroom couches.

Lunathi Zake (27) is an example of what it means to have a goal of being self-sufficient especially after struggling to find a job.

Originally from the Eastern Cape, Zake saw a gap in the market for chickens in her village. 

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The town of Hanover in the Northern Cape is dubbed the ‘middle’ of South Africa. It sits halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town; between Cape Town and Durban, and between Upington and Port Elizabeth. 

Hanover falls under the Emthanjeni Municipality.

Besides its interesting geographic location, it is home to Olive Schreiner, the acclaimed late author of The Story of an African Farm, who championed women’s rights and was an anti-racist. The trailblazing Schreiner lived between 1855 and 1920.  

The Constitutional Court held a special sitting on Wednesday last week to pay tribute to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on the occasion of his retirement from the court. It was a fitting end to a distinguished legal career and a worthy celebration of a jurist who has upheld and championed our democratic constitutional order.

Efficient and strong municipalities are key to ensuring that South Africa’s economy grows and jobs are created.

This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who recently addressed the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo at Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The Presidential Imbizo is a platform for communities to interact with government leaders on service delivery issues.

Preserving the legacy of black commercial farmers is crucial to honouring South Africa’s heritage as part of celebrating 30 years of freedom. 

Vuk’uzenzele recently joined food-producing company Tiger Brands Heritage Tour in Musina in Limpopo. Themed, ‘The Tomato Journey From Seedling to Plate’. The tour involved a visit to the Dr NJ Nesane Farm. 

The farm is named after its late founder, Dr Ntuseni Jameson Nesane, who established the farm more than 50 years ago. 

MaRocks Laundry Services, located at Tshing in Ventersdorp, North West was established by four young graduates who were faced with the plight of unemployment.

One of the Managing Directors, Tsholofelo Moeng,  said they refused to allow unemployment to discourage them. 
In 2021, they organised themselves and started the laundry services.

After battling with a health condition for years while working in a high-pressure job, Athule Siyongwana would often run a bath with candlelight to unwind after a long day.

And when the work-life balance became unattainable, the 32-year-old resigned from her job in 2023 at a construction company to launch Kwakhanya.