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South Africa has been making strides on the World stage. From the Springboks, the National Rugby team, winning their 4th Rugby World Cup, to Trevor Noah winning an Emmy Award to Tyla (born Tyla Laura Seethal) being the youngest South African to win a Grammy Award. Vuk’uzenzele reflects on the decades our unique cultural music offering was rewarded at what is arguably the world’s premier awards for music.

Proteas Women star cricketer, Nonkululeko Mlaba, is urging aspirant sportspeople not to be afraid to pursue their passions, saying she is testament that it would one day pay off.

The fast bowler had these words of encouragement as she drove off with her prize for being recognised as KwaZulu-Natal’s 2023 Sport Woman of the Year. 

When inspiration planted hope to Kelebogile Madisa, the founder of Mminakgomo Events and Projects, who wanted to encourage the children at Sandfontein, Rustenburg in the North West to continue giving their all on their school work. 

When Kelebogile Madisa was retrenched from her job in 2018, she decided to start a free tutoring programme in Sandfontein, in Rustenburg, North West.

Preparing young people for the work environment and equipping them with skillsets to run businesses while they are still in school is proving to be beneficial to them and their communities. 

This is why more non-profit organisations such as Junior Achievement South Africa (JASA) are needed in the country to help fight against youth unemployment and poverty. 

Last week, the Minister of Finance presented a national budget that will help us to achieve more rapid and inclusive economic growth while supporting our developmental goals.

When Tshwanelo Ntshudisane's (30) communications business failed to take off six year ago, she shifted her focus to brewing gemere.

Also known as ginger beer concentrated syrup, her produce is today found at selected retailers that include Pick n Pay, Makro, Spar and OK Foods in Gauteng. 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues its concerted efforts to strengthen international relations and ensure safe and reliable water.

In an effort to build good new relations, Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the new Denmark Ambassador to South Africa, Elsebeth Sondergaard Krone and new Water and Research Counsellor, Tine Anbæk.

A 29-year-old young man from Cape Town considers himself fortunate after being awarded a government-funded bursary to pursue his studies. 

Lonwabo Mfubesi, who graduated with a BSc Degree in Construction Management from Nelson Mandela University, uses his expertise to serve his country as an employee of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).

The Bram Fischerville trio with a passion for food is making inroads with their fast-moving consumer goods start-up business, Lefelo Foods. 

The business, which was founded by Lesedi Tshabalala, Mbongeni Fakude and Tsholofelo Mongwenyane in 2022, produces Ama Shwam-
Shwam  puffs. Puffs are extruded corn snacks made with corn meal, and can be baked or fried

Introduced National Minimum Wage (NMW)This administration introduced a NMW for the first time in South Africa’s history, guaranteeing a minimum floor below which no worker may be paid.

Expanded social grants

Social grants for people most affected by COVID-19 were expanded, including the Special Social Relief of Distress Grant, which reached around 11 million unemployed people.