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Heritage Month

There is an old Setswana proverb that says “matlo go shwa mabapi”, which literally means when one house burns, the next house will also burn.

Government has pledged more support for township economies.

Learning that you are pregnant is often the most exciting yet life-changing experience in a woman’s life. This can also be a daunting and confusing experience for most women and may raise concern about the possible loss of a regular income.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) recently honoured the country’s best female farmers.

Venecia Janse’s love and passion for farming started at a young age. As a teenager she worked at different farms as a general worker and as the years went by she rose up the ranks to become a supervisor and ultimately a farm owner.

Bursaries and Financial Assistance for Study Purposes - 2017

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements will provide a limited number of bursaries/ financial assistance to students residing in the Gauteng Province and who wish to study at a recognized/ accredited learning institution within South Africa for the academic year 2017.

When Bhekuyise Ngema got a job in a seafood store, he developed a love for fish that motivated him to start his own business. Ngema (51) is the owner of Sofoco Fish Farm based in Mandeni, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

From an early age Ntshepeng Mofokeng (34) always wanted to be the owner of a business. After completing matric she considered a career in music and tried her luck in the retail and banking industries but the urge to become a businesswoman remained.

Residents of Ncera village outside of East London are benefiting from a macadamia farm project recently launched in the area.

Macadamia are edible nuts.

Indibano Projects, an initiative that aims to empower women and youth in rural Eastern Cape, is spearheading the expansion of macadamia plantations.

The expansion is being implemented at the AmaJingqi traditional locality in Willowvale, under Chief Dumalisile.