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A newly launched compact mill will not only make it much cheaper to grind maize into flour but is also expected to create jobs.

Businesses owned by young people are set to benefi from the Industrial Development Corporation’s (IDC) Gro-E Scheme.

The scheme offers financial support to start-up businesses with the main aim of contributing towards sustainable job creation.
Launched in 2011, the scheme has to date approved R3.5 billion to 114 companies and is expected to create 23 800 jobs.

Successful herb farming requires careful planning, close attention to detail, patience and the necessary skills to grow crisp and fresh herbs that consumers will grab from grocery shop fridges.

As a child, Constable Kulani Shikhati dreamt of becoming a police officer.

When Kabelo Sebake bought a second-hand car, he thought the days of standing in long queues waiting for public transport were over.

Limpopo farmer Victor Matjuda was introduced to the rearing of Nguni cattle only a few years ago but he is already reaping the rewards of getting involved with an “awesome breed”.

After completing matric in 2004, Donald Sekwati was determined to prove that a young person could make a living out of farming.

In South Africa thousands of children are abandoned, abused and orphaned every day.

More than 10 million breakfast meals have been served to needy learners across the country in the past two years, fi their stomachs so they can concentrate on their lessons.

South Africans can expect less salt in their food as part of government’s drive to encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles.

New regulations will mean that salt-loving South Africans will have to settle for less salt in some food products in the years to come.