Dr Nobuhle Mchunu's journey from poverty to success showcases how South Africa's 30 years of democracy and government support programmes like NSFAS and SASSA grants have empowered individuals to overcome challenges, achieve excellence, and uplift their communities.
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Three friends from Dobsonville have turned their entrepreneurial spirit into a thriving venture with the launch of Lifeway Imphatho Brands (LIB Foods), a 100% black-owned juice company that’s shaking up the beverage industry.
Job creation efforts of a North West-based primary cooperative recently received a major boost of over R300,000 in funding from the National Development Agency (NDA).The Taung-based Thota ya Tau Fish Harvest Primary Cooperative was established to create employment opportunities through fishery operations. The funding has helped the cooperative purchase a fishing boat, mobile cold-room trailer, and generator.
SPORTS, ARTS AND CULTURE
The festive season is the busiest period for South Africa’s tourism sector as most travelers prefer to travel in the months of December, as well as September and April.
Loyiso Manga’s passion and dedication to agriculture has resulted in the birth of Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Ubuntu EVOO), produced in the Western Cape.
Manga, 39, originates from Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, and has showcased the power of entrepreneurship in agriculture. He started his business in December 2019.
While there might be a difference of opinion on how to address the myriad of challenges facing South Africa, the Government of National Unity (GNU) agrees on the strategic task of fiscal consolidation.
Addressing the RMB-Sunday Times post-Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) dialogue, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said while working on the budget, there was a unity of purpose on fiscal consolidation.
Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development.
This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered South Africa’s country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia.
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates met for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit of 23 August 2023.
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The President underscored the collaborative efforts of various political leaders to address pressing community issues.