Awareness campaign to educate SA on drug addiction

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The campaign aims to raise awareness about the major challenges brought about by illicit drugs and what drugs represent to society, especially for the youth.

Entrepreneur, author Keith Vilani sets sights on becoming one of SA’s most influential people

Nonhlanhla Ndlovu|Published

In five years he published three books – Spirit Filling & How Your Spirit is Filled, first and second editions; Living a Life of Purpose; and the poetry offering, ...

Pupils at Matseke Primary School in Atteridgeville inspired to look at bright future in robotics

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The event was the brainchild of the Dr Gwen Ramokgopa Foundation, attended by the National Youth Development Agency, Department of Education and Unilever.

100-year-old Fastania Mashigo says secret to longevity is working hard, maintaining healthy diet

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Even though she is old, Mashigo said she still enjoyed keeping her brain active by reading church books and going to church and interacting with others.

Blue Bulls rugby player held after TUT student Ntokozo Xaba found with multiple stab wounds

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A friend, who asked not to be named because she was not authorised to speak by the family, has shed light on what transpired during Xaba’s final hours.

Boikie Monareng attempts another record cycling from Egypt to Cape Town

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Born and bred in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, he has won 3 890 medals in cycling, running and swimming.

DJ Patlama, DJ Bullet help upcoming musicians to shine

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They are passionate about changing the music industry to accommodate and promote less privileged artists who have potential.

Doctor charged for calling those who administered Covid-19 vaccines murderers

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The South African Medical Association has laid charges against Dr Petrus Bekker, an author and medical practitioner who operates from Wesmed Medical Centre in Pretoria ...

Primary school in Sunnyside gets visit from EU commissioner Jutta Urpilainen

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Her visit was part of the 15th South Africa-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue, with particular focus on teacher education and professional development.

Residents in part of Mamelodi east without water supply for 13 months

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They said they had reported the issue to the City of Tshwane repeatedly, but in vain, and they have had to rely on water supplied by two metro trucks.

Head girl and head boy terms discriminate against pupils who do not identify as male or female, says foundation

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The Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa wants the concepts abolished to accommodate learners not attached to any specific gender, and transgender ...

From Covid-19 to load shedding class of 2022 defied the odds

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The group also had to transition to online classes during the pandemic, but this, however, did not stand in the way of them working hard and obtaining good marks. ...

Black Money making strides in hip hop industry and science

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Born and raised in Soshanguve, the 19-year-old Lesego Thierry Kutumela wants his music to speak to everyone, but mostly people around his age.

Student Mabutho Jenamo, 18, mugged, killed in Mamelodi

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As he and his friends were on their way home from orientation day at Reneilwe Community Learning Centre, they were attacked by a group of men, who took his phone ...

Parents, caregivers encouraged to make sure children are vaccinated against measles

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases yesterday said 382 cases were recorded across the country, of which 125 were in the North West, 145 in Limpopo, ...

Parents struggling to cope after burying twins killed by speeding BMW in Salvokop

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The twins’ mother, Elelwani Khomola, said it was very painful to bury her children, especially with them being so young and inocent and she still suffered from anxiety ...

Non-profit organisation Homeless Solutions eases problems of homelessness in Pretoria

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Administrator Sechaba Potse said the main purpose was to see men and women on the streets economically active for good, stressing that they strictly took in persons ...

Mamelodi Sundowns players, officials reach out to needy pupils at Motlhake Primary School

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Mamelodi Sundowns previously said it seeks to inspire young people in all ways possible and encourages them to learn from the club’s motto: The sky is the limit. ...

Fury over ‘racial access’ practice at Laerskool Danie Malan in Pretoria North

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A probe is ongoing after parents and members of the EFF expressed their frustration, demanding admission for their children and saying that the school turned black ...

EFF pushes back-to-school campaign dubbed #Sizofunda Ngenkani

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The party remains steadfast in its call for the abolition of the tender system after hundreds of learners in Gauteng were left stranded with no transportation on ...

Non-profit organisation Thusa ngwanageno helps cover books for pupils

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The organisation emphasised that its main purpose is to assist graduates who have outstanding fees; to help others with registration fees; and to assist high school ...

Parents flock to Department of Education offices after children remain unplaced in schools

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Parents said they were treated like children and were not taken seriously by the department, so they have vowed not to leave until they get answers.

Parents have to dig deep into pockets as pupils go back to school

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Sharon Magagula, a mother of four, said she started buying stationery last year because she knew if she waited to buy it all at once, she was not going to be able ...

Disability no stumbling block for inspiring dog bed, blanket entrepreneur

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Norman Chirumiko said as someone living with a disability, it was difficult to get a job, especially if you did not have a qualification.

Midnight fire on Christmas Day leaves 80-year-old pensioner distraught

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Paulina Sithole from Hammanskraal said at about midnight her grandson was out with friends while she was sleeping when she heard loud banging sounds from the kitchen. ...

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