Philipstown’s youth drive their own future in new documentary. In the heart of South Africa’s Karoo region, a vibrant tradition of ingenuity and resilience is driving a struggling town towards a new future. The story of Philipstown and its unique draadkar (wire car) racing culture is now being shared on a global stage in the new feature documentary, The Philipstown […]
By: Thabo Motlhabi On Friday, 03 September 2025, Philani Community Development Centre hosted an inspiring Awards Ceremony for its graduates in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Social Development. The event took place at Zuurbekom Community Hall, drawing a large crowd of proud parents and community members to celebrate the achievements of the youth who
Capitec CEO Gerrit Fourie argues SA’s jobless rate is as low as 10% and not 32,9% as stated by Stats SA – is he right? Dineo Faku of the ST reports that many don’t think so. Stats SA argues their quarterly labour force survey includes the self-employed. Peter Bruce warns that ‘you ignore the gut
Nedbank Chief Executive Jason Quinn has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment by continuing its support of the Youth Employment Service (YES), the largest private sector-funded jobs programme on the continent. The YES Programme is an important part of Nedbank’s commitment to inclusive growth, as it creates real pathways into the economy for
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By Tholakele Mbonani In a landmark gathering held in Pretoria on 2 June, King Bongwe II, born Nkosinathi Eugene Mahlangu, sovereign of the Southern Ndebele nation, delivered a compelling address to a council of traditional leaders, including King Sgwelele and other unrecognised royals from across South Africa. The meeting marked the official launch of Calakabusha,
Young talent is plentiful in South Africa but when talent, opportunity and creative vision collide, young artists emerge who set the benchmark for their contemporaries and change the narrative of South African culture. As we celebrate Youth Month in 2025, the National Arts Festival will celebrate the Standard Bank Young Artists – a unique and
BL Premium reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to convene a national convention, scheduled for 15 August, which will lay the groundwork for a national dialogue aimed at forming a new social compact. The national dialogue is expected to be modelled on the Codesa talks held as apartheid came to an end. It
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WE HAVE A CRISIS Children without food in classrooms without teachers at schools without water or power: What did provincial education departments do with all the money? Where are the teachers? And where did all the money go?! It is the middle of the school year and yet more than 29 000 school educator posts
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By Tshidiso Masopha Pepsi’s Big Up campaign is all about giving props where they’re due — to the real MVPs of the kasi: the side-hustlers, dream-chasers, and self-made legends who somehow make magic with a budget that would barely cover Wi-Fi. To turn up the volume, Pepsi called in the big guns: Oskido, one of
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