By Sonja Bezuidenhout In a year (2024) marked by exceptional achievements, Khayelitsha’s Nolungile Primary School has once again proved that dedication and excellence are at the heart of their educational mission. Guided by the motto “Khanya ukhanyise” – “Shine and be the light” – the school has proudly clinched a significant milestone: triumphing over 225 […]
Pictured above: Christopher “Rasta” Maseko Christopher “Rasta” Maseko, a 42-year-old safari guide from Mpatseni, a small village in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, tragically lost his left eye in an accident caused by a drunk driver in November 2024. For years, Christopher has shared his deep love for Kruger National Park with visitors, captivating them with his knowledge
03 AR GENERAL Memorial Fundraiser SM2 TEASER: Stepping Stone Hospice is hosting a memorial fundraiser to honour young Silvio Batista’s memory, who had a rare condition, to assist children like Silvio who desperately need care. H1: Help honour the memory of young Batista H2: Stepping Stone Hospice hosts Memorial Fund in honour of late young
KwaZulu Natal, 30 January 2025 – Education is the cornerstone of progress in any society, yet for many young South Africans, access to quality education remains a distant dream. Schools in peri-urban face a unique set of challenges: limited resources, outdated infrastructure, and the pervasive impact of social issues such as crime and poverty. Despite these
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TEARS Foundation, one of South Africa’s foremost anti-GBV organisations, now proudly launches the Soothing the Nation campaign — a deeply moving initiative designed to confront the country’s gender-based violence (GBV) crisis – by taking a step back and letting people know that there is in fact somewhere for them to turn… a place they can trust. The
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By Gerda Potgieter Independent schools generally have an impressive matric pass rate, but some stand out among the others. For example, two relatively unknown schools, Eduplex School in Pretoria and the Domino Servite School (DSS) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), have again achieved an impressive 100% matric pass rate for 2024, continuing their legacy of excellence. Among
By Gemma Thompson With the loss in recent years of great leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, many South Africans – and Africans – are lamenting the erosion of ethical leadership in our society. I believe the opposite: given my experiences with a cohort of bright young African leaders, I think our
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Skills Development Programme continues to Empower Youth with lasting impact February 2025, Western Cape, Swellendam More than a year after its launch, the Community Action Partnership (CAP) Skills Development Programme, initiated by Excelsior wind energy facility, continues to make a significant impact on the youth of Swellendam and Cape Agulhas. This long-term initiative addresses the
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By Yolanda du Toit Lidi de Waal’s art and poems are like Tweedle dee and Tweedle dum. She uses the two mediums to give life to her thoughts. This versatile artist has a few books under her belt and the latest is named Sonsoeker. She grew up on a farm between Fraserburg and Beaufort West-Wes
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From the left: Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer, CHOC CEO Hedley Lewis, St Bernard’s Hospice CEO Melissa Cox, St Francis Hospice CEO Carol Botha, and Asanda Fongqo, ISUZU MOTORS South Africa External Communications and Stakeholder Relations Co-ordinator Over 15 000 participants in the 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, presented by ISUZU MOTORS
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