The Tea Merchant – a story of love, history and race, with the potential to be much more

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Set in 2002 in Bellville, Cape Town, The Tea Merchant introduces us to Luna Parks, a young nurse from the city who serendipitously befriends Amora Grootboom while ...

Mandisi Dyantyis and orchestra to jazz up Emperors Palace November

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Known for his unmatched vocal superiority, Dyantyis’ shows are always a sold-out affair, with revellers singing from the first note to the last

KZN woman failed by Department of Home Affairs, awaits passport for over a year

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Boikanyo who is a first-time applicant and married to a North West farmer based in Krugersdorp, has been left frustrated by the process as she has received no feedback ...

Young KZN innovator shines with cell tower backup project at Eskom Expo ISF

Lesego Makgatho|Published

John Hamilton, 12, from Khethani Christian School, represented the KZN Far North Region at the ISF, where he was awarded the HJ van der Bijl Award, which consisted ...

Wellness walk aims to fight cancer and bring awareness

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Cancer is a rising crisis for South Africa, as the World Health Organization said in February this year that an estimated 1. 1 million new cancer cases were being ...

Thando Thabethe on winning at the Saftas

Lesego Makgatho|Published

No stranger to television and film, Thando has held stellar roles on shows such as Reyka, Generations, My Perfect Family, Blood Psalms and many others

Cultivating belonging in diverse contexts

Lesego Makgatho|Published

The book explores how we can find belonging through our relationships in community, our place in nature, our sense of shared ownership over social outcomes, and ...

The rise of women buying property

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Johannesburg-based Business Analyst and Property Investor Silindile Leseyane said ...

Addressing mental health stigma in SA

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Mental disorders comprise a broad range of problems, with different symptoms, however, they are generally characterised by some combination of abnormal thoughts, ...

Empowering South African creators through #LevelUpAfrica

Lesego Makgatho|Published

By participating in this programme, creators have grown their personal brands and unlocked doors to exciting collaborations and partnerships, significantly contributing ...

Academy takes rare skills to marginalised communities in Limpopo

Lesego Makgatho|Published

AS we celebrate youth month, young people in the country continue to feel the effects of unemployment, while many fail to compete in the labour market because they ...

South Africa's school drop-out rate remains a serious concern

Lesego Makgatho|Published

There is an alarming number of 110 381 learners, the department is uncertain whether they moved to other provinces or countries or left the education system altogether ...

Soweto school ‘let down’ by Gauteng Education Department

Lesego Makgatho|Published

The School Governing Body (SGB) and parents shut down the school, affecting teaching and learning, citing their dissatisfaction with the “appalling conditions” of ...

Missing middle students get assistance with 2023 registration fees

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Each year when universities begin new academic calendars, the issue of student funding dominates the national debate as more challenges arise

More reads to look out for

Lesego Makgatho|Published

A look at some of the books that might be worth your time and energy.

‘Manifesto: A new vision for South Africa’: brutal truths and plans for renewal

Lesego Makgatho|Published

“Manifesto” asserts that for millions of South Africans, the promise of democracy, a promise our Constitution attempts to set out in its preamble, will not be realised ...

Container school overflowing with pupils

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Needs at least 12 more mobile containers

A Marriage Built on Lies: A glimpse of the behind-the-scenes reality of one couple

Lesego Makgatho|Published

She experienced abuse and was depressed. Some of these lies included her husband telling her he didn’t have any children from a previous relationship when in fact ...

Pros and cons of TVET colleges and universities

Lesego Makgatho|Published

Kananelo Mofokeng from the Free State said she has completed her N1 and N2 National Certificates in Mechanical Engineering at Itemoheleng TVET College at Phuthaditjhaba. ...

Inside the mind of the insane

Lesego Makgatho|Published

If you’re looking for a book that tackles mental health in a way that isn’t presented as a self-help offering, then Sanity Prevail may just be the read for you. ...

Helping kids find their place under the sun

Lesego Makgatho|Published

lesego. makgatho@inl. co. zaTeaching children the importance of diversity and uniqueness is something that needs to be done constantly, not only at school, but at ...

Life stories come alive on screen

Lesego Makgatho|Published

lesego. makgatho@inl. co. zaSTORYTELLING is an essential part of society. It magnifies the issues faced by the people on the ground and in their communities. Bertha ...

Fledgling North West commercial radio station spreads its wings

Lesego Makgatho|Published

If there’s a radio station that ought to remind you of the massive growth of the airwaves in South Africa, it’s got to be YOU FM.

Career guidance gives learners much-needed leg-up

Lesego Makgatho|Published

lesego. makgatho@inl. co. zaLEARNERS at Thuto Lefa Secondary School in Lawley, south of Lenasia, were this week given advice by various professionals on career paths ...

Rugby strongman makes waves in business circles

Lesego Makgatho|Published

lesego. makgatho@inl. co. zaAn outdoor tools manufacturer with a large footprint in Africa has teamed up with a popular local personality as its first-ever African ...

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