By THABO MOTLHABI Kagiso 2 residents have sent a strong message to perpetrators of gender-based violence. The community members gathered at Sonap Taxi Rank on 18 September, for a candlelight vigil calling for unity and action against the killing and abuse of women and children. The vigil was hosted by Katlego Motlamello, founder of Living…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) joins the nation in mourning the victims of femicide and the recent spate of violent killings. The PSL extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who have lost their lives during this difficult and painful time. The League is deeply saddened by the violent…
By LERATO PHOSISI n a room filled with tears, testimony and triumph, brokenness met healing. What was birthed in pain has risen as a sanctuary of hope for women who had lost their way. The Kingdom of Makoti Foundation was officially launched on 5 September 2026 at God’s Plan Ministries, Magson Manor. Founded by Connie…
Gauteng recorded the highest participation in Vodacom South Africa’s Turn Your E-Waste into Rewards Challenge, demonstrating that South Africans are willing to embrace responsible e-waste recycling when it is made simple, convenient and rewarding. Delivered in partnership with Circular Energy NPC, the challenge collected more than 2 270 kilograms of electronic waste through 114 home…
By THABO MOTLHABI For many believers, faith is not just about attending church every Sunday—it is about finding strength, hope and purpose. This was the spirit that filled Kagiso over the weekend as the United Pentecostal Church gathered to celebrate God’s faithfulness. The United Pentecostal Church, founded by Professor and Archbishop Bafana Tshegameno and his…
By THABO MOTLHABI Soweto man turns his home into a morning lifeline for hungry schoolchildren. You don’t have to be rich to change a child’s life. You just need a willing heart, a bowl of cereal and the courage to do something when others are only talking. Every morning, before the school bells ring across…
The Honourable Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Bonginkosi Nzimande, today, identified the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a strategic platform for driving South Africa’s next phase of innovation-led industrialisation, signalling a new era of collaboration between government, industry, research institutions and academia. Speaking during the strategic engagement at the Coega Development Corporation…
By THABO MOTLHABI ANGRY parents and community members have embarked on a four-day protest over the deteriorating infrastructure at Khulanolwazi Primary School in Braamfischerville, Soweto. The protests began on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, when frustrated parents and community members gathered at the school to voice their anger over what they described as years of neglect…
The 2025 FNB Art Prize winner, Thato Toeba, will open their solo exhibition to the public at the Johannesburg Art Gallery on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 13:00. Now in its 15th iteration, the FNB Art Prize has become an important platform for recognising and supporting significant contemporary practices from across the African continent. Its…
African National Congress (ANC) First Deputy Secretary-General and former Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane has called on African journalists, media executives and communication professionals to confront misinformation, declining public trust and technological disruption while ensuring that communication remains anchored in humanity, democracy and Africa’s development. Mokonyane, who served as South Africa’s Minister of Communications in…
