Every hero has a first pass. For Phophi Nematangari, hers came at a school sports day in Grade 1. What started as a simple introduction to netball would eventually take her further than she could ever have imagined, from local courts to provincial competition, from the Telkom Netball League to captaining South Africa on the world stage….
Ezimtoti Reporter MODELING is a dream for many young girls in South Africa. For 16-year-old Chrizmie Mostert, that dream has already become a reality.The talented model and young entrepreneur from Newcastle in KZN is making waves on the international stage after being crowned Teen Model World 2026 in Colombia. Despite being only 16 years old,…
KOPANO MONAHENGMany people in South Africa and around the world are struggling with gambling-related challenges. Every day, regardless of the weather, hundreds of people visit gambling outlets or place bets online in the hope of winning money. For some, gambling has become a way of life. For others, it has brought financial hardship and disappointment.Dikeledi…
By Sipho Mnyakeni Sipho is the founder and CEO of Academy of Business and Humanities Studies Fifty years ago, the students of Soweto demonstrated a truth that still defines South Africa today: young people have the power to shape the future.The events of 16 June 1976 remain one of the most significant chapters in our…
As the Temba Bavuma Foundation reaches its tenth anniversary, it has deepened its commitment to one of its founding pillars: giving boys and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds access to quality education. The Temba Bavuma Foundation has enjoyed a successful relationship with St David’s Marist Inanda and the St David’s Marist Foundation over a number of…
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will on 30 June this year launch the UJ Mancave Podcast, a platform created to provide a safe and empowering space for male students to engage in meaningful conversations around mental health, masculinity, personal growth, and student life.
The Masechaba Foundation of Hope continues its weekly feeding scheme for homeless people in Roodepoort, providing hot cooked meals every Wednesday and Sunday at various traffic intersections across the area. The initiative aims to support vulnerable individuals facing hunger and hardship by offering nutritious meals while promoting humanity, love, and kindness within the Roodepoort community….
Journalist THABO MOTLHABI wrote: Aware.org successfully hosted a Youth Day Roundtable Event in commemoration of Youth Month and in honour of the legacy of the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising. The event took place at the UJ Bunting Theatre on Thursday, 18 June. Fifty years after the historic Soweto Uprising, the event provided an opportunity…
THABO MOTLHABI Giving pupils medals for performing well in sport is more than just rewarding their achievements.This was evident when pupils from various primary schools around Kagiso 2, West Rand collected their sports medals during a June 16 event held at their school last week.EYETHU-YARONA, Nomfundo Zondo and Uthando Lwethu Foundations in partnership with Net99,…
THABO MOTLHABI THERE’S an abundance of talent in every township in South Africa. But lack of proper sporting infrastructure and development opportunities often causes many gifted young athletes to go unnoticed, with their potential going to waste. To help address this challenge EYETHU-YARONA Foundation has partnered with Nomfundo Zondo Foundation, Net99, Debonairs Pizza and Boxer. As…
