In this final instalment of a three part series looking into the burning issue of hunger in schools Mokgadi Mogy Mashako tells the story of…
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The staggering cost of hunger among learners
In this second instalment of a three part series Mokgadi Mogy Mashako looks at the staggering cost of hunger among learners When 19-year-old *Nkosinathi Gumede,…
Too hungry to learn
In this first instalment of a three part series Mokgadi Mogy Mashako explores the challenges faced by poor learners who are forced to study on…
Echoes of Mapungubwe – reimagining an epic civilisation
The SA National Parks recently hosted the annual Mapungubwe Lecture series at the Mapungubwe National Park in Limpopo. Celebrated artist and cultural activist Azah Mphago…
Security guard unions want Ramaphosa to unleash SIU on rogue companies
“We shall not rest until non-compliance in the industry is eradicated. We are fed up with this situation. As progressive trade unions, we will never apologise for asserting workers’ constitutional rights and demanding a better life for our members. This includes quality healthcare, provident funds, a minimum wage, overtime pay, and allowances as stipulated by law and the MCA.”
Zama-zama bullets ‘do not choose who they hit’
As the first light creeps over Gauteng’s gold belt, police and security officers conduct a sweep around the perimeter of a long-abandoned shaft. Just metres…
AmaMpondomise Princess walking firmly into the future
AmaMpondomise Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam carries the weight of history on her shoulders, yet she walks firmly into the future. Born into the Mpondomise Kingdom…
Hunger declines globally, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report
An estimated 8.2 percent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5 percent in 2023 and 8.7…
Sacred rites observed with honour as koma season ends in celebration
As dawn broke on 19 July communities around Limpopo’s rural villages burst into the streets in song and dance – to welcome more than 25,000…
Film and tourism – a pair of overlooked growth drivers
"This is an exciting time in terms of access to creative works. Top filmmakers in Africa are creating world-class films. There used to be fewer of those, but their numbers are growing now."









