Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning good money. But after he graduated, the 29-year-old struggled to…
Posts published in Feb 2021
Desire to break poverty cycle inspires rural matrics
Lucas Ledwaba ON the day the country’s matric results were released Tebatso Ledwaba and his family did not even have money to buy a newspaper…
Collapsed rural agri projects set for revival
IN another time rural agricultural schemes thrived in far flung areas of Limpopo – creating jobs to thousands of people who would otherwise have had…
Born frees face another long wait for return of the land
As government continues to stumble on land issue a generation born into democracy could endure lengthy wait for resolution of claims writes Lucas Ledwaba MOYAHABO…
Light at end of decades old Bakgatla royal battle
Clan plans to build agricultural college on land as part of empowering community after decades of royal bickering writes Lolo Maphophe A 34-year-old battle for…
MJ Hlungwani – a son remembers lessons from a loving dad
MJ Hlungwani was to many a superstar who touched lives through his music. But to Trevor Makhanani Hlungwani he was a loving father who taught…
Trailblazer MJ The Man takes final bow
XiTsonga musician Magezi James Hlungwani left an indelible mark on a genre steeped in the proud and colourful culture and traditions of his people. Benson…
Please shoot me, oh dear God, please do it now…
In March 2013, South Africa suffered its worst military defeat since the end of apartheid. After a battle that lasted almost two days, 200 crack…
Poor condemned to die as looters further cripple ailing health care sector
it is horrifying when the people granted the responsibility of ensuring that the health system works well are the ones caught stealing the little money that is set aside to provide adequate care for the poor
Farmers apply dodgy tactics to force workers off land
Employees forced to pay rent on houses they built as farmers seek to force them off their properties writes Molatelo Mohale The farmers’ practice to…