In this extract from the celebrated book Black Tax: Burden of Ubuntu author Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho explores the fine line between helping out and being…
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Rural youth’s agri-revolution gains momentum
To date, we have assisted 700 farmers. We work with farmers, who could be someone with 0.5ha of land or up to 35ha. Those with 35ha and bigger are commercial farmers who specialise in selling to bigger markets
Amending legislation key in fighting women and child abuse
Radical economic transformation with the full inclusion and empowerment of women is a step in the right direction.
eThekwini’s hostel ingoma for peace
Durban’s hostels have been devastated by violence that has claimed the lives of many people. The Ubunye bamaHostela recently organised a traditional dancing event as…
New lodge, fresh hope but discontent lingers
This venture has reflected many challenges and chief among them these is the fact that communities who have lived in poverty for many years, like the village of Masisi, are desperate for land reform that yields timeous results in the form of employment and economic growth.
Hosi Nwamitwa living proof leadership is service
She challenged patriarchy to ascend the royal throne and has since distinguished herself as a selfless servant of the people. Benson Ntlemo pays tribute to…
Honour at last for a great son of the soil Dr Pheko
IN analysing the discourse of South Africa’s volatile history, one cannot help but notice the many forms of erasure that people like Dr Motsoko Pheko have suffered because of their affiliation to the PAC and to Robert Sobukwe.
Millions at risk of falling into extreme poverty
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work.
Putting an X on it for change
South Africans made their way to polling stations around the country on Wednesday 11 November to cast their votes in by-elections organised by the Independent…
Terror on the farms
Terror on the farms…The family of farm resident Sholi Macu who walks with the aid of a cane and prosthetic leg has applied for a…







