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05 Jun

WATCH | Musa Motha bows out of Britain’s Got Talent with amazing performance

WATCH | Musa Motha bows out of Britain’s Got Talent with amazing performance

Musa might not have won Britain's Got Talent, but to South Africans, he's an inspiration and will always be a winner.

Meet Sihle Maseko, the wannabe forensic pathologist who is now a farmer

Meet Sihle Maseko, the wannabe forensic pathologist who is now a farmer

Farming was never part of his plan, but now if a day goes by without him working the soil, it is a sad day for Sihle Maseko.

02 Jun

Why Dr Nomfundo Mnisi wants more black women to study to become veterinarians

Why Dr Nomfundo Mnisi wants more black women to study to become veterinarians

A visit to a farm when she was a teenager changed the course of her life. Now Dr Nomfundo Mnisi is determined to get more diversity in...

29 May

Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng – illustrious visiting lecturer, 10th VC of University of Cape Town, pioneer

Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng – illustrious visiting lecturer, 10th VC of University of Cape Town, pioneer

Today, we celebrated the hard workers building the nation. Deputy Mother, as she is affectionately referred to by many young people...

27 Apr

Doctors on the go? Why virtual medical consultations could be the next big thing

Doctors on the go? Why virtual medical consultations could be the next big thing

The virtual doctors could be a lifeline for those without medical aid. Doctors do consultations, give a diagnosis and can issue scripts,...

08 Mar

Meet Sesona Tshume, a self-taught Gqeberha contortionist

Meet Sesona Tshume, a self-taught Gqeberha contortionist

She started twisting and turning her body after she saw internet videos while the country was on a hard lockdown in 2020 because of...

06 Mar

After learning to surf in just 3 months, Khayelitsha youth is riding the wave of conquering the sea

After learning to surf in just 3 months, Khayelitsha youth is riding the wave of conquering the sea

Growing up in Khayelitsha, Khanyisa Mngqibisa never thought she would be an internationally qualified lifeguard and surfing coach. But,...

03 Jun 2022

Meet the University of Fort Hare student who used his NFSAS allowance to start a farming business

Meet the University of Fort Hare student who used his NFSAS allowance to start a farming business

He used the money to buy seedlings and he was able to plant them back home in Ngqamakhwe.

07 Feb

His mom styled Brenda Fassie, and now he needs just R100 000 to honour her memory at NY fashion week

His mom styled Brenda Fassie, and now he needs just R100 000 to honour her memory at NY fashion week

HeadbandPapi designer Yemihle Ndadlana of Mdantsane has been invited to showcase on this global platform and has already raised more than...

08 Feb

'Don't overthink it, the important thing is to just start' – Sneaker businessman Lethabo Mokoena

'Don't overthink it, the important thing is to just start' – Sneaker businessman Lethabo Mokoena

He started with just four employees in 2015 and now he has 15 staff members.

27 Apr

From father to son, 1 hectare to 30, farming is in the genes for this Limpopo family

From father to son, 1 hectare to 30, farming is in the genes for this Limpopo family

It's been 40 years of providing fresh vegetables from their Giyani farm.

18 Apr

He failed Grades 10 and 12, and his supplementary exams twice, but he never gave up

He failed Grades 10 and 12, and his supplementary exams twice, but he never gave up

After failing and leaving his Mdantsane home to live in rural Ngqushwa so he could focus, this 22-year-old has finally passed his matric,...

20 Jan

'I had no time for boys, books were my friends' - top achieving Eastern Cape matriculant on her success

'I had no time for boys, books were my friends' - top achieving Eastern Cape matriculant on her success

Her parents are happy that their daughter's hard work has paid off.

20 Jan

'No phones, no church and no chores for matrics' says school principal with a 100% matric pass rate

'No phones, no church and no chores for matrics' says school principal with a 100% matric pass rate

His school is on a winning streak, having obtained a 100% pass rate for almost 10 years in a row. He does not want any distractions or...

20 Jan

Dear matrics, failing or scraping through is not the end – teachers’ encouraging words to class of 2022

Dear matrics, failing or scraping through is not the end – teachers’ encouraging words to class of 2022

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to hold a media briefing to announce the national results at 6pm on 19 January 2023....

19 Jan

She bought 3 Soweto stands with a few shacks. This is how investor Nomakhosi Makolota developed them

She bought 3 Soweto stands with a few shacks. This is how investor Nomakhosi Makolota developed them

'Seeing the state of the rentals in Soweto – they're dehumanising, toilets are outside, and I wanted to fix that' – how this young...

24 Apr

‘We once slept at Park Station to not miss the first church service, hoping to heal my blindness’

‘We once slept at Park Station to not miss the first church service, hoping to heal my blindness’

‘Disability doesn’t take away anything from who you are,’ says Face of Humanity SA 2022/2023 winner Lebogang Justice Bale, who became...

10 Jan

Dr John Molepo says he has helped more than 700 young people struggling because of student debt

Dr John Molepo says he has helped more than 700 young people struggling because of student debt

His volunteers don't mind hitting the streets to help raise funds to help students pay off outstanding amounts and registration fees.

13 Dec 2022

Limpopo man builds scenic park for his village in his yard - 'I want to make it a museum'

Limpopo man builds scenic park for his village in his yard - 'I want to make it a museum'

Today, we celebrated the hard workers building the nation. Dzulani allows residents from his village to have fun in his park which he...

27 Apr