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Sunday, June 8, 2025

The Tea Merchant – a story of love, history and race, with the potential to be much more

Set in 2002 in Bellville, Cape Town, The Tea Merchant introduces us to Luna Parks, a young nurse from the city who serendipitously befriends Amora Grootboom while waiting for an interview at a clinic.

The Star News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

New literary voice gives readers refreshing take on living with mixed identities

Junhans’ debut novel follows a young girl’s journey to finding her place in a world of dreams, star travelling light beings and her struggle to honour her true identity as a child of mixed heritage.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Mandisi Dyantyis and orchestra to jazz up Emperors Palace November

Known for his unmatched vocal superiority, Dyantyis’ shows are always a sold-out affair, with revellers singing from the first note to the last

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

KZN woman failed by Department of Home Affairs, awaits passport for over a year

Boikanyo who is a first-time applicant and married to a North West farmer based in Krugersdorp, has been left frustrated by the process as she has received no feedback regarding the status of her application

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Young KZN innovator shines with cell tower backup project at Eskom Expo ISF

John Hamilton, 12, from Khethani Christian School, represented the KZN Far North Region at the ISF, where he was awarded the HJ van der Bijl Award, which consisted of a R9 000 cash prize.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Wellness walk aims to fight cancer and bring awareness

Cancer is a rising crisis for South Africa, as the World Health Organization said in February this year that an estimated 1. 1 million new cancer cases were being reported in Africa each year

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Thando Thabethe on winning at the Saftas

No stranger to television and film, Thando has held stellar roles on shows such as Reyka, Generations, My Perfect Family, Blood Psalms and many others

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Cultivating belonging in diverse contexts

The book explores how we can find belonging through our relationships in community, our place in nature, our sense of shared ownership over social outcomes, and our capacity to find common purpose

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Addressing mental health stigma in SA

Mental disorders comprise a broad range of problems, with different symptoms, however, they are generally characterised by some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

The rise of women buying property

Johannesburg-based Business Analyst and Property Investor Silindile Leseyane said statistics are showing that single women are the biggest property buying group at the moment

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Empowering South African creators through #LevelUpAfrica

By participating in this programme, creators have grown their personal brands and unlocked doors to exciting collaborations and partnerships, significantly contributing to their financial success

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Consider this before you resign and withdraw money from your pension fund

When employees leave jobs, they have several options to choose from when it comes to their pensions, but cashing it in can be the worst option. So what happens when you withdraw your pension fund - a part of it or a full withdrawal after resigning?

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

#Keready shines light on Suicide Prevention Day

#Keready, a movement dedicated to youth health, is stepping up to raise awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day, which falls today.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

‘It’s important to keep the beer industry alive and well,’ says SAB CEO

The South African Breweries held its annual State of the Beer Economy discussion earlier this week

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Poetry Africa Festival 2023 coming up in October

The festival theme “Vote 4 Poetry: More Than Words” celebrates the crucial role that poets’ voices play to strengthen and advance the values of a constitutional democracy

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

SA’s first black women-owned employers’ organisation looks out for the employer

In South Africa, most labour unions are there for employees, while the employer is left vulnerable and in most cases is not represented fairly in different sectoral determinations

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Consumers still in the dark on how they’re billed for their electricity

The system has proven to be confusing for consumers, with many still unsure as to why the cost of electricity seems to change in price at different times of the month

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Monene talks thriving in competitive mining industry

If there’s someone who could remind you that the entrepreneurial journey is not easy, it’s Beauty Monene, the founder of Monenebe Maintenance and Projects

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Tackling the education gender gap in SA

Education is a door-opener and a life-changer, especially for girls and women, says Thobo Khathola, chief executive and founder of Lion Tutoring

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Impact of load shedding to take spotlight at Manufacturing Indaba

If we thought load shedding would be coming to an end soon, we need to think again.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Transforming your side hustle into a profitable business is possible

With South Africa’s high unemployment rate ranking among the world's highest at 32. 9%, according to Statistics South Africa, it is unfortunate that debt relief is unlikely to be a viable solution for many.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Young adult fiction tale to resonate with many

If you’re in the mood for enjoyable tale exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, love and finding yourself, you may want to give Prudence Makau’s novel, My So-Called Friend, a try

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Mother sentenced to 5 years prison for toddler’s murder

The woman poisoned her child with aldicarb, a toxic pesticide commonly known as Temik. This was according to a post-mortem report, which also revealed the toddler was “reported to have had a history of poisoning. ”

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Businessman builds state-of-the-art ECD centre

Retired businessman Pat Mdoda has built a state-of-the-art ECD centre for his community of Ncembu in Tsolo.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published

Soweto motorist caught in crossfire from SAPS car chase

The motorist was waiting for her sister and her friend after an overnight session at an extra-lessons education centre in Dobsonville when her car was suddenly shot at.

Sunday Independent News
Lesego Makgatho|Published