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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
#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.
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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. ”
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.
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.