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Getting people to help themselves
In January 2016, Musa Mathebula established the NPO Musa Projects. His organisation aims to create hope and empower those who cannot provide for themselves...
South African author captures life through Keiskamma Art Project
Learning about the resilience of women living in difficult circumstances made the research and writing of her book, The Keiskamma Art Project, worthwhile, says...
South African English is lekker!
South Africans speak English, but that doesn't mean you'll always understand us. Our "robots" are nothing like R2D2, "just now" doesn't mean immediately, and...
Remembering Mandoza: Kwaito star 1978 – 2016
CD Anderson
Kwaito king and crossover hit-maker Mandoza passed away on 18 September 2016; his death follows a diagnosis of pharyngeal cancer a year ago....
Fate of white lions to be decided at CITES CoP17
The lions are once again kings of Timbavati in Limpopo. But their numbers in the wild remain small. CITES CoP17 is opening on 24...
South Africa’s 50 ways of headwrapping
There are many ways to wear a doek, or duku – an African headwrap. In fact, South African entrepreneur Princess Ofentse Maluleke can show...
Video: Must watch Tedx Talks of inspiring South African women
Melissa Javan
Amo Ngoepe
Amo Ngoepe learned the true meaning of the African proverb – "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want...
Mother shares her heart-warming Smile Foundation story
The Smile Foundation South Africa, founded in 2000 after a plea from President Nelson Mandela, changed Sylvia Mchunu's daughter's life.
Sylvia Mchunu and...
South Africa leads the way at Safari-1
More than two decades ago, Safari-1 was the first nuclear research reactor in the world to turn
its back on weapons grade fuel. Leading the Atoms for Peace charge, South Africa is the only
country to give up nuclear weapons in favour of science. Safari-1 turned 50 this month.
Rolene Strauss: Miss World 2014
Free State medical student Rolene Strauss has been named the most beautiful young woman in the world, and wears the Miss World crown with aplomb. She won over the judges with her compassion and intelligence, and plans to follow in the footsteps of her heroes to make a real difference.