Gugulethu chess coach shares her passion with youth

Checkmate: Gugulethu chess coach shares her passion with youth

By Ground Up 04-08-23 12:04

Gugulethu Chess College founder Babalwa Rubusana goes from class to class at Luzuko Primary School, collecting learners on the under-11 chess team. Founded in 2016 and aimed at young children, the college is a no-fee mobile chess school for learners from disadvantaged households. In one classroom, we saw several grade 4 learners and one grade 5 […]

Congratulations Banyana Banyana!

Congratulations Banyana Banyana!

By Fazila Olla 03-08-23 10:32

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has expressed immense pride in Banyana Banyana, South Africa’s national women’s football team, for progressing to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand. In a memorable match on Wednesday, Banyana Banyana beat Italy 3 – 2 in Wellington, […]

Banyana Banyana- Kgatlana

Kgatlana sends Banyana into the last 16 for the first time

By Eliot Mahlase 02-08-23 15:49

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. A win for South Africa saw them qualify for the round of 16 for the first time. ALSO READ: Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy Banyana came into the match knowing that nothing but a win will […]

Chef Mthobeli Ndaleni is back in his hometown and winning awards after cooking up a storm in the States. Photo: Matthew du Plessis

Top SA chef returns home after cooking for rich & famous in the US

By Jenni Baxter 02-08-23 15:18

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

Kabelo Chabalala

Kabela Chabalala: Empowering boys to end gender-based violence

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele 02-08-23 12:55

Kabelo Chabalala (32) of Pankop in Mpumalanga is helping fight gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by mentoring boys. Chabalala started the Young Men Movement (YMM) in 2016 to provide guidance to young boys, especially those who do not have the support of a father, as they navigate life. ALSO READ: Women’s Day: R141 million pledged for GBVF […]

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi Geordin Hill-Lewis

Why Springboks opted to appoint Mbonambi as captain

By Corné van Zyl 02-08-23 11:02

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina, with the abrasive hooker set to skipper the side despite many thinking Lukhanyo Am was the likely choice. Mbonambi – who will earn his 60th Test cap this weekend – takes over the captain’s responsibilities in the […]

why the Western Cape will remain elusive in the 2024 elections

South Africa’s ANC controls eight of nine provinces – why the Western Cape will remain elusive in the 2024 elections

By Fazila Olla 02-08-23 10:01

The African National Congress (ANC), which governs South Africa, finally held its postponed Western Cape provincial elective congress in June. This was after painstaking years of electing branch and regional executives. The new executive is the first elected ANC Western Cape provincial executive in six years. These are among the first essential steps the ANC […]

Marikana agri training

Marikana residents thrive with agri training and employment

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele 02-08-23 09:35

Agricultural training is helping residents of the mining town to earn an income and improve their quality of life. Residents of the mining town of Marikana in North West are earning an income and gaining skills, thanks to the Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme. The Mineworkers Development Agency’s (MDA) Agri-Hub forged a partnership with, Sibanye-Stillwater and Rand […]

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