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 […]

orphaned rhino calf rescued

Rhino poaching declines in South Africa’s Kruger Park

By AFP 01-08-23 17:48

South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger Park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino poaching as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere. ALSO READ: Freedom Ndlovu handed a 32-year sentence for poaching offences The government said 42 of the park’s rhinos were killed for their horns from January […]

BEYOND THE LIGHT BARRIER takes Best Foreign Documentary at the Female Eye Film Fest in Toronto

SA film wins big at international festival in Canada

By Jenni Baxter 01-08-23 13:21

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

Virgil van Dijk Manchester United

Liverpool announces NEW CAPTAIN!

By Eliot Mahlase 31-07-23 20:28

Liverpool have announced Virgil van Dijk as their new club captain, with Trent Alexander-Arnold appointed as vice-captain. The tall centre-back, who also captains the Netherlands will take over the full-time occupancy of the armband following the departure of Jordan Henderson from the Reds. In addition, the club can announce Alexander-Arnold as deputy to the captaincy, […]

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NSFAS black card payments processed for August

By Siso Naile 31-07-23 20:18

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced the second payment for university students using the newly introduced black card. WHEN WAS THE PAYMENT MADE FOR NSFAS BLACK CARD HOLDERS? NSFAS took to social media to announce that payments were made today, Monday, 31 July for the month of August. ALSO READ: Minister Dr Blade Nzimande introduces […]

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‘Impressive beyond’: Gayton McKenzie sings Malema’s praises

By Marilynn Manuel 31-07-23 22:27

All roads led to the FNB stadium on Saturday 29 July for Economic Freedom Fighter supporters who flocked to the stadium to celebrate the party’s 10 anniversary. Pictures and video footage from the event has flooded the internet as social media users discuss how big the event was and just how many people attended. While […]

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Emirates passengers will now be able to pre-order their meals

By Sundeeka Mungroo 28-07-23 18:51

EMIRATES MAKES MEALTIME EASY In a bid to reduce food wastage on board flights, Emirates has unveiled a new initiative where passengers are allowed to pre-order or pre-select their hot main meal before they actually fly, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time. Passengers are now allowed to pre-order their meals between 14 […]

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