St Mary’s Anglican Church donates school shoes to four primary schools in Bekkersdal
St Mary’s Anglican Church in Bekkersdal, under the leadership of Priest-in-Charge Reverend Seipate Khomane, recently hosted an Education Sunday programme on February 1, 2026, the event aimed at supporting learners through donations to four primary schools in the Bekkersdal community.
THE TEN NEW ENTREPRENEURS BACKED BY METROPOLITAN’S COLLECTIVE SHAPERS PROGRAMME
Four months ago, the fourth edition of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) youth entrepreneurs’ programme was the first to be implemented nationwide, with a specific focus on the logistics and agricultural sectors, chosen for having the greatest potential for job creation.
Bafana to Host Panama in FIFA World Cup preparatory friendlies
Bafana Bafana will face Panama in two international friendly matches to be played in South Africa between 27-31 March 2026, as part of the South African national team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fake doctor arrested after practising for more than 10 years in Gauteng
In yet another case of quackery in the state, a fake doctor has been arrested by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) for allegedly pretending to be medical practitioner without having any valid medical qualifications or training at a Medical Clinic in Midrand.
The Kota Festival Tour Returns, Kicking Off in the Eastrand This March
The wait is finally over. The Kota Festival Tour is back, and it all begins right here in the East Rand with the EastRand Kota Festival, taking place on 28 March at Willmore Stadium in Benoni.
THE RAND SHOW PACKS IN FREE EXPERIENCES
The Rand Show is reaffirming its place as South Africa’s most accessible and family-friendly exhibition by placing quality and value firmly at the centre of its 2026 offering. With a host of free activities included in the price of a ticket, as well as a special R50 opening day offer. The country’s most iconic show is making it easier than ever for everyone to experience its full scale, energy and variety.
Ndah leaves Pirates after mutual agreement
Orlando Pirates Football Club has confirmed that the Club has reached a mutual agreement with defender Olisa Ndah to part ways.
Language and the politics of power
The challenge in the history of human existence has never been a need to communicate less; if anything, we seek to communicate more and better. On average, many of us use about 16,000 words a day. From the invention of the telegram and telephone to the modern cellphone, we continue to strive for more ways to get our thoughts, opinions, and ideas across.
South African School Dropout Crisis
The Zero Dropout Campaign conducted research titled “School Dropout: Hanging by a Thread”, which warns that South Africa’s efforts to reduce school dropout will fail unless psychosocial wellbeing is treated as a core pillar of the education system. Zero Dropout held a media brief on January 28, 2026, in Cape Town to share the findings of the report.
Inclusion is Strength: Awareness Campaign for the Albinism Community
“No one is you, and that is your power.” This powerful saying highlighted resilience, beauty, and the urgent need for equality for people living with albinism. Mrs. Mafusi Irien Tampe, coordinator of the Beautiful by Nature Albinism Society, recently organized an awareness campaign for people living with albinism in Carltonville, on January 24, 2026, at Khutsong South Multi-Purpose Centre extension 4.
