Johannesburg is set to come alive this Mother’s Day as the iconic Johannesburg Zoo transforms into a vibrant festival of music, family, and unforgettable experiences. On 10 May 2026, the city’s beloved 122-year-old green sanctuary will host a one-of-a-kind concert, bringing together top-tier local talent, immersive wildlife encounters, and a celebration dedicated to the real MVPs mothers.
Learners impressed judges with confidence, creativity, and digital skills at a local speaking competition. In an inspiring display of talent and confidence, Rand West City Libraries hosted a lively public speaking competition for high school learners in Mohlakeng. The event took place at Mohlakeng Ext 7 Library on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Excitement filled the room this past Saturday, on 25th April 2026, as Speakingdom, with its programme of SpeakStars, proudly hosted its Level One Public Speaking Graduation Ceremony across its Pretoria and Randburg campuses.
Thabo Matlhabi Sizolwethu Child and Youth Organisation, based in the West Rand township of Kagiso 2, brought hope and action to Soul City in informal settlements with a powerful human rights awareness campaign, held at Living Waters International Ministries, on Thursday, 24th April 2026. The event drew strong support from key stakeholders working together to…
Bonalesdi Campus nursing students recently hosted a successful skills information empowerment campaign aimed at uplifting the youth of Kagiso 2. The event took place on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, at the Memorial and Recreation Centre in Kagiso 2.
Smiles, gratitude, and renewed hope filled the Kagiso Youth Centre as the Living in Colour Disabled Organisation hosted a heartfelt outreach programme on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Swaneville community hall came alive on Saturday, 18 April 2026, as men from across the community gathered for a powerful and transformative open dialogue hosted by the Swaneville Men’s Forum.
Mr Katkego Mhlaba Motlamello, founder of Living in Colour, a disability-focused organisation based in Kagiso 2, successfully hosted a two-day school outreach programme. The initiative took place on Wednesday, the 15th, and Thursday, the 16th, of April 2026, reaching learners at West Rand School and Bosele Special School, respectively
Across Africa, governments and investors are accelerating plans to build or revamp refineries, gas processing plants, petrochemical complexes, pipelines and storage terminals to industrialise and cut imports of fuels and finished goods. At this time, however, the continent lacks the skilled human capital required to operate, manage and sustain these facilities and deliver the anticipated business results over the long-term without relying heavily on expatriates.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly criticized the sentencing of its leader, Julius Malema, describing the court’s decision as politically motivated and disproportionate to the offence.
