By KOPANO MONAHENGGONE are the days when parents simply sent their children to school hoping they would work hard, pass their exams and secure a successful future.Today, education is increasingly about the holistic development of young people, focusing not only on academic performance but also on emotional intelligence and other developmental skills that help children…
By KOPANO MONAHENGThe annual Engen Champ of Champs tournament is back, with soccer fans across the country looking forward to the much-anticipated competition.Taking place during the FIFA international break, the tournament will shine the spotlight on up-and-coming football stars looking to make their mark and take the next step in their careers. The Engen Champ…
By KOPANO MONAHENG JUST like a baby needs their mother’s guidance to learn how to crawl, stand, talk and walk, the same applies to people who become professionals later in life.Without teachers playing an important role in their development, many people would never have become journalists, doctors, scientists or professionals in other fields.Teachers are the…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has refused to reveal the weaknesses his technical team identified in Bafana Bafana, saying doing so could work against his side ahead of their next encounter.The mind games have already begun, with Duarte choosing to keep his tactical observations under wraps rather than give South Africa an early…
More than 235 smokers and former smokers have shared their experiences as THR Global’s #WeAreTheEvidence campaign puts lived experience at the centre of the tobacco-harm-reduction conversation. FOR years, the message to smokers has been straightforward: quit. Yet the experiences of hundreds of smokers and former smokers suggest that walking away from cigarettes is rarely that…
Venda Football Club (Venda FC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaitano Tembo as head coach and Fani Mthethwa as assistant coach, effective immediately. The appointments mark the beginning of a new chapter for the club as it looks to rebuild momentum following a difficult start to the Motsepe Foundation Championship 2026/27 season. “On…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Dr Sizwe Nxasana is proof that education can open many doors if you work hard and remain determined. Along with Dr Judy Dlamini, he started Future Nation Schools (FNS), which has become a success. FNS consists of primary and high schools located across two campuses in Johannesburg. Nxasana said 2017 was when…
The 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge is showcasing more than just emerging football talent, with former South African stars also playing their part in developing the next generation. Just over a month ago, the eThekwini leg, held in partnership with SAFA eThekwini, once again underlined the tournament’s reputation as a key platform for young footballers looking…
For Doreen Slingers, netball has been a lifelong passion and a powerful tool for creating opportunities. Her involvement in the sport spans several decades – from playing and coaching to umpiring, administration and leadership at district, provincial, national and international level. Her journey began as a young girl, when netball and athletics were among the…
By THABO MOTLHABI YOUNG girls in Orlando West, Soweto, received sanitary products and vital lessons on menstrual health during a programme aimed at tackling period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation. African Child at Work NPO hosted a Menstrual Hygiene Education Programme at Shomang Primary School and Emdlaleni High School on 18 September. The programme…
