MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has intensified school safety interventions, with 17 schools now searched through South African Police Service-led search and seizure operations aimed at removing drugs, weapons and other prohibited items from schools. On Wednesday, 26 August, searches were conducted at Baleseng Junior Secondary School, Tiyelelani Secondary School,…
By KOPANO MONAHENG MZANSI football fans forgot all about the biting cold and showering rain on Sunday afternoon as they made their way to Dobsonville Stadium to watch Amakhosi take on Siwelele FC. Kick-off was at 5:30pm, and despite the freezing conditions that tested supporters on the stands, the players ensured there was plenty to…
When someone in the family needs a doctor, scan, specialist or hospital procedure, healthcare cover quickly stops feeling like paperwork. It becomes a practical question: who pays, how much, and what happens if there’s a shortfall? For many consumers, the confusion starts with three terms that sound similar: medical aid, medical insurance and gap cover….
Olympia Park’s transformation has been strengthened by partnerships with industry and training institutions. Cable Feeder Systems (CFS) provides financial support, donates training equipment, assists financially with social worker support and provides training opportunities to learners in various fields. Other partners provide targeted support to different areas of the school. HyGro Training College supports AgriSETA mixed-farming…
By THABO MOTLHABI PASSING to the next grade is every parent’s wish, but academic success requires more than classroom lessons. For learners to thrive, they also need opportunities to build confidence, improve their vocabulary and develop their skills beyond the classroom. Lesedi La Batsha After School hosted Spelling Bee Competition on 3 October at the…
WE are thrilled to announce that the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre has officially been awarded the Best Youth Stand at this year’s prestigious Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026. A premier, internationally recognised expo that brings together global innovators. Winning this award highlights Sci-Bono’s unwavering commitment to engaging, educating, and inspiring South Africa’s next generation…
PEP has concluded the 2026 PEP mini Netball coaching sessions, with the programme recently making its final stops in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, reinforcing its continued commitment to strengthening grassroots netball development across South Africa. The Eastern Cape session took place at Transkei Primary School in Mthatha, where 61 coaches participated. The programme…
Viatris in South Africa, a part of Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company today marks the start of spring in South Africa, and with it the beginning of allergy season. As warmer weather and rising pollen counts signal the arrival of spring, South Africans have been urged to identify that persistent allergy symptoms may…
Langelihle Phili‘s opener was made 1-1 by Cassius Mailula after the head of the Mamelodi Sundowns to make drew 1-1 in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Phili — a recent signing from Stellenbosch — netted the opening goal for Chiefs shortly after the hour-mark. Cassius Mailula, who is back for a second stint at Mamelodi Sundowns after a…
By Mbali Mapholi, Canderel Partner Dietitian Most of us have heard the advice… “eat less sugar”. But that advice becomes more complicated when we apply it to everyday life. What happens to the two teaspoons of sugar in your morning coffee? The sugar sprinkled over breakfast? The afternoon cup of tea? Or the sugar you…
