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…
Pirates is cruising! By KOPANO MONAHENG When the football world seemed to be turning its back on Orlando Pirates forward Yanela Mbuthuma, one man continued to believe in the young attacker. That man was Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who appeared to know that the boy would eventually turn the corner and start banging in goals…
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, will this morning alongside Deputy Minister for Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule lead the official National Senior Certificate (NSC) Pledge Signing Ceremony at Riverside High School in Three Rivers, Vereeniging starting at 08h30. This significant event precedes the start of the 2026 NSC Examinations,…
By KOPANO MONAHENG No team wants to face a wounded lion, and that could be exactly what AmaZulu FC are thinking ahead of their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns Loftus Versfeld stadium on Wednesday kick-off is at 19:30. The Brazilians come into this game hurting after being given a hiding by another KZN side, Golden Arrows,…
BIC® South Africa continues to roll out its education initiatives across the Gauteng region, equipping both primary and high school learners with the tools they need for academic success. Kicking off in February with a massive goal to drop off 1 million pens at underprivileged schools, the campaign continued its nationwide journey in May, making…
Learners at Olympia Park can exit the school having completed between four and six additional SETA-accredited courses. These include Fire Fighting, Working at Heights, Fall Arrest, Scaffold Erection, General Health and Safety, Power Tool Safety, Office Administration, Piggery and Mixed Farming. Significantly, 2026 marks the enrolment of Olympia Park’s first fully SETA-accredited learner cohort. The…
By THABO MOTLHABI THE times we live in today are challenging. But talking to pupils about things that could jeopardise their future now, rather than later, could be the key to a better life. Recently, Aware.org hosted an awareness campaign focusing on underage drinking, substance abuse and drug use. Mokebe Thulo, CEO of Aware.org spoke…
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…
Life cover is one of the main ways many parents try to make sure their families are financially supported if they are no longer there, trusting the benefit payout to help their loved ones with major responsibilities, including debts, household expenses and the many everyday family costs. Education is one of the most significant of…
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is continuing to strengthen the fight against HIV and Tuberculosis (TB), with statistics indicating improved retention of clients on treatment in the 2025/26 financial year compared to the 2024/25 financial year.1 of 2 . In the 2025/26 financial year, Gauteng saw 1 295 104 HIV clients remain on treatment,…
