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Disability Organisation Equips Impaired Persons with Entrepreneurial Skills.

Keletso Mkhwanazi7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

The organisation provides various programs, including skills development, awareness initiatives, and support services.

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A Budget Speech in Desperate Times – Joshua Mambendu’s Perspective

Mzwandile Maila11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Furthermore, Mambendu said that even the middle classes were going without water these days, and roads, hospitals, schools, libraries, parks, and whole city centers were all falling apart before our eyes.

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Black Business Leaders Unite to Bridge Economic Divide

Stephen Seakgwe1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Among the notable speakers are two South African powerhouses – Durban City Manager Musa Mbhele and Edison Group CEO Vivian Reddy.

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DPSA calls for comprehensive disability integration at G20

Keletso Mkhwanazi1 year ago1 year ago13 mins

The recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Inclusion and Disability, as well as the Solfagnano Charter, emphasise crucial themes for the G20 to implement, including universal accessibility, inclusive employment, and independent living.

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How Grocery Stokvels Boost Financial Resilience

Stephen Seakgwe1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

At its core, grocery stokvels reflect the spirit of Ubuntu, a concept deeply embedded in South African culture that emphasizes community collaboration and collective prosperity.

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Ratanda community stage protest

Stephen Seakgwe2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Reports of violence, including shootings and intimidation, has surfaced in the community, allegedly targeted at the new movement seeking to reclaim the local economy.

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Emdeni community wants answers from Eskom

Oageng Matrase2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Residents blocked the Eskom Zola North entrance with stones and burning tyres on Wednesday, August 30.

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Ikageng Itireleng brings hope to orphaned and vulnerable children

Oageng Matrase2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Ikageng Itireleng is a community-based organization that cares for orphaned and vulnerable children around Soweto.

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John Oscar Kubeka selected as one of 100 Shining Stars

Stephen Seakgwe2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Local entrepreneur and motivational speaker, John Kubeka was recently chosen as one of the 100 Shining Stars in South Africa for his charitable work in communities. Kubeka was born in Standerton and grew up in Vrede (Free State), also works at Gert Sibande TVET College in his birthplace. An interesting fact is that John is…

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Councillor and community install CCTV cameras

Oageng Matrase2 years ago2 years ago13 mins

Ward 39’s Councillor Lefa Molise, in partnership with Khaabo Tombstones located in Soweto’s Orlando district, has taken a significant stride in combatting crime.

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