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Learner Mpho Bongwe, mentor Kgomotso Maimane and learner Lethabo Nkadimeng (from left to right) of the Soshanguve Technical School, of Specialisation, show off their newly built solar train. Photos: Chris Gilili Several Gauteng learners from Soshanguve Technical High School have built a one-of-a-kind solar powered train. Considering the country’s energy crisis and rising fuel … [Read more...] about Soshanguve learners build one-of-a-kind solar powered train

Sinazo Kwindana wants justice after her son Abulele was killed. Photo: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Abulele Kwindana from Tsilithwa village in Eastern Cape Qumbu town, was only 19 years old when he was accused of stock theft. The traditional court in his village took a decision to kill him. The cattle were later found, but Kwindana was dead. And more than two years later, no-one has … [Read more...] about Traditional court condemns 19-year-old to grisly death

Msoja Nganu’s home in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, was torched on Tuesday night while he was asleep. He jumped from the second floor window behind him. Photo: Siphokazi Mnyobe On Tuesday night two homes rented by immigrants were torched in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay. This comes after dozens of immigrants were forced from their homes on Monday night, when local residents … [Read more...] about Immigrants’ homes torched in Plettenberg Bay township

A group of Zimbabweans at Beitbridge border in Limpopo, some of whom were trying to leave South Africa but were turned away. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare At Beitbridge border post, people returning to Zimbabwe are being stopped from leaving by border guards, because they do not have valid documents. People we spoke to eventually crossed the border through unofficial routes that … [Read more...] about Zimbabweans trying to leave South Africa turned back at Beitbridge border

Pensioners from Xhora Mouth want their local pay points for social grants to remain operational. Photo: Mkhuseli Sizani The closure of pay points in Xhora Mouth, Wild Coast, is making it difficult and expensive for pensioners to access their social grants. Pensioners pay up to R120 in taxi fees to receive their monthly grant and sometimes R30 in withdrawal fees. SASSA says … [Read more...] about Closure of SASSA pay points “catastrophic” for pensioners in rural areas