“I’m collecting this dirty cardboard for my children to have a brighter future,” says Nontlantla Chitha. Photo: Manqulo Nyakombi At the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Mayville Main Road in Durban, six women gather every day waiting for a truck to come and fetch the cardboard they have collected. From 1pm to 6pm they gather here, just a few metres from the Marikana informal … [Read more...] about Determined Durban moms recycle cardboard
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Stork brings a happy surprise to Crocworld for a special Mother’s Day celebration
In true fairy-tale fashion, the stork has visited Crocworld Conservation Centre – but this time, quite literally! Mother’s Day will be an extra special celebration for the Scottburgh-based centre as Samara, the beloved Marabou Stork resident, laid a number of eggs that are expected to hatch mid-May. To further celebrate all mothers on Sunday 14 May, Crocworld’s on-site Fish … [Read more...] about Stork brings a happy surprise to Crocworld for a special Mother’s Day celebration
Umalusi mourns Professor Dan Kgwadi’s passing
The Umalusi Council has extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Professor Daniel Kgwadi, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Vice Chancellor, who passed away on Sunday.Kgwadi was a former member of the Umalusi Council. He was appointed by the Minister of Basic Education to serve two terms on the Umalusi Council, with his first term having started in … [Read more...] about Umalusi mourns Professor Dan Kgwadi’s passing
Comments sought on draft policy for SMME funding
The Department of Small Business Development has reminded the public to submit comments on the Draft South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Co-operatives Funding Policy, as the deadline approaches.The draft policy proposes 17 critical interventions that will enable the estimated 3.2 million SMMEs and 43 000 cooperatives in the country to thrive. These … [Read more...] about Comments sought on draft policy for SMME funding
Minister Pandor apologies for any offence caused by her ‘arts’ comments
Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Nomakhosazana Meth, says she has learnt with shock the tragic passing of a young and promising final-year Cuban medical student, over the weekend. According to the provincial department, the 28-year-old female was involved in a car accident in Mthatha. “She succumbed to her injuries at the Nelson Mandela Ac... See more … [Read more...] about Minister Pandor apologies for any offence caused by her ‘arts’ comments
