Jump or die. How a silver medallist leapt over the odds that marginalise drug users: Luvo Manyonga after winning the silver medal in the men's long jump at the Rio 2016 Olympics Dylan Martinez/ReutersSince winning the silver at the Rio Olympics, everybody loves South African long-jumper Luvo Manyonga. That wasn’t always the case, as pointed out by journalist Luke Alfred in … [Read more...] about Jump or die. How a silver medallist leapt over the odds that marginalise drug users | The Conversation
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Odds even after tense day at Zuurberg Trek
Odds even after tense day at Zuurberg Trek: Chris Wolhuter (left) and Dylan Rebello of Imbuko-Freewheel Cycology won stage one of the 2016 PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Full Stop Communications Chris Wolhuter and Dylan Rebello crossed the finish line first, but former champions Andrew Hill and Adriaan Louw made an equally strong statement on the opening stage of the PwC Great … [Read more...] about Odds even after tense day at Zuurberg Trek
Against All Odds| From soweto township to building satelites
A MyJHB.co.za selected Soweto Township video for you: Subscribe to eNCA for latest news. No Fear. No Favour: http://bit.ly/eNCAnewsConnect with eNCA now to follow top stories and have your say: A girl from Soweto, Jessie Ndaba took her ambition high above the sky. She is today one of South Africa’s first female rocket scientists. http://www.enca.com … [Read more...] about Against All Odds| From soweto township to building satelites
Why Zuma’s ‘African way’ is at odds with the African Union’s vision | The Conversation
Heads of state at an African Union session in Addis Ababa. They have signed up to a plan that envisages strengthening institutions and governance. EPA/Solan KolliSouth Africans are mobilising against what they see as an inherently corrupt president. The international community has also joined in the clarion call for his resignation. Corruption, state capture, and scandal lie … [Read more...] about Why Zuma’s ‘African way’ is at odds with the African Union’s vision | The Conversation
Blind Feris beats the odds – Northern Cape
Blind Feris beats the odds He was led on to the stage by his mother, Sarah Feris (56), and off the stage by the Northern Cape Premier, Sylvia Lucas. He was presented with a cheque of R10 000 and a laptop computer. Other subjects that he conquered in the matric exams are Tourism, ... Read more on News24 Heavy rainfall, thundershowers and hot and humid weather … [Read more...] about Blind Feris beats the odds – Northern Cape