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ANGRY PARENTS SHUT DOWN KHULANOLWAZI PRIMARY OVER DETERIORATING INFRASTRUCTURE

By THABO MOTLHABI ANGRY parents and community members have embarked on a four-day protest over the deteriorating infrastructure at Khulanolwazi Primary School in Braamfischerville, Soweto. The protests began on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, when frustrated parents and community members gathered at the school to voice their anger over what they described as years of neglect…

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CITY POWER STEPS UP ELECTRICITY NORMALISATION PROGRAMME IN TSHEPISONG AND ALEXANDRA

City Power has intensified the implementation of its electricity normalisation programme in Tshepisong and Alexandra, with teams replacing critical infrastructure in Tshepisong and commencing a comprehensive network audit in Alexandra today.The interventions follow commitments made during recent Electricity Imbizos in the two communities and mark the start of work on the ground to address persistent…

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Mokonyane calls on African media to defend truth, humanity and Africa’s story in age of AI and misinformation

African National Congress (ANC) First Deputy Secretary-General and former Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane has called on African journalists, media executives and communication professionals to confront misinformation, declining public trust and technological disruption while ensuring that communication remains anchored in humanity, democracy and Africa’s development. Mokonyane, who served as South Africa’s Minister of Communications in…

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Betway Launches Star-Studded Global Marketing Campaign – BetwayClubhouse

Betway, the leading global onlinebetting and gaming brand owned by Super Group (SGHC) Limited, todayunveiled its new ‘Betway Clubhouse’ global integrated marketingcampaign, alongside the launch of the Betway Clubhouse, a six-weekimmersive sports viewing experience in Rosebank, Johannesburg, thatbrings the campaign to life for South African fans. Produced in partnership with London-based agency M+C Saatchi Sport…

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Building the Future of Netball: How Regina Ntaye Is Shaping YoungPlayers Through PEP mini-Netball

Throughout her career, Regina Ntaye has created opportunities for peopleto grow in netball. With decades of experience in coaching,administration, officiating, and player development, she continues tocontribute to the sport through her role as the Free State ProvincialManager for PEP mini Netball under South African Schools Netball (SASN). Ntaye’s career has taken her across different areas…

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Soshanguve Paint Manufacturer Wins Standard Bank’s R1 Million Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge 

Maduwa Paint World (Pty) Ltd, founded by Rodney Maduwa from Soshanguve, Gauteng, has been named the winner of the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge, securing the R1 million grand prize after emerging as the top business from hundreds of applications received from entrepreneurs across South Africa’s nine provinces. The business impressed judges…

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Ringo Brings the Vaal Kota Festival to Life

By Sello Makgobatlou It was great seeing one of Mzansi’s talented musicians, Ringo, take to the stage yesterday in Vanderbijlpark. The crowd went crazy, and seeing that kind of reception must have brought a big smile to his face, especially after he had not been seen performing in many places across the country and abroad…

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PEP concludes nationwide mini netball coaching sessions in Eastern Cape and Western Cape

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…

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