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Good news for local meat producers

The South African Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mogobo Magabe, says the lifting of the 21-year import ban of South African meat products by Saudi Arabia has opened a lucrative market for local meat producers.

Ambassador Magabe was speaking during the …

Witnessing the value of democracy

By Khanyisile Rasmeni and Sinovuyo Mfiki

Tshibiso Morao of Makwane village in Qwa Qwa, Free State, has seen the positive impact of democracy in his community.

‘We observed changes resulting in our children attending school for free. The children of…

Hlengwa elevates gender equality in aviation

As South Africa commemorates Women’s Month, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, has advocated for gender equality in the aviation sector.

Addressing the National Aviation Gender Summit in Durban, Hlengwa said gender equality in the aviat…

August musts be used to condemn acts of violence against women

Acting Executive Director of the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) Lydia Sebokedi says it is imperative to use the month of August to condemn all acts of violence against women.

‘We need to unite as a nation to fight gender-based violence …

‘Worm mom’ makes waves in farming

If you think of worms, you might imagine slimy tiny creatures but for Snenhlanhla Maduna who has been dubbed ‘worm mom’, her face lights up at the sight of these creepy-crawlies.

‘They are harmless, the tickling sensation they create when hand-held …

No Need to evacuate Riverlands residents

The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured residents of Riverlands in the Swartlands Local Municipality that the situation has normalised requiring no need for evacuation.

The department said water started flowing quicker than expected on Sa…