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Jozi My Jozi is looking to expand its Student Chapter to more institutions of higher learning, with Rosebank College, Richfield College, North-West University (NWU) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) among the institutions being considered as the initiative seeks to bring more students into efforts to improve communities and public spaces. The proposed expansion follows the establishment of an...

South Africa recorded a sharp decline in business liquidations in July, but the latest figures suggest that companies continue to operate under significant financial pressure, with weak economic growth, cash-flow constraints and unpaid debt remaining key risks. Statistics South Africa recorded 239 liquidations of companies and close corporations in July 2026, down 23.2% from the 311 recorded durin...

The Sixth Annual National GBV Shelter Indaba concludes in Johannesburg today, 17 September 2026, bringing together civil society organisations, policymakers, researchers, funders, frontline shelter workers and other stakeholders to confront the continuing challenges facing survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Hosted by the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA), the t...

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is accelerating its digital transformation plans, with the state-owned airport operator targeting what it calls “Airport 4.0” through the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, Internet of Things technology, blockchain and robotics across its airport network. The strategy forms part of a R21.7 billion capital investment pipeline over five y...

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onight on Breaking Ground, we turn our attention to the upcoming Wits SRC elections, with students set to head to the polls next week Tuesday and Wednesday. The SRC plays an important role in representing students and raising issues that affect their academic experience and daily lives at the university. With the election approaching, students are hearing different promises, priorities and ideas f...

Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged cash for driver’s licence scheme at the Marble Hall Driver’s Licence Testing Centre in Ephraim Mogale Municipality, Limpopo. The suspects appeared before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on 14 September 2026 and face charges of fraud and corruption. They will remain in custody until 21 September, when they are expected to apply for...

The Congress of the People has submitted its candidates for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the party confirming that it will contest the elections on 4 November 2026. According to the IEC Candidate Nomination Progress Report dated 14 September 2026, COPE has submitted 156 proportional representation candidates and 1,359 ward candidates as final. The party will contest in seven metropoli...

Gauteng has recorded an overall decline in several major crime categories during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, covering April to June 2026. However, a breakdown of the statistics at police-station level shows that some communities continue to experience increases in contact crime. According to the Democratic Alliance, police stations in areas including Tembisa, Diepsloot, Alexan...

South African magician Sonwabile Mekuto, better known as SosoTheMagician, has turned a childhood passion for magic into a career that has taken him across the country. Originally from Cape Town, Soso moved to Johannesburg in 2018 after completing his studies at the College of Magic, where he spent seven years learning the art of magic alongside mime, clowning, juggling and performance skills. Sinc...

Today, we’re taking a closer look at a fascinating and highly competitive sport that combines passion, precision, breeding, strategy and an incredible bond between humans and their birds pigeon racing. Our focus is on Pigeon Universe and two individuals who are making their mark in South Africa’s pigeon racing community Anees Kathrada and Fareed Kathrada. Anees Kathrada is an active competitive fa...

South Africa’s entrepreneurs and SMMEs will converge in Rustenburg this November for INNOVEX 2026, a two day innovation and enterprise development summit hosted by Brandscapers Africa. The event, taking place on 26–27 November at Ben Marais Hall, is expected to attract around 600 participants, with attendance free of charge. The summit aims to connect small businesses with government, industry lea...

Credit has become a defining feature of modern South African life, especially for young people and students seeking independence. Many start their journey with retail store accounts, believing this is the only way to build a credit record. But the reality is broader: credit scores are shaped by payment history, credit utilization, and the mix of products used. Entry level credit cards, secured stu...

South Africa’s furniture manufacturing sector faces a growing challenge of waste, with large volumes of wood and off cuts often discarded. Against this backdrop, Burgundy Collective, a local enterprise, has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable carpentry and furniture production. The company specializes in custom furniture, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, and office fittings, while also offeri...

Gauteng schools are facing a severe financial crisis, with R971 million in Norms and Standards funding still unpaid months after allocations were due. Evidence presented to the Gauteng Legislature shows that 3,647 schools were owed R2.081 billion in May, but only R1.110 billion has been paid. Special schools are among the hardest hit, with 129 institutions still owed R250.9 million, leaving them u...

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Tshego Mosadi, Founder of OOOMOSADI and co-author of Healing from the Mother Wound, is a qualified Community Development Practitioner and a passionate advocate for women empowerment, youth development and community transformation. With qualifications spanning Media and Journalism, Fraud and Forensic Studies, and Public Relations, Tshego has used her diverse skills and voice to create opportunities...

Tarryn Crossman is a South African documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist whose career has been defined by a commitment to telling stories long after the cameras stop rolling. For more than 15 years, she has worked at the intersection of truth, accountability and human resilience, producing work for Carte Blanche, Al Jazeera and MTV Staying Alive. Through TIA Productions, she has also...

The African Christian Democratic Party in Ekurhuleni is calling for urgent action from SAPS following the discovery of the bodies of five women in Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein. The party says authorities must intensify efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible, while also calling of the City of Ekurhuleni to improve safety by ensuring that streetlights remain operational and that ove...

The African Christian DeMocratic Party in Ekurhuleni is calling for urgent action from SAPS following the discovery of the bodies of five women in Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein. The party says authorities must intensify efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible, while also calling on the City of Ekurhuleni to improve safety by ensuring that streetlights remain operational and that ove...

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The African National Congress is facing growing questions about its leadership and organisational discipline ahead of the local government elections. This follows a series of incidents involving senior ANC figures using profanity while addressing members of the public, coupled with controversy over the party's late submission of candidate lists to the Electoral Commission. The developments have ra...