IN CONVERSATION WITH THABANG MCHUCHUMA MASHIGO

Kamogelo Aaron Tshabalala from Acudeo College, Kirkney (Gauteng Province) emerged as one of the standout performers of the year, achieving 8 distinctions. Kamogelo’s academic dedication earned them recognition as one of the top achievers in the country, reinforcing Gauteng’s strong showing.

Mutshidzi Audrey Ramovha, a learner at Khwevha Commercial School in Limpopo, also stood out among the province’s top performers. Her consistent hard work and discipline throughout the school year resulted in excellent final results that her teachers and community are incredibly proud of.

Wandile Mathe is a South African writer whose work uses the power of storytelling to inspire and empower young people. Known for his sharp teen flash fiction, Mathe’s writing is deeply rooted in real-life African youth experiences, offering authentic and relatable narratives that reflect the challenges, hopes and resilience of…

Safe Study South Africa is a Johannesburg-based non-profit organisation providing educational enrichment and creative development programmes for children from marginalised communities. Founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative was established in response to the learning disruptions faced by young people with limited access to formal schooling and academic…

Police have launched an investigation after a disturbing video circulated on social media showing a group of taxi patrollers assaulting a motorist in Vanderbijlpark, allegedly over a passenger-related dispute. The footage, which has drawn widespread outrage, shows several men believed to be affiliated with the Civic Centre Taxi Association confronting…