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Venda kingship court battle resumes in high court

23 June at 12:19 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The protracted battle for the soul of the Vha-Venda throne resumed at the Limpopo High Court on Monday, pitting dethroned king Toni Mphephu- Ramabulana against his niece, Princess Masindi Mphephu-Ramabulana.

Petrol attendant juggles shifts, studies fueling future in tech

23 June at 12:17 PM, via SowetanLIVE

At the age of 28, Nkazimulo Mthobisi, a petrol attendant from Auckland Park, is chasing a career in the tech industry with one late-night tutorial and work shift at a time. “I work full-time at a garage, and I study programming through Boston College and IQ Academy. I’ve always loved technology, and now I’m finally doing something about it,” he said.

Mining company leaves NW residents in the lurch

23 June at 05:06 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Seven community development projects that a mining company allegedly budgeted R14.3m for have gone uncompleted while the firm goes into liquidation, leaving behind desperate people.Through its 2018 Social Labour Plan (SLP), Bushveld Vametco Mine in Brits, North West, had promised to build high mast lights, roads, storm water system, sports facility, sport ground and a heritage site among other...

Mining company leaves North West residents in the lurch

23 June at 05:06 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Seven community development projects that a mining company allegedly budgeted R14.3m for have gone uncompleted while the firm goes into liquidation, leaving behind desperate people.Through its 2018 Social Labour Plan (SLP), Bushveld Vametco Mine in Brits, North West, had promised to build high mast lights, roads, storm water system, sports facility, sport ground and a heritage site among other...

Financial ombud recovers millions for consumers

23 June at 05:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

“This recovery of monies has helped individuals and families regain lost financial stability, reinforcing the institution’s role as a guardian of justice in financial services.”

The Quick Interview | Career planning takes more than just a degree

23 June at 04:18 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Job shadowing should be embraced as a vital tool towards career clarity and real-world skills, and not just  a content creation opportunity for social media. It should be a moment of self-discovery and a chance to acquire valuable skills.As pupils in grade 12 prepare to pursue a new chapter in their lives, career coach and University of Johannesburg lecturer Dr Sanele Gamede shares key...

Gamblers never win in the long run

23 June at 04:01 AM, via SowetanLIVE

For many low-income earners, gambling is not just entertainment, it is a desperate attempt to manage debt or to cover their living expenses. Each year, South Africans place more than R1-trillion in bets, with R700bn spent on sports betting alone. For many, particularly those with limited financial resources, the appeal of a big win can be incredibly tempting.

‘I grasp concepts better in isiXhosa than in English’

23 June at 04:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Hlumelo Makunga, a 19-year-old Wits University student, is living proof that learning in one’s mother tongue can be beneficial to schoolchildren.In 2016, when Makunga entered grade 4 at Ngubezulu Primary School in Tsomo, he was introduced to Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education (MTbBE). IsiXhosa was the primary language of instruction (80%) and English was a secondary language (20%) until...

Young South Africans push forward despite economic hurdles

23 June at 04:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Whether they’re behind a trombone, a fuel pump, or a laptop, SA’s youth are working, studying and most importantly hoping. In a country where youth unemployment stood at 62.4% in the first three months of 2025, many young people are forced to pursue their futures on multiple fronts while holding down jobs, chasing qualifications, and still finding the strength to dream.

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