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Maud Khumalo turns one eye to COSAFA semis after early qualification | soccer: Banyana Banyana coach Maud Khumalo is already worried about competition in the next phase as she eyes further progression in the COSAFA Women’s Championships….continue reading HERE. Chippa shoot down Arrows, rise to third | SuperSport: Chippa United defeated Golden Arrows 2-0 in a Betway Premiership match played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday night. Goals from Siphelo Baloni and Andile … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News 28 October 2024

South Africa Gets COSAFA Women’s Championship off to a Winning Start  – gsport4girls: Banyana Banyana got their COSAFA Women’s Championship off to a winning start in Gqeberha on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. The South Africans won 1-0 against Namibia in their opening match of the competition.The home side’s inexperience showed as they failed to score from their chances created. A good goal-scoring opportunity fell to Keisha Hendricks in the first half but she couldn’t find the back of the … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News 25 October 2024

A shocking incident at a Limpopo, where a Grade 10 school girl committed suicide after being assaulted by a classmate has raised the concerns about youth violence and bullying in schools. What made the matter more concerning is that while the incident was captured on camera, the school children allegedly cheered and no-one tried to help her.Many young people today want to be Instafamous and well-known, and a disturbing trend of filming and sharing school violence is making things worse. This … [Read more...] about Silent Violence: The Devastating Impact of Social Bullying Revealed

Masters graduate’s research spotlights women’s right to menstrual leave – and lack thereof in South Africa. But what is menstrual leave, who does it impact, how does it work, and what are its implications?By Clarize MaschakaAdditional reporting by Thandile Nkoyi South Africa’s lax stance on menstrual leave violates women’s rights to equality, sexual and reproductive health, a safe and healthy working environment, and economic participation argues researchers and social media influencers. A new … [Read more...] about SA’s Lack of Menstrual Leave Policy Violates Women’s Rights – UKZN Researcher, Social Influencer

By Keabetswe Monwametsi, additional reporting by Thandile NkoyiWith an inflation rate of 5.1% as of June 2024 and an unemployment rate of 45% among youth aged 15-35, it makes sense to have multiple streams of income living in South Africa. The internet is an attractive avenue of hustling for extra income by young people. South Africa is home to over 60 million people as of January 2024, of which 45 million are internet users. Additionally, 53% of the total internet user-base were active on at … [Read more...] about Four Tips to Make Up to R5000 a Month Online

By Lucy Dilland, additional reporting by Thandile NkoyiTEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is a surefire way for you to head overseas for a teaching job and get paid for it. If you prefer staying in sunny South Africa for now, TEFL also allows you to work from the comfort of your own home, you only need to have a stable internet connection and a laptop. What is TEFL?Getting certified in TEFL equips one with the skills and expertise to teach non-English native speakers how … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider Teaching English as a Foreign Language

By Ayabonga Tambeka, additional reporting by Thandile NkoyiSide hustling while studying can allow students to gain experience, improve their future employment prospects, and earn extra income – and computer programming is one of the most lucrative side-gigs that are available. Whether you are a computer programming student or just want to broaden your skill set and earn some money on the side, below are a few ways to learn coding, possibly make some money, and gain some valuable experience. What … [Read more...] about Learn to Code and Make Money

By Erin HowardStudent debt is a struggle for many young South Africans. Despite 1,3 million students receiving support through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), fee shortfalls or loss of NSFAS funding results in crippling debt. Students cannot register at another university, receive their marks, or graduate when they owe money to a university. Students also can’t receive their degree which hinders their ability to find work or get shortlisted for jobs. Deputy Dean for … [Read more...] about South African Students Are Drowning In Debt

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it is evacuating people in flooded areas to churches and community halls. Hundreds of families across Nelson Mandela Bay have sought shelter in churches and community halls after their homes were badly flooded on Monday night. Essential infrastructure is badly damaged. Several main roads in Kariega and Gqeberha have washed away. Schools and some factories in affected communities were also closed for the day. On Tuesday morning, we found scores of people and … [Read more...] about Families Evacuated From Their Flooded Homes in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Kwanda Sibango, additional reporting by Thandile NkoyiImage via Adobe Stock. Running a successful side hustle means staying on top of your spending, managing separate business and personal bank accounts, and knowing how to market your product to the right audience. With unemployment and inflation at all-time highs, being able to qualify yourself for discounts from your suppliers, can also save you some hard-earned rands. You should also know how to keep your customers coming back to your side … [Read more...] about Run Your Side Hustle Like a Boss