There was heartbreak and jubilation on the water Thursday, in race four of the Ola Lipton Challenge Cup offshore of Durban with Luke Wagner representing Durban Radio Boat Club clinching the win in a dramatic dash for the line. “That was … [Read more...]
Cape Town Classic Car Show
Cape Town Classic Car Show held in Parow on the 3rd November. A bright sunny day with loads of great cars and bikes on display. The best for me being the Fraser Nash TT Replica from the 1930′s. I had a great time and got to chat with … [Read more...]
Jamaica and Kenya under scrutiny
The World Conference on Doping in Sport starts tomorrow in Johannesburg, where it will consider a new anti-doping code and is expected to confirm the global doping policing body’s next president. World sports leaders will converge at the … [Read more...]
Hope to Read the Future
In a country where illiteracy among primary learners is a prevalent challenge, there are hints of hope. The 2012/2013 Stats SA report notes that “more than nine-tenths (92, 9%) of South Africans are able to read and write”. This … [Read more...]
Businesswoman creates jobs for her community
Pretoria – “I didn’t think I’d become a businesswoman,” says Mavis Sibanyoni, who employs over 60 people in her cleaning services business. Mdito Cleaning Services, which is based in Mpumalanga, was started in 2004 after Sibanyoni had … [Read more...]
DTI to host SA-Switzerland business forum
Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will this week host the South Africa-Switzerland business forum which will showcase business opportunities in the renewable energy sector. “The purpose of the business forum is to … [Read more...]
Fransman in Peru to strengthen ties
Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Marius Fransman has arrived in Lima, Peru, as part of his four-nation tour to Latin America. Fransman’s visit to Peru, according to his department, will be used … [Read more...]
Invest in hydrogen economy
Midrand – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says South Africa should invest in the hydrogen fuel economy by taking advantage of the country’s large supply of platinum deposits. Addressing a conference hosted by Mapungubwe … [Read more...]
Steenbokfontein Art Exhibition end August
Steenbokfontein Art Studio will be hosting its 19th annual art exhibition on the 31 August opening at 7:30pm This unique West Coast art experience is a celebration of both the arts and the arrival of Spring,and is presented to you each year … [Read more...]
Taking the lead in maths and science
Jabulile Elizabeth Khambule from Duduza Section 15 has dealt with the harsh realities of teenage pregnancy and high rates of unemployment all her life. But, 20-year-old Khambule told herself that her environment would never determine her … [Read more...]



