There is growing public frustration and anger at the levels of crime in South Africa and there is need to make it safer.

There are only a few African university presses functioning in 2022, a survey revealed that only 15 out of 52 are still active.

South Africa is home to about 2 million immigrants and many of them struggle to access public services including healthcare.

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has invested an estimated R12 million in refurbishing a training centre in Benoni, Ekurhuleni.

Phumudzo Muthanyi (29) and Mbali Mokgosi (31) from Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, successfully turn junk into high-end fashion.

Mthokozisi Shange (31) of Kagiso in Gauteng used to get work as an extra on several popular TV drama series. 

A Free State welfare organization is teaching communities about the importance of a legally adopting the children they are raising as their own.

Anna Kgaretswe is contributing to turning the fortunes of her community around through her vegetable farm which also benefits her family.

It is estimated that 9% of the continents total health expenditure is spent on people who are overweight and obese.

2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water and 3.6 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common gynaecological endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age.

Death and the King’s Horseman is a famous play based on a historical event in Nigeria in the time of British colonial rule of the country

South Africans are encouraged to visit the country’s wonderful national parks this September, which is Tourism Month.

Menzi Mthembeni Bhengu (33) a recipient of the Chevening scholarship urges others to apply for an opportunity to study overseas.

A young KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) woman is riding the success of her bean farming into the commercial agricultural space.

Given the high unemployment rates in South Africa, school learners are encouraged to familiarise with careers that are in-demand.

Customers are now able to make online bookings for appointments to process smartID card and passport applications

Racism of various kinds and in different societal spaces can only be disrupted or ended if SA’s media stops perpetuating past racism

Dinosaurs generate a lot of excitement and awe more than a number of prehistoric creatures. People all over the world are fascinated by them.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted public displays of grief around the world, even from people she never met.

Although The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are the best known stories, they’re not the complete history of Middle-earth.

Thousands of people from Zimbabwe and other countries cross through the official border post or illegal crossing points daily.

Humans cannot be infected with foot-and-mouth disease virus, so meat from an infected animal is safe for human consumption.

Many parts of the world rely on rainwater to drink, but there are concerns as to whether rainwater is safe to drink.

In the past little research had focused on how honey bees actually perform as blueberry pollinators in South Africa.

Following the presidential race in Kenya, questions now arise on how social media is viewed in legal terms.

Global cybercrime has been on the rise and is expected to grow by 15% a year over the next five years reaching $10.5 trillion a year by 2025.

Beneficiaries are being warned against selling government subsidised houses after they receive their title deeds.

The tourism and agriculture sectors are coming together to ensure innovation and job creation.

Tumisang Nkwe (28) from Taung in the North West writes accounting, business studies and economics study guides for high school learners.

Violence against women must come to an end and there is need for everyone to work together so that positive results can be achieved.

Endometriosis is found in 3-10% of women in their reproductive years, 30% of women with infertility and 30% of women with chronic pelvic pain

From a young age, Ike Lekgoro (36) learnt to work with his hands and became a shoemaker who is known for the quality of his work.

Siyanda Mthethwa (36) launched an online grocery business in response to the escalating fuel costs affecting some businesses.

Nomfundo Mkhaba (35) co-founder of Waste for Change encourages her community to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) wants to make farming more fashionable for youths.

Sanele Ndlovu (40), has been successful in getting his workshop accredited to offer in-service training to artisan students

Lebohang Dhludhlu (32) has mastered network marketing for her poultry business. She has created job opportunities for 64 women.

Zimbabwean women are the ones who mainly collect and use fuelwood and their relationship with nature is socially constructed.

During the “hard lockdown” many people in South Africa really struggled with emotional and mental health issues.

The new EU regulations are a major blow to South Africa’s citrus industry as they will severely disrupt exports.

South Africans continue to grapple with high costs of living particularly with the fuel costs which continue to rise.

Sexual violence affects both men and women but men are 10 times less likely to report the crime compared to women.

Climate change has increased global temperatures and young African children are at risk of heat stress impacts.

When Hlamarisa Ndaba’s law firm could not provide an income, she started a furniture manufacturing business

Tebogo August (37) from Lephengville in Hammanskraal survive being sexually abused at a young age is now a GBV advocate.

Sonia Malinga (23) from Piet Retief in Mpumalanga is one of the people who received a bursary from the Shoprite Group

After years of fearing for her life, a Free State woman escaped her abusive partner, thanks to the support from her community.

A KwaZulu-Natal mother, Thandeka Jali owner of Lactease has invented a tonic that enhances breast milk production.

Launched in 2018, GirlBoss is part of the AfroBotanics Group, which produces various beauty and eco-friendly hygiene products.

Kganya Mogashoa (28) was motivated by unfair treatment of women in male dominated fields to fight for women’s rights through her art.

Anatomy students are set to benefit from virtual reality in classrooms as more and more apps are being developed.

Researchers discovered that Curdlan a popular carbohydrate produces a bacteria which triggers antibacterial responses in organisms.

South Africa is water scarce, therefore groundwater resources will be more important and should be protected more.

In Nigeria some companies offer incentives to individuals and households to make money from recyclable plastic waste.

There are seven lead firms that make up the auto assembly sector in South Africa. 430 firms make up the auto component manufacturing sector.

The South African Law Reform Commission is proposing a three-tiered strategy to reduce medico-legal litigation.

Thuli Khanyile (34) from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal is proud to be contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

Kutlwano Tshatiwa (17) developed a revolutionary phone application that is taking South Africa’s technology scene by storm.

Lilitha Sobuza (23) from Khayelitsha is one of the young women who have received funding and assistance from CHIETA.

Severe load shedding has disrupted our economy and caused extreme hardship for all South Africans over the past few weeks.

While working full-time, Thandiwe discovered that the majority of industries produce waste that could be used to make compost.

Almost 70% of South Africa’s population live in cities and towns, but urban services and infrastructure are under strain.

Lilian Ngoyi and other women leaders on 9 August 1956 led an estimated 20 000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Many places in South Africa are barren and lifeless because they do not have trees, gardens or plants, especially in township areas.

Sapper Nomonde Nomtsheke (28) was the first woman to qualify as a paratrooper in the South African Engineer Corps.

The worlds largest and heaviest carnivore, the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) can be 5 metres long and can weigh up to 3 500kg.

There were talks of establishing a second state owned power company, so as to offset the risk of relying on Eskom alone.

South Africa’s power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase connection fees for electricity users.

Small business owners are encouraged to apply for support through the Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP).

Mbali Sebapu (32) spoke with Vuk’uzenzele about her experiences using social networks to make money in order to inspire other women.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) has literally taken the fight against litter to the road.

People in community media, media entrepreneurs and “accidental journalists” need to learn journalistic skills.

Many parents probably have received little or no sex education, so they have a vague idea of what to teach their children.

Mothers said it was dangerous for their toddlers to play outside, because they fear for their hygiene and that they might get hurt.

Nomalanga Sibinda (21) is a female farmer who holds a Diploma of Agriculture in Irrigation from Taung College of Agriculture.

Lisbeth Makgoro and Sonia Mashego, both 28 are leaving a mark in the entertainment and events industry in Limpopo

Lesedi Ledwaba (33) grasped the business ideologies of the construction business through her fathers guidance.

Parents and guardians need to ensure that their children get immunised to prevent measles and other diseases.

Independent body seeks to address injustices within the legal profession so that all citizens are treated ethically.

Sibongile Raphagadi (41, not her real name*) says she knew as early as primary school that she was different.

The 594 South African medical graduates were part of the Nelson Mandela/Fidel Castro Medical Collaboration Programme.

The President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a plan to address the growing energy crisis currently being faced in South Africa.

The country needs more than transformational leaders, it needs change management and a whole new design for change to be seen

The largest countries in Sub-Sharan Africa spent between 14% and 16% of combined annual public expenditures on agriculture

60 years after independence, Burundi is ranked as the poorest countries on the planet in terms of GDP per capita.

Used clothes from first-world countries have changed the lives of many people in Africa. They are both fashionable and of very good quality.

Majority of schools teach in English only from the fourth year of schooling, this has devastating learning consequences for some learners.

Recent statistics show a general global trend of positive progress in access to water. More people have access to safe water now.

School feeding programmes are among the interventions to help students improve their health and learn better.

Dinosaur fossils can be found in many parts of the world. South Africa and Lesotho’s main Karoo Basin, contains plentiful dinosaur fossils.

The University of Pretoria is offering free online learning content for students between grade 8 and 12 in various subjects.

Tiyani Maluleke from Soweto who was a mechanic later built a food on wheels empire after his two year contract ended.

Some of the effects of climate change which were felt earlier this year include the floods which affected KwaZulu-Natal.

Dr Zulu (48), a remarkable small farmer who holds a doctrate in nutrition also hosts 20 students who are pursuing agricultural studies

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy told Parliament in 2022 that the strategic oil stocks were valued at R1 750 764 252.

Research suggests that women entrepreneurs in Africa are more vulnerable to climate change than their male counterparts.

Honey bee sperm are devilishly difficult to study, even with powerful microscopes and various tried-and-tested techniques

Five years ago, #CodeLikeAGirl was launched to equip young girls with skills and bridge the gender disparity in technology in South Africa.

Tropical deforestation and over hunting are at the root of global warming and mass species extinction and there is need for change.