Review: Bud, not Buddy
"Bud, Not Buddy is a children's book written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is a heartwarming story of a 10-year-old boy looking for his father. Bud Caldwell is the main character of the book, staying with his mother up until..."
Read MoreSolidarity Across Borders: Understanding the Israel-Hamas Agreement and what it means for Palestinians
"Since 07 October 2023 Gaza has been at war and experiencing endless attacks leading to yet another genocide committed by Israel. Countless lives and homes have since been lost, countless Palestinian rights are being violations and the whole Gaza strip..."
Read MoreJohannesburg’s Fly Infestation, A Growing Concern
"Johannesburg residents have been battling a severe fly infestation in recent weeks, with many people reporting swarms of flies in their homes, gardens, and public spaces. Karibu went around the Joburg CBD and spoke to people in the street and..."
Read MoreThree lessons in activism from Mark Weinberg
"Mark Weinberg: 5 January 1974 to 28 January 2025. There is no single person who could be described as the founder of the Right2Know Campaign, but Mark Weinberg, who died of a heart attack on 28 January, came the closest..."
Read MoreUrgent Call for Solidarity with the Congolese People
"The Democratic Republic of the Congo is under attack by the M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). The M23 is a proxy force for Rwanda. Rwanda is backed to the hilt by the United States, the United Kingdom, France..."
Read MoreUS Developments Should Worry for SA
"Following United States President Donald Trump's recent move to freeze foreign aid, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi spoke about the magnitude of South Africa’s fight against HIV and the United States’s contribution to it. We are running the world's biggest..."
Read MoreKathorus Schools’ Readiness For the 2025 Academic Year?
"As the 2025 academic year has begun, concerns surrounding infrastructure, availability of teaching resources, and teachers’ preparedness have raised questions about the readiness of public schools to provide quality education. With the poor public education system, we looked at the..."
Read MoreWomen’s Gardening Project Empowers Community in Khayelitsha
"Community gardens play an important role in building strong, healthy communities. They provide fresh, nutritious food and bring people together. By growing their own food, community members can connect, creating a more connected and sustainable community. Igalelo labafazi is women..."
Read MoreSocial Work in Crisis?
"South Africa is a country mostly dominated by working communities. These communities are mainly Black (African, so called Coloured and Indian) people who live below the breadline. Many dependent on the social welfare system in the form of social grants..."
Read MoreTeachers at Qhayiya Say They Fear Poisoning
"On 19 January 2025 the school received a letter from the Department of Education, the letter warned parents and learners about the dangers of buying food from spaza shops and from street vendors. In the Ndlambe Municipality area, there were..."
Read MoreIssues of placement of children in schools
"The issues surrounding the placement of children in public Schools has cause a lot of frustration and anger on parents. On 15 January 2025, the school academic year commenced. The first week of school was a nightmare for many parents..."
Read MoreIncreasing Crime in Bathurst Community
"The community of Bathurst, in Makhanda, Eastern Cape is facing a big problem of increasing crime every day. Many young people between the ages 13-27, are out of school and unemployed and they are falling victims to drugs abuse. The..."
Read MoreVelile Secondary School Results Leave Community Beaming with Pride
"Eastern Cape – Learners making up the class of 2024 gathered along with their parents at Velile Secondary School in Bathurst, Makhanda, to receive their final results. Velile Senior Secondary School is infamous for criminal behaviour from learners and a low..."
Read MoreNot the best festive for Johannesburg recyclers
"It was not a good Christmas holiday for Johannesburg recyclers, as they were left without an income, this is after most depot sites in Johannesburg closed and exchange prices were reduced during the December holidays. During the festive season, recyclers..."
Read MoreAfternoon Program Empowers Learners in Swaneville
"South Africa is a country characterised by shocking inequality at all levels of life. This is very clear in the education system even 30 years after apartheid legally ended with many schools struggling with infrastructure and support for learners. The..."
Read MoreSterkspruit Communities Cry Out for Access to Clean Water
"Day zero is a harsh reality for Sterkspruit, a small rural town in the Eastern Cape (EC) where residents are struggling to access water to survive amid a severe water crisis. Sterkspruit, is home to indigent communities struggling to access..."
Read MoreCalls for Initiation Practices to be Suspended in Eastern Cape
"Yet again the Eastern Cape province is troubled by initiation school-related crises. What is meant to be a celebration of young boys transitioning to manhood is instead causing their deaths. The practice is meant to mark boys’ passage to manhood..."
Read MoreYouth Substance Abuse is a Challenge in Our Communities
"It's heartbreaking to see the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and even communities. Walking down the streets of Bronville, where I am from, standing at the street corner where adolescent boys and girls are sitting under a..."
Read MoreAlcohol Now a Social Issue Costing R7.7 billion!
"The month of December is a time of celebrations of all sorts in South Africa. Celebrations include weddings, family gatherings, parties, and even the welcoming back of those who return from the traditional initiation school into manhood. During this time..."
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