SA ROSE DESPITE THE ODDS IN 2025
As the year draws to a close, there is a plethora of reflections to draw upon considering the year that has been – 2025. We often dwell on the masses of challenges that plague our society, but what’s most remarkable is our resolve to continuously improve and adapt, despite these. Contextually, South Africa contends with […]
BUSINESS ICON MASHILE-NKOSI LEADS CROWDS IN STEM CELL AND BLOOD DONATION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Renowned businesswoman and philanthropist, Daphne Mashile-Nkosi, has led a public awareness campaign aimed at basic education around the debilitating lack of stem cell and blood donation in South Africa. The event was organized by the Stanley & Daphne Nkosi Foundation (SDNF) and actively supported by the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, SA National Blood Service (SANBS), […]
ZAKITHI NKOSI STEM CELL DONATION AWARENESS AND RECRUITMENT DRIVE
The Stanley & Daphne Nkosi Foundation (SDNF), supported by DKMS Africa, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), and the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) is appealing for media partnership ahead of the Stem Cell & Blood Donation Drive. Date: 13 December 2025 Venues: Maponya Mall The drive is held in honour of Zakithi […]
NORTH WEST MEC SAMBATHA LEADS BY EXAMPLE AS HE CHOOSES PUBLIC HOSPITAL OVER PRIVATE HEALTHCARE
Madoda Sambatha, the North West provincial MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, is a leader who lets his actions to speak louder than words. He won the hearts of scores of people across the country when he visited a public health facility to undergo a tooth extraction procedure. For skeptics, it can be tempting to […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN THE US ON A TRICKY WORKING VISIT
The Red Carpet was roll-out as South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at the Joint Base Andrews Airport in Washington, US, for a high-stakes diplomatic visit. This working visit is aimed at mending the increasingly strained relationship between South Africa and the United States. Once considered a stable partner on the African continent, South Africa […]
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BAN SHOWS THAT DEPENDENCY IS AFRICA’S GREATEST DOWNFALL
This past week, USA President Donald Trump left the world dumbfounded after ordering an indefinite halt of the dispersal of HIV/AIDS medications for a whopping 90 days. This has sent a shockwave across global humanitarian and health communities, leaving many concerned about the devastating impact on impoverished nations that are exceedingly reliant on foreign aid. This executive order […]
THE UNBEARABLE PRICE WE PAY FOR LAWLESSNESS
As the end of the year draws nearer, and the festive season kicks into full gear, many cities are grappling with an unsettling rise in lawlessness – one that is all too common during this time of the year. From heightened crime to rampant injuries, the festive season can – like the flip of a […]
WORLD AIDS DAY: IGNORANCE DOES HAVE CONSEQUENCES
Today, the 1st of December, marks the international commemoration of World AIDS Day(WAD). This day, established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) 37 years ago, aims notonly to raise awareness about the HIV and AIDS, but also aims to demonstrate internationalsolidarity in light of this worldwide peril. The theme for this year’s WAD is: “Take […]