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900 Rural Schools on the Verge of Closure

The unexpected news that the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department plans to shut down more than 900 rural schools has sent shockwaves across the South African education system. This disturbing turn of events follows…

By Nova July 30, 2023 2 min read

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Schools, Hospitals, and Police Stations Exempt from Load Shedding

By Nova July 29, 2023 3 min read

The Pretoria High Court issued a historic ruling that would offer relief to millions: it ordered the government to exempt hospitals, clinics,…

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How a Youth-Led Co-op is Changing the Face of Agriculture

By Nova July 28, 2023 3 min read

A revolutionary shift is germinating in the ground of Marapyane, Mpumalanga. The youth-run agricultural cooperative Bakgatla Grain Project is producing a bountiful…

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Buy Local and Create Jobs

By Nova July 27, 2023 3 min read

Chuck Chilli is owned by Boikano Sikwane, a 46-year-old local business tycoon. Her boundless ambition and insatiable appetite for achievement have given…

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How Shocky Nengovhela Conquered a Male-Dominated Industry

By Nova July 26, 2023 3 min read

A fearless female entrepreneur has entered the male-dominated steel industry in the heart of Mpumalanga. Shocky Nengovhela, a driven mechanical engineer from…

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Waitress Hits Jackpot with R24,000 Tip

By Nova July 25, 2023 4 min read

An extremely exorbitant restaurant bill recently went viral, sending shockwaves through social media. It wasn't just the enormous sum that got people…