Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
South Africa born Pop star Tyla, has stacked up another historic record with her hit single, Water. The record, which garnered immense success and went viral on TikTok, has hit 1 billion streams on Spotify. This makes her the first solo African artist to achieve such a milestone, as other African stars like WizKid and Tems amongst others, reached this level through features. Since she dropped Water, Tyla has been the epitome of “taking Mzansi to the world,” through her versatility and blend of Amapiano, Pop, R&B and Afro beats. She has been widely celebrated by receiving recognition with accolades…
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane said she’s confident that the appointment of a new National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board, will help turnaround the situation at the scheme. The scheme was placed under administration in April last year, by the Department’s former Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande after dissolving the previous board due to alleged incompetence. Dr Nkabane believes the new board will bolster efficiency, accountability and transparency in the sector. “NSFAS is a critical institution requiring the highest expertise and ethical leadership. The qualification standards for board appointments have been significantly raised to achieve…
The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, has reiterated the significance of investing in small-scale farmers in the province. This emerged when he handed over greenhouse tunnels estimated to the tune of R2,5 million to a local business, TJ Farm Fresh Enterprise is based in Bokfontein at the Madibeng Local Municipality. According to the department, the enterprise specialises in the production of vegetables, and the handover will benefit the production with the new infrastructure, which is also set to improve the quality and quantity of their crop yields. According to Sambatha, the donation will enhance the…
The Executive Mayor of the Rustenburg Local Municipality, Sheila Mabale-Huma, has condemned copper cable theft and described it as a major contributing factor to persisting power cuts in Rustenburg. This follows the arrest of a municipal employee in the Electrical Department along with other foreigners for alleged vandalism and electric cables theft in Tsitsing, near Rustenburg, estimated to be around R800 000. In an exclusive interview with YOU FM, Mabale-Huma confirmed that the municipality has opened a case with the police. “We have opened a case with the police and investigations will continue. We want to ascertain if the employee was…
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has in its recent study, found sexual harassment to be increasingly high at Institutions of Higher Learning in the country. The study was conducted at three institutions comprising Nelson Mandela University, North West University and Sol Plaatje University. “Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant challenge in South Africa due to entrenched patriarchal and sexist attitudes. University communities are increasingly at risk of GBV and sexual harassment, with students being the primary victims. Various risk factors contribute to this, including individual and institutional elements. Research indicates that both staff and students experience sexual harassment, with cisheterosexual women…
Proteas men ODI head coach, Rob Walter believes the team garnered the necessary experience it’ll need going into the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan. This despite losing by six wickets to both New Zealand and Pakistan in Lahore and Karachi respectively. The loss kicked them out of the Tri-Series final that will be played on Saturday. According to Walter, the team is in a more improved mindset to head into the Championship. “I think we have more information now than we did before, both in Lahore and Karachi. So, from that point of view, to have a good understanding of…
The recent ad campaign by retailer, Pick n Pay, caused an uproar with its feature of US businessman and rapper, Rick Ross. The Aston Martin hitmaker was spotted in Cape Town recently where the ad was shot at a Pick n Pay store, and fans initially thought he was in the mother city to work on song collaborations with local artists. However, the speculations were put to rest after Pick n Pay released their Smart Shopper promotion ad. It features South African comedian, Schalk Bezuidenhout alongside Ross, with DJ Khaled’s popular track All I Do Is Win blazing in the…
The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, is optimistic that the lifting of vegetable exports from South Africa to Botswana, will boost trade for local farmers. The ban was imposed on 16 vegetables back in December 2021 and came into effect in January 2022. Botswana attributed the decision to the promotion of self-sufficient food security and the protection of local producers. The removal of the restrictions was announced in December last year and Sambatha believes this will contribute towards job creation and restore the growth of the agricultural sector in the region. “The lifting of the…
Today marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s history—35 years since the release of Nelson Mandela from Victor Verster Prison in Cape Town. His emergence from the confines of incarceration not only represented a personal victory for the man who had spent 27 long years as a political prisoner but also heralded the dawn of a new era for a nation yearning for freedom and equality. Mandela was arrested in 1962 for his anti-apartheid activities and later convicted of high treason in 1964. His imprisonment on Robben Island is a chapter marked by suffering and sacrifice. For many years, he…
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced plans to take legal action against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the inclusion of Algeria and Taiwan fighters, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The association expressed concern that the IOC cleared the fighters to participate at the Olympics, after allegedly failing gender eligibility tests and were excluded from the IBA’s 2023 Championships. In its statement, IBA said the decision to drag the IOC to the courts was motivated by the recent executive order that prohibits transgender women from female sports, signed by American President, Donald Trump. …