Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The North West Departments of Health, Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, and Social Development conducted various initiatives in commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day under the theme ”Combating poverty and inequality is in our hands.” Health MEC Sello Lehari led activities at health facilities at Ga-Motla clinic at the Moretele Local Municipality. During an interview with YOUFM on YOU Before Noon, Lehari unveiled plans to assess and improve the state of healthcare facilities across the province. “Some of our clinics are old and as part of our 67 minutes we are here at Motla clinic to help repaint…
The daughter of the late rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and entrepreneur, DJ Zinhle, Kairo Forbes, is carrying her father’s legacy after bagging the Favourite African Kid Influencer Award at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, held in Los Angeles, USA. Back in 2019, AKA won the same award under the Favourite South African Star category. During a watch party award ceremony held in Johannesburg, the rising star walked to the stage upon the announcement of her victory, with AKA’s ‘Congratulations’ track playing in the background. “Thank you to my family and everyone who voted for me. I’m very happy and I appreciate…
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi will not feature in two of his club Inter Miami’s upcoming Major League Soccer matches, after sustaining an injury to his ankle. He was subbed in the second half of Argentina’s face off with Colombia during the Copa America tournament final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Florida The extent of the injury on his right ankle was quite evident when he was captured on video in tears, placing an ice pack on the swelling that can be likened to the size of a tennis ball. However, Argentina was still able to lock in…
Congratulatory messages and praises continue to pour in for Limpopo-born wheelchair tennis player, Kgothatso Montjane, after she and her Japan team-mate, Yui Kamiji claimed a remarkable Wimbledon Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles victory in London. The two defeated the Dutch duo, Diede De Groot and Aniek van Koot 6-4,6-4 in straight sets during an electrified clash on Sunday. Montjane, who is the first black South African woman to compete at Wimbledon, clinched her third grand slam title with this victory. The Sports, Persons with Disabilities ministries and the Limpopo government were amongst those who extended their well wishes and tributes to the…
Apart from food, dance and sports, another way to capture the hearts of Mzansi is through song and what better way to do it than with the national anthem. Singer and former 7de Laan actor, Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane did exactly that when she was performing the rendition of the national anthem at the opening ceremony of the two-legged Test series match between the Springboks and Ireland at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday. Clad in the green colours of the Bokke, KB delivered exceptional and powerful vocals of the five languages encompassed in the song. It was the last part…
Collaborative efforts between the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) , the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) and the police have led to the closure of 17 illegal initiation schools across the province. This follows an oversight visit conducted by the PICC since the start of the winter season. According to the Committee Chairperson, Kgosi Godfrey Ramosetlho Gasebone, over 100 initiates were rescued during the operation. “Other initiates were rescued from illegal schools in Moretele Motla, Makapanstad, Kromkuil, Klipgat, Kgabalatsane, Hebron, Letlhabile, Tigane, Goedgeyonden, Mahikeng, Mareetsane, Coligny, Boikhutso, Makouspan and Madibogo which were shut down. The…
The South African Parliament has once shown the country and the world that not everything has to be serious business there. Even during debates or a prestigious occasion such as the swearing-in of cabinet Ministers and their deputies, you are guaranteed some comedy and disbelief. This time though it wasn’t scenes of Members of Parliament (MP’s) howling at each other, nor being dragged out by parliament’ security officers. But it was over the word, ‘conscientiously.’ According to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, the word means “taking care to do things carefully and correctly.” It formed part of an oath of office…
The historic father-son NBA on-court duo of basketball star LeBron James and his son Bronny has been mired in controversy, as sceptics associated his draft to the Los Angeles Lakers with nepotism. This as the LA Lakers selected Bronny with the No.55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm last month. Businessman and rapper, Rick Ross clapped back at critics bickering over Bronny’s milestone. “Nepotism! Ya’ll make me sick. Every year you come up with a new word. 80% of you people got a job from somebody you know, Lil Bronny is a bigger star than…
Newly elected Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton Mckenzie has shown excitement to take over from his predecessor, Zizi Kodwa. Following the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday evening, Mckenzie who was gunning for the Department of Home Affairs, seems to be warming up to his new position. Reacting to his appointment on Sunday, Mckenzi took on to X to reveal some of his plans to give spinning (drag racing) a new face and make it an official sport. “There is one promise I made. Spinning and stance are not crimes, you will see that I promise…
“Mzansi to the world” continues to manifest into reality, as our musicians are celebrated internationally. SA Pop sensation Tyla and Matorokisi hitmaker, Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona popularly known as Makhadzi made Mzansi proud at the 2024 BET Awards, held in Los Angeles, USA, on Sunday night. Tyla, who won a Grammy earlier this year, secured the Best International Act and Best New Artist categories, while Makhadzi scooped the Best New International Act award. The recent milestone, being Makhadzi’s first BET award, was an addition to her celebrations as it came on her 28th birthday. “I’m so happy. I started making and selling my music in the…