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FROM ADDICT TO HOPEFUL POET
There is power in sharing inspirational stories with others. It’s a way we can connect as humans and learn from each other. All of us...
Gerda Potgieter
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Living with HIV is not the end of the world.
We had a nice chat with another brave African child who went through a lot but still stands strong. Tovhowani Makondo (31) is from...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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“I am living a life free from drugs and alcohol”
Substance abuse has devastating effects on a person’s life and the lives of those close to them. Sometimes these effects even reach...
Gerda Potgieter
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Talented author, Sikhumbule is pleading to anyone to assist in promoting his books.
Today we celebrate our Rising Star no 200! It was never an easy journey and thanks a lot to everyone who motivates us to keep going....
Phuti Ramaphakela
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Celebrating a restored life!
There is power in sharing inspirational stories with others. It is a way we can connect and learn from each other. And all of us need...
Gerda Potgieter
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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“I am motivated by awesome people who play their part in changing the world”
Rise Africans Newspaper Editor, Mr Phuti Ramaphakela celebrated Women's month with hard working wonderful woman who plays a big role in...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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The road to recovery offered full restoration for Adam
It is never too late to change your life, and nothing should hold you back from living a better life. We wanted to bring you another...
Gerda Potgieter
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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“I rely on social media and placards for marketing – small scale farmer Mndayi”
There is a saying that when you have a soil then you have food. Rise Africans Newspaper had a luck to get in touch with another...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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“I lost strength, became sick and people thought I was dying – Francina”
This article is directed to every African child who is in difficult circumstance and lost hope of life. We decided to turn the tables by...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Young people lifted Jesus higher at the KwaSizabantu conference
The week-long KwaSizabantu Youth Conference started on Wednesday, 28 June and by Thursday evening the next day over 4,000 youngsters and...
Gerda Potgieter
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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From gangster to graceful farm worker
In front of me sits the forty-two-year-old Keegan Pillay, a man who has been through life's mills a few times. He finally came out on the...
Gerda Potgieter
Jun 27, 20237 min read
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Mfiki, the gentle giant who makes an impact on food production
Mfiki Sokhela is a gentle giant – a big man with an even bigger heart. He works at Emseni Farming and found his spot among the avocado...
Gerda Potgieter
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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KwaSizabantu conference will end Youth Month on a high note
KwaSizabantu conference will end Youth Month on a high note
Gerda Potgieter
Jun 21, 20232 min read
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Concerned youth joins the Police to fight socials ills
Mankweng’s notoriety in crime and substance abuse prompted the youth of this area to join its policing precinct in an attempt to mitigate...
Isaac Ramothwala
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Owayefisa ukuba ngumculi usengummbazi.
UChristopher Nzuza odabuka eThekwini, kwaMashu ePoly Clinic. Uzalwa uNkz. Zibuye E-unice Nzuza. Ngesikhathi enengxoxo nephephandaba...
Mzikayise Ndlovu
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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“I make artwork with my mouth and am proud of myself!”
Moving on with Rising Star no: 174, we have travelled all the way to Tzaneen, Bokgaga Village close to Maake clinic, Limpopo Province in...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Rise Africans and clean up your environment
Rise Africans and clean up your environment
Gerda Potgieter
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Tseko Turns Trash To Treasure
Free State's Tseko Monyamane, an art loving person, creates amazing decoration creations with empty bottles. "l recall in 2018, going...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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Brave youth who could not stand in a queue of unemployment.
Brave Youth who could not stand in a queue of unemployment
Isaac Ramothwala
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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