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Gerda Potgieter
Dec 5, 20242 min read
It is time again for the KwaSizabantu Youth Conference
The KwaSizabantu Mission's youth conference is a notable event that celebrated its 50 Years anniversary earlier this year. The next...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 29, 20242 min read
South Africa’s ‘most-loved’ drink affects communities in various ways
It is no wonder that aQuellė was recently voted South Africa's ‘most-loved’ drink in the Askafrika ICON Brands survey. It is making a...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Emseni Farming is dedicated to cultivating food for the nation
From its inception, Emseni Farming has been deeply committed to uplifting the rural community in the Kranskop area of KwaZulu-Natal. The...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 27, 20242 min read
“He told me that he tested positive, I thought it was a joke and laughed!”
We back with sister, Mavis Tom and spoke about one of the topics people are still scare to talk about. Community will rather gossip...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 25, 20242 min read
aQuellé ViV wins again!
The aQuellé ViV Sports and Power Drinks range has been recognised as one of the BASES Top Breakthrough Innovations for 2024 in South...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Magqhogo Farm helps people in poorer areas to grow food.
Magqhogo Farm, located in the Tugela Valley beside the river, is a remarkable success story. Although this area has the potential to...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 18, 20242 min read
The story of a mission station that can support itself.
Missionaries are special people with extraordinary qualities. They selflessly help those in need without expecting anything back in...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Honouring Rev Erlo Stegen and his contributions to the Zulus
It has been one year since Rev Erlo Stegen's passing. He was a significant figure in missionary work among the Zulu people and left...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Its time to speak up or suffer in silence
When you go to the public places you normally see people smiling with happy faces but do not know how they feel inside. The world turned...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 11, 20242 min read
We are helping those in need
Like many other countries, South Africa has been affected by the pandemic and numerous incidents and natural disasters over the past few...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 7, 20241 min read
“People use to criticise my poems”
A 17 year old Grade 11 learner from Queenstown, Eastern Cape Province in South Africa will never let anyone to distract her talent....
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 5, 20241 min read
“Music can be used to fight poverty”
Rise Africans newspaper had a wonderful chat with a music producer, DJ, Sound Engineer from Nigeria. Justice Itua Iyere ( 33 ) was born...
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Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenburg
Oct 29, 20241 min read
WHAT IS IN AN INDIGENOUS NAME?
Many Geographical names here in the Western Cape where I am currently residing; have a direct derived name meaning from the First Nations...
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Gerda Potgieter
Oct 29, 20242 min read
aQuelle empowers communities to transform waste into valuable resources.
The esteemed water-bottling brand, aQuellé, located in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, has garnered multiple awards for its commitment to...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 29, 20243 min read
“I let my family and community down because of drugs”
Peer pressure is real and its unfortunate our youth are still falling into a trap. This story goes out to all African brothers and...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 28, 20242 min read
“Never EVER tolerate physical, emotional or verbal abuse!”
Cleopatra Chitsa (30) is proudly born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and currently residing in Ivory Park - Tembisa in South Africa. Ngonidzashe,...
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Gerda Potgieter
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Community cleanups are to the benefit of communities
AQuellé, the water bottling plant in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, has been a driving force in the community's clean-up efforts. Their...
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Gerda Potgieter
Oct 17, 20242 min read
aQuelle joined forces with local authorities to ensure sustainable clean-ups
The multiple award-winning water-bottling brand, aQuellé, in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, has partnered with local authorities to conduct...
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Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenberg
Oct 16, 20241 min read
KHOIKHOI VOCABULARY
KHOIKHOI MÎDI DI SAOGUB: KHOIKHOI VOCABULARY: PRONOUNS: ° Tita - I ° Sas (female) - you Sats (male) - you ° ||îs - she ||Îb - he °...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Nothing beats passion and dedication!
Pic: Spark Wezinto Mandla Xulu is a talented musician, currently found in Hammarsdale but originally born and bred in eMpangeni. He...
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