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A man with many talents
When you feel your mood is low, go to You tube and search “ Limpopo Wa Popaye ” and have some laughter. We met a multitalented young man...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jan 132 min read


My dream is to own a publishing company
We caught up with one of the best Poet, Author and writer from Ha - Kutama, Muduluni, Venda - Limpopo Province in South Africa. Ishmael...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jan 82 min read


From poverty to a shining star
Teboho Sputla Pitiri needs no introduction in the entertainment industry. His fans and followers will tell you about the messages from...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Community radio station Radio Khwezi was awarded for innovation and excellence
A community radio station, Radio Khwezi, celebrated its remarkable successes at the 2024 Telkom Radio Awards on 30 November, where it...
Gerda Potgieter
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Born to entertain
Magasene Carmeroon Seabela (42) is from Dan Village, Tzaneen in Limpopo Province, South Africa. He started school at N'waxindzhele...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Dec 9, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Dec 5, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 29, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 28, 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...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 27, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 25, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 22, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 18, 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 14, 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...
Phuti Ramaphakela
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...
Gerda Potgieter
Nov 11, 20242 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....
Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 7, 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...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 5, 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...

Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenburg
Oct 29, 20241 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...
Gerda Potgieter
Oct 29, 20242 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...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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