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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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“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
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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
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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
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“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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“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,...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 28, 20242 min read
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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...
Gerda Potgieter
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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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...
Gerda Potgieter
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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KHOIKHOI VOCABULARY
KHOIKHOI MÎDI DI SAOGUB: KHOIKHOI VOCABULARY: PRONOUNS: ° Tita - I ° Sas (female) - you Sats (male) - you ° ||îs - she ||Îb - he °...

Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenberg
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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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...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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aQuellè in new partnership with KZN Netball Federation
Picture: aQuellè, KZN Netball and Department of Sports, Arts & Culture at the media launch The KZN Netball Federation announced a...
Gerda Potgieter
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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“It took me years to get a team that believes in my career”
Picture: Sibusiso Blessings Mayise .a.k.a L.O.R.D 2.0 Nothing can stop L.O.R.D 2.0 to give his fans the best music! Sibusiso Blessings...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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“Van Dance is living his dream”
Pic: Comfort "Van Dance" Kgalegi Comfort Kgalegi is a proof that dreams do come true. Multi - talented ballroom and Latin American...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Upcoming artists deserves all the respect!
Picture: Leejoy “ Mr Poopoopoo ” or “ Leejoy” as popularly known, is arguably one of the best MC around Turfloop - Mankweng in Limpopo...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Mom Pat Nkonyeni: a triumphant
Pic: Mom Pat in the middle showing off her certificate and award Getting more awards every year is every musician’s dream. Despite being...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Embracing our Culture with Jeff
The other day I was walking in the streets of the City of Oaks ( Stellenbosch) to the MÛXŪN DI OMS or Museum. What actually caught my...

Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenburg
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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