INTERVIEW WITH MASEMOLA MAMATEE PAULINE, A GRADES 9 TEACHER, ON A MIND OF A LEARNER

September is recognized as **Suicide Prevention Month**, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, promoting mental health, and providing support for those struggling with thoughts of self-harm. The observance serves as a reminder that suicide is preventable and that communities play a critical role in fostering hope and resilience…

September is Heritage Month in South Africa — a time to honour the many cultures that weave together the country’s diverse identity. Among them is the proud and vibrant **Venda culture**, rooted in the far north of Limpopo. Rich in tradition, language, music, and spirituality, the Venda people have preserved…

Glencore has initiated a formal retrenchment process at several of its vital ferrochrome and vanadium smelting sites in South Africa, chiefly targeting the Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters in Rustenburg. Additionally, the Lion smelter is under evaluation and may see its operating capacity reduced by half. The company’s Rhovan vanadium operations,…

The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists brought together some of Johannesburg's brightest young minds to showcase their innovative research projects under this year’s theme ‘’Future of SA Science Is in Good Hands’’ at the Wits Flower Hall. Participants, ranging from Grade 4 to matric learners, presented projects addressing real-world challenges,…

The G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) Hackathon kicked off today and will run until 5 September 2025, bringing together innovators from across the globe to address disaster risk in the face of accelerating climate change. Hosted by South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the hackathon…