South Point workers up in arms over unpaid covid-19 allowances
The private student accommodation company is caught between the Unemployment Insurance Fund and workers stressed by the regulations to control the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
NSFAS students in catered residences to get food allowances
“It is only fair that you get your allowance because you are eating somewhere.” (more…)
Students society raises funds for shelters
The online campaign hopes to aid 51 women with essentials.
Wits actuarial science student wins award, R150 000 for school
The fellowship will afford Jimmy Yuan the opportunity to be mentored by Discovery Limited founder and CEO, Adrian Gore. (more…)
Master a variety of skills to make it in radio, conference told
Participants at the Ask the Programme Manager webinar got all the tips for cracking into the radio industry. (more…)
Gauteng universities head up population research
A population research project focusing on low-income communities in Johannesburg has been launched by the universities of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
PROFILE: Witsie provides comfort to GBV victims from a distance
“It’s all about comfort, even if I don’t know who is receiving the bag” (more…)
PROFILE: Nonhlanhla Koaho commits to caring for the less fortunate in her community
“From a very young age I’ve always aspired to bring change in my community.” (more…)
Profile: Nokwazi Moyo and a life dedicated to developing the youth
“I think supporting young people is the most important responsibility that people with over 50 years of life experience have. It is an easy investment in the future of society.”
Nightlife after lockdown
Expect a different nightlife when clubs and bars reopen in the distant future.
As told to: Paramedic not expecting ‘thank you’ for job on the front lines
Mariam Tootla (22) from Ormonde, Johannesburg has been a paramedic for over four years, and is currently working as a reserve for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services.
INFOGRAPHIC: Prioritising mental health and well-being
Help is on hand during lockdown. (more…)
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- Bonus Episode: There's a Zille on my stoepSince her announcement as the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Helen Zille has dominated national headlines. In this bonus episode of We Should Be Writing podcast, hosts Lulah Mapiye and Bonolo Mokonoto dissect a media meet-and-greet with the mayoral hopeful. From her extensive political résumé to her controversial public utterance, we examine why the Democratic Alliance has chosen Hellen Zille as their candidate for the 2027 local mayoral elections. Additionally, […]