neville # Celebrating Professor Siphiwo Mahala’s Literary Works In an inspiring celebration of South African literature, Professor Siphiwo Mahala has launched two significant new works: “The Missing Pages” and “The House of Truth and Bloke and His American Bantu: Two Plays.” The launch took place at the Joburg City Library, where Professor Mahala engaged with audiences … Read more
### Breaking Barriers: Simphiwe Mohlahlo Realises Her Motorsport Dreams In a male-dominated field where women and girls represent only about 10% of participants, Simphiwe Mohlahlo is making significant inroads into the world of motorsport. As a rookie driver, Simphiwe is not just chasing her dreams but is also inspiring a generation of women who aspire … Read more
**Title: Historic POW Exchange between Ukraine and Russia Amid Easter Ceasefire Sparks Hope for Peace** In a significant development amidst the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, both nations recently engaged in the largest prisoner of war (POW) swap since the onset of the war three years ago. In a coordinated effort, both countries exchanged … Read more
**Title: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Urges Unity and Respect for Democracy in Easter Sermon** In a poignant Easter sermon delivered at St. George’s Cathedral, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the head of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, called for greater respect for the democratic processes in South Africa. Addressing the congregation on the significance of Easter, Makgoba … Read more
**Mass Funeral Held for Limpopo Taxi Crash Victims** *Date: [Insert Date]* *Location: Limpopo, South Africa* In a tragic turn of events, a mass funeral was held on Sunday for eight of the thirteen individuals who lost their lives in a devastating taxi crash that occurred between Acornhoek and Hoedspruit in Limpopo. The crash, which resulted … Read more
### Churches Warn Congregants Against River Baptisms Amid High Water Levels in the Vaal As Easter weekend approaches, churches in Kimberley, Northern Cape, are advising congregants to avoid river baptisms due to dangerously high water levels in the Vaal River. Recent heavy rains in the region, coupled with the recent opening of sluice gates at … Read more
### ZCC Pilgrims Set to Return from Moria After Easter Celebrations **Moria, South Africa** – As the Easter celebrations draw to a close, thousands of members of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) and Saint Engenas ZCC are making their way out of Moria, where the church’s annual Easter pilgrimage culminated in a series of significant … Read more
**Title: Ekurhuleni’s Resilience Amid Tragedy: Tembisa Hospital Fire Contained and Community Mourns Lives Lost in Limpopo** *Date: April 20, 2025* Ekurhuleni’s emergency services faced a significant challenge early this morning when a fire erupted at the Emergency Unit of Tembisa Hospital. Fortunately, Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza confirmed that the fire has been effectively contained, and … Read more
### Easter Holidays Diluted by Commercialisation: A South African Perspective As the Easter weekend approaches, a significant divide emerges within South African society: the tension between the religious observance of Easter and its growing commercialization. While faith leaders emphasize the importance of the holiday as a time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, critics … Read more
### Access Chapter 2 Responds to Zille’s Remarks While Celebrating Historic UN Statement for LGBTI Rights In a landmark week for LGBTI rights in South Africa, Access Chapter 2 (AC2) is both celebrating an important milestone and addressing ongoing challenges within the community. The advocacy group commended their founding director and current Deputy Minister of … Read more
