SAPS Ringfences G20 Protests and Warns of Zero Tolerance for Disruptions at Nasrec

G20 banners line the entrance of the Nasrec Expo Centre, where SAPS has designated specific protest zones and warned motorists to expect heavy traffic disruptions during the summit.. Picture Credit: Daily Dispatch By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) says protest action during this weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Nasrec…

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Ramaphosa Opens Ivanplats Mine in Mokopane Amid Community Protests

President Cyril Ramaphosa, Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and Robert Frieland executive co-chair of Ivanhoe Mines during the opening ceremony of Ivanplats Platreef Mine in Mokopane. Picture Credit: Mogalakwena Municipality By Montsho Matlala Mokopane — Despite protests from sections of the surrounding communities, President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, officially opened…

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Aid Finance Founder Pushes Forward With Bold Banking Vision

From bank teller to banking boss: Nkosinathi Mdlovu’s bold mission to launch a black‑owned bank with Aid Finance. Credits: Nkosinathi Mdlovu (Supplied) By By Duncan Mnisi Bushbuckridge — Nkosinathi Mdlovu, a determined entrepreneur and founder of Aid Finance, is fast becoming a disruptive force in South Africa’s financial landscape. A former Capitec Bank employee, Mdlovu left…

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From Eggs to Enterprise: Malema Crafts DIY Incubators and Sells Chickens

Diphama Malema, who holds a diploma in animal production, has started his own chicken business.. Picture Credit: Montsho Matlala By Montsho Matlala SESHEGO – With unemployment wreaking havoc in South Africa, especially among young people, some are refusing to sit back and despair. Instead, they are tapping into their talents and qualifications to survive. One…

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