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Women, Resilience, and the Road to Electric — Mabuyane Rallies Industry at NAACAM Show 2025
By Buchule Putini Gqeberha, Eastern Cape — Day two of the NAACAM Show 2025 shifted gears from exhibition floor buzz to hard talk on transformation, infrastructure, and the future of South Africa’s automotive sector — with Premier Oscar Mabuyane delivering a rallying call to delegates. “The automotive sector remains largely male-dominated,” Mabuyane acknowledged, speaking…
Tragedy in Soweto as E-Hailing Vehicles Come Under Violent Attack
By Duncan Mnisi Soweto, Gauteng – A tragic incident unfolded Wednesday evening at Maponya Mall, leaving one person dead and two others injured in a violent assault on e-hailing drivers. The attack, believed to be linked to ongoing tensions within the local transportation industry, has shocked the community and prompted a swift police response. According…
Evictions Spark Violence at Pharoe Park, Germiston
By Duncan Mnisi Germiston, Gauteng — Calm has returned to Pharoe Park in Germiston after a week of unrest sparked by mass evictions from municipal rental units and a fiery protest that saw a government building set ablaze. The incident has underscored ongoing tensions between authorities and communities over housing and law enforcement. On Tuesday,…
Preparations for the 10th MPUCE Gain Momentum
Emanzana unanimity: Preparations for the 10th edition of the Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience (MPUCE) gained momentum, drawing in local artists heading into the festival. The event took place from August 12 to 14 in Emanzana, a vibrant community that hosted the Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience. The festival’s developmental arm, the Creatives Workshop, played a key role over…