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Students Expose Alleged Abuse, Corruption at Mpumalanga School
By Duncan Mnisi Bushbuckridge— Students at St. George Comprehensive School have raised alarm over what they describe as a climate of fear and corruption under the leadership of headmaster Mr. O. Ngungwini. Allegations circulating on social media accuse him of bribery, abuse of power, and the exploitation of vulnerable learners. According to student accounts, learners…
Polokwane School Protests Illegitimate R400K Water Bill
By Duncan Mnisi Parents and teachers at Gen Piet Joubert School of Skills in Polokwane are protesting after being billed nearly R400,000 for water the school never received. The school, which serves more than 600 students, has endured unreliable water supply for over four years. Residents and staff point to persistent shortages in the nearby…
Life Sentence for Limpopo Man Who Killed Stepfather with Spade
By Montsho Matlala Groblersdal: The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Sekhukhune has welcomed the life imprisonment imposed by the Groblersdal Regional Court on a man found guilty of murdering his stepfather at their home in Leeuwfontein, outside Marble Hall, Limpopo.Joseph Phaahla, 28, struck his stepfather, Simon Mothoa, 59, repeatedly on the head with…
Turning Scrap into Robots: Obrie Shabane
By Duncan Mnisi In a world increasingly driven by technology, a young South African is making waves with his innovative approach to robotics and AI. Obrie Shabane, a 22-year-old visionary engineer from Bushbuckridge, has dedicated his life to developing affordable, accessible robotic solutions aimed at tackling real-world challenges in health, security, and education. Shabane’s journey…