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Thungela and the University of Pretoria sign MoA to strengthen psycho-social support in Mpumalanga schools

By Staff Reporter Thungela has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with University of Pretoria’s (UP) Educational Psychology Department. As part of this collaboration, the Department of Educational Psychology at the university will deploy master’s students to various schools to offer essential psychosocial support to both educators and learners in the foundation and intermediate phases….

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Two Fires Displace Over 112 in Makause Settlement

By Duncan Mnisi Primrose, Ekurhuleni — The Makause Informal Settlement has suffered two devastating fires in less than a week, displacing over 112 residents. The latest blaze struck early Wednesday, destroying 18 shacks and injuring two people, one from a leg injury and another from smoke inhalation.  Firefighters from multiple stations contained the fire in…

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Captivating Tales of Africa’s Roots: A Review of Indaba, My Children

By Duncan Mnisi In the realm of African folklore and cultural storytelling, Indaba, My Children by Vusamazulu C. Mutwa stands out as a profound literary treasure, weaving together myth, history, and spirituality. First published in 1964, this collection of folktales paints a vivid tapestry of Africa’s ancestral past, celebrating the resilience and richness of indigenous…

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Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu to Be Honoured with State Funeral on Saturday

By Montsho Matlala Middelburg – Long-serving South African diplomat and former National Council of Provinces chairperson, Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, will be laid to rest in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on Saturday. President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted Mahlangu a Special Official Funeral Category 2, acknowledging his role in drafting South Africa’s Constitution and serving in the first…

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