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A rare disease, cancer and an oxygen machine for life – but this brave teen refuses to give up hope | News24
Rising athletics star from Piketberg on sprinting his way to the Junior Olympics | News24
“It’s difficult to say who I am away from the athletics track. My passion for athletics started early.I lived in a small town, Graafwater, outside Sandveld, until I was 10 years old.I remember my childhood: running barefoot up and down on the rough ground just to see how fast I …
Rising athletics star from Piketberg on sprinting his way to the Junior Olympics | News24
“It’s difficult to say who I am away from the athletics track. My passion for athletics started early.I lived in a small town, Graafwater, outside Sandveld, until I was 10 years old.I remember my childhood: running barefoot up and down on the rough ground just to see how fast I …
SEE PICS | Bok hero Herschel Jantjies marries his sweetheart in an elegant Winelands wedding | News24
Lawrence Maleka gets real about fame and hosting Friends of Amstel | News24
When he’s not dazzling on the London red carpet with A-listers like Tom Cruise, Lawrence Maleka is captivating Mzansi audiences. As the host of Big Brother Mzansi and the face of Friends of Amstel, he is always booked and busy. With poise and determination, he’s taking on shows and films, …
40 & Fabulous | Zikhona Sodlaka celebrates two decades in acting and reflects on motherhood | News24
She first captured hearts with her roles in Tsha Tsha, Soul City, and made a brief appearance on Generations. Actress Zikhona Sodlaka marks 20 years in the entertainment industry with nationwide Masterclass Tour starting in Gqeberha. Two decades ago, South African television was introduced to a young actress whose presence …
New Miss Bachelorette SA Anga Jamela takes aim at GBV crisis | News24
In a world where beauty pageants typically emphasise glamour and appearance, Miss Bachelorette South Africa distinguishes itself by prioritising purpose over the superficial criteria.Height, weight, and age take a back seat for a deeper mission.The platform is open to unmarried women between the ages of 25 and 55, giving them …
The Mommy Club star Nozipho Ntshangase on turning 40, her podcast and mental health | News24
Before having her three youngest children, Nozipho maintained a disciplined approach to health and fitness. "When I was trying to conceive, I was told to eat healthy and exercise, so it became a lifestyle," she explains. However, after her youngest child's birth, she lost motivation and experienced stress-induced weight loss …
From station to stadium - Chef Thuladu's Durban culinary success | News24
She never imagined that she would become the owner of a thriving catering business alongside her daughter. However, as life would have it, what began as a passion has now transformed into her livelihood.The quality of her food speaks for itself: customers who try her culinary creations invariably return for …
Nineteen hippos die in Zimbabwe after severe drought | News24
News24’s free audiobook for November is the entertaining romance novel Pillow Talk by Nivashni Nair Sukdhev, who is hailed as the new South African queen of romance. News24’s free audiobook for November is the entertaining romance novel Pillow Talk by Nivashni Nair Sukdhev, who is hailed as the new South …
13 inmates on run after Zambia detective opens cells on New Year's Eve | News24
Thirteen suspected criminals are on the loose in Zambia after a tipsy detective unlocked jail cells on New Year's Eve and told inmates they were free to go, police said on Friday.The detective "in a state of intoxication, forcibly seized cell keys" from a colleague and "unlocked both the male …
OPINION | Set aside time for annual personal meeting | News24
As the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday 31 December, many of us will whisper: “I hope 2025 treats me better”. But let’s be honest, there’s no magical reset button or prayers waiting to transform our lives overnight.The truth? If you keep walking the same paths, 2025 will look no different.We …
DRUM Top 50 Women | Nomzambo Mbatha from KwaMashu to the world, and empowering women along the way | News24
Nomzamo Mbatha hails from KwaMashu, a township in Durban, KZN. Deeply rooted in her heritage and upbringing, she often speaks about how her background has shaped her vision and drive. Through her foundation, roles on screen, and global advocacy, she continues to inspire and empower women across the world, ensuring …
Drum Top 50 Women | Karabo Motsepe-Marutla shares her journey in construction | News24
Construction is not just about hard hats and safety boots. It's about vision, resilience, and the courage to break barriers in an industry traditionally dominated by men. It's about the meticulous planning that goes into erecting structures that stand the test of time, and the determination to succeed in an …
DRUM Top 50 Women | Sonto Pooe - from quantity surveyor to building a beauty empire | News24
A calling Despite her initial foray into a conventional career, she could not ignore the deeper call to create something meaningful in the realm of natural beauty. This calling led her to found Native Child in 2016, a brand dedicated to nurturing and celebrating natural hair. Read more: Gorgeous Mbali …
DRUM Top 50 Women | Mathebe Molise's rise of a beauty empire | News24
The turning point Born in Soweto, Mathebe Molise's upbringing was steeped in a culture of progress and tradition. During Women's Month, she shared her story with DRUM, reminiscing about her childhood in Rockville, surrounded by the township's hustle and cultural vibrancy. Her parents were instrumental in her development - her …
DRUM Top 50 Women | Kass Naidoo’s 21 years of cricket broadcasting | News24
Kass Naidoo's journey began in a vibrant household where sports were a way of life. Her father, a passionate punter, introduced her to the excitement of horse racing and football. This early exposure ignited a spark within Kass, and her father's interests soon became hers. "I stayed close to him …
My Story | How Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba built Malondié | News24
She is an object lesson in never despising small beginnings.When Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba started building her Dream House brand, the visionary could never have imagined what a behemoth she would become in the fashion industry.From selling shoes and sourcing clothes in 2015, she transitioned to the art of creation, sewing and …
Tshidi Mndzebele is pioneering change in a male-dominated engineering world | News24
She is a Professional Industrial Engineering Technologist and Certified Director, as well as a Master Builders Association North exco member.She broke through a field that has long been considered a male-dominated domain, making a mark, and becoming a CEO in her early 30s.The powerhouse hailing from Kimberley, Northern Cape, is …