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Dominique Jeftha

Experienced Multimedia Journalist with a demonstrated history of working for News24. Skilled in Photography, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Word, Adobe Indesign CC, and Writing. Strong media and communication professional with a …

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Nonkululeko Matiwane

I’m a multimedia journalist and communications professional with over five years of experience creating impactful content across print, digital, and social platforms. My work spans major South African media outlets …

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Maneo Mohale

Maneo Mohale is an editor, feminist writer and poet. Their work has appeared in various local and international publications, most notably in Bitch Media, where they were the 2016 Global …

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Ernst Calitz

Ernst Calitz is a journalist and newsletters editor who has reported from 6 countries across two continents.

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Laura Swanepoel

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Lance Branquinho

Twenty years in digital media, with extensive content experience. Published thought leader in automotive technology, sustainability, and product trends. Proven short-form mobile and long-form digital SEO content production. Extensive CMS …

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Latest Articles

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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Abdul Salim Nkosi
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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 …
By Abdul Salim Nkosi
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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 …
By Namhla Monakali
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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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 …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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Drum Top 50 Inspiring Women | Connie Chiume on her new project, Essence of Africa, and longevity | News24

She needs no introduction as her body of work speaks for itself.The veteran actress died this week at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 72.Her family shared a statement stating she suffered a long illness and have asked for privacy during this time. We spoke to her …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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How do you get 50 stolen rhino horns out of SA? Coffee or corruption, say experts, or maybe as mugs

Customs officials are on high alert for 50 rhino horns, stolen from a North West stockpile. Experts say the horns could be smuggled out of the country in a multitude of ways. Since 2015, SARS has confiscated more than R505 million in rhino horns at ports of entry.
By Nicole McCain
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PICS | A DRC park just got a starter pack of white rhino from SA, in a fight against extinction

It’s been almost two decades since rhino grazed on the plains of one of Africa’s oldest national parks. Now, an ambitious conservation project will see a herd of 16 South African rhino sourced from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal make Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of …
By Nicole McCain
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Fuel Hike Bites Hard Into Nigeria's Growing Gig Economy

Since Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declared that there would no longer be petroleum subsidy in his inaugural address at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the country has been gripped by chaos and outbursts. First, fuel stations began shutting down and hoarding fuel thereby creating scarcity. Then came the sudden over 100 …
By Abiodun Salako
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What You Should Know About NCC's Harmonised Short Codes

In March, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mobile network operators to begin implementation of approved harmonised short codes, HSC, for providing certain services to telecom customers in Nigeria. This was in line with the commission's goal in developing and implementing a consumer-centric approach to telecom regulation in the country. The …
By Abiodun Salako
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Nigeria Becomes Second Country To Approve Malaria Vaccine: Here Are 7 Facts You Should Know About R21

Nigeria has become the second country to approve the R21 malaria vaccine produced by the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, Serum Institute of India, SII. Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, disclosed this Monday at a press briefing in Abuja. …
By Abiodun Salako
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From volunteer to farmer – how this Cedara graduate took the bull by the horns | News24

If you are a high school pupil who dreams of one day running a successful commercial farm, many people will suggest that you enrol for a diploma at an agricultural college.Cedara College of Agriculture, in Hilton, near Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, is one of the oldest and most recognised agricultural college and …
By Nonkululeko Matiwane
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Highway patrol: The race to create wildlife corridors before species die out

Conservationists are championing wildlife corridors as a way to save migratory or roaming species. The corridors have proved beneficial for large animals such as elephants. Wild dogs, which require extensive range, can also benefit from the corridors.
By Nicole McCain
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Repopulating wild with cheetahs: South African cats to swell numbers of new population in India

Twelve cheetahs will be relocated to India to help build a population at Kuno National Park. Cheetahs were declared extinct in the country 70 years ago. Three of the cheetahs have been donated by the Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.
By Nicole McCain
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Scottish farmer says competition from SA makes harvest 'unviable', donates entire blueberry crop

• For more stories, go to the News24 Business front page. A Scottish farmer is giving away his entire crop of blueberries, worth £2 million (R42 million), to charity, saying cheap imports and high labour costs have made harvesting the fruit economically unviable. Peter Thomson has been growing blueberries at …
By StuartintheField
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Scottish farmer says competition from SA makes harvest 'unviable', donates entire blueberry crop

• For more stories, go to the News24 Business front page. A Scottish farmer is giving away his entire crop of blueberries, worth £2 million (R42 million), to charity, saying cheap imports and high labour costs have made harvesting the fruit economically unviable. Peter Thomson has been growing blueberries at …
By StuartintheField
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Black business lobby group ready to fight National Treasury's new draft procurement rules

The Black Business Federation (BBF) is planning a legal challenge to the National Treasury's newly released draft Preferential Public Procurement Framework guidelines, saying that the draft guidelines leave black South Africans and their businesses at a disadvantage when bidding for government tenders. National Treasury released updated tender regulations in terms …
By Lorraine Shabangu
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