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Viwe Myburgh

A multimedia journalist who has not found fertile ground in the industry.

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Precious Mavuso

I am a Boston Media House graduate, holding a Diploma in Media Practices specializing in Journalism. I have experience as a journalist, I write for online and print, mostly I …

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Charlote Hlangwane

My profile is a bit complex but still within the PR and Media space. My name is Charlote Hlangwane an experienced and qualified journalist who transformed into a PR Account …

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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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Kate Cartia

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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

Carving a path to success: Londiwe Ndwandwe Ngcobo

Londiwe Ndwandwe Ngcobo, 35, creative director of Andimahle Building Events, chats to us about her business journey and how she's been able to carve her own path to success. Tell us about your journey into entrepreneurship? I studied marketing and events management but was more passionate about events, which has …
By Nokuthula Khanyile
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Everything you need to know about hairloss as a black woman

­It is strangely comforting for us to know that we are not the only ones suffering from hair loss. Even celebrities are not immune. In the past, former supermodels Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks, talk show host Wendy Williams and even actress Jada Pinkett Smith, have all openly spoken about …
By Nokuthula Khanyile
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Social media users rally to organise baby shower for Mnakwethu's MaShelembe

• Strangers on social media band together to organise a baby shower for Mnakwethu's Makhosazana "MaShelembe" Shelembe, whose emotionally-charged story touched many viewers. • Mnakwethu on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) tackles the issue of polygamy and gives married men a chance to overcome the fear of introducing the culture to …
By Nokuthula Khanyile
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IEC approaches Electoral Court for postponement of Wednesday’s by-elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will urgently approach the Electoral Court to postpone eight by-elections scheduled for Wednesday, 30 June following the implementation of Level 4 lockdown restrictions. In a statement, the IEC said it took the decision to seek the court's approval to postpone the by-elections at …
By Nokuthula Khanyile
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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 SGJournalist
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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 SGJournalist
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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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The Bicycle Builder: Dave Mercer

Carbon-fibre bicycles are amazing. The advanced composites used to shape those carbon-fibre frames are terrifically light and incredibly strong. A curious feature of the bicycle market has been the enduring appeal of steel. Especially, custom steel bicycles. Built by individual fabricators, often in sheds, garages or historic industrial buildings. To …
By Lance Branquinho
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CBS Justice spotlights the work of women detectives with true-crime marathons

• This Women's Month CBS Justice (DStv 170) celebrates the work of women detectives. • Ten episodes in back-to-back true crime marathons will air on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August from 19:00. • As an introduction to Women on the Case, crime historian Dr Nell Darby gave Channel24 a …
By Nell Darby
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Clean-up efforts begin in Durban after the city's worst floods in over 100 years

Catastrophic is how President Cyril Ramaphosa described the flooding that devastated swathes of KwaZulu-Natal, leading to him declaring a state of disaster in the province. And catastrophic it is. Some 435 people died, homes were washed away – leaving more than 7 000 homeless. Families were torn apart, schools and …
By Siphokazi Zama
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Race against time: these kids are in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant

He’s only four months old but he has already endured more medical procedures than most people are subjected to in a lifetime. Bone-marrow extractions, blood and platelet transfusions, two aggressive rounds of chemotherapy – little Rayaan Madhav of Norwood, Johannesburg, has been through it all. The little boy was diagnosed …
By Siphokazi Zama
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Newly appointed chief justice Raymond Zondo on life, love and being the most watched man in SA

With great power comes great responsibility, the famous saying goes – and Raymond Zondo just got handed a whole lot more responsibility when President Cyril Ramaphosa finally made his long-awaited announcement: the position of chief justice of South Africa will be filled by the state capture judge. He will start …
By Siphokazi Zama
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Blog writing: Healthy coping strategies for a global pandemic

The first anniversary of the Covid-19 global lockdown just passed recently … (deep breath) … Remember when we went into our first three-week hard lockdown? We were so worried about how those three weeks would disrupt our lives. Little did we know that the end would still be nowhere in …
By Daniela Massenz
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Boksburg crèche owner living in fear of two tigers next door

When she saw the big cat staring at her over her neighbour’s fence, she thought she must be dreaming. Impala Park is a middle-class area in Boksburg, Gauteng, filled with tree-lined streets and suburban homes. It’s the last place you’d expect to find tigers – yet this is exactly what …
By Siphokazi Zama
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Millennials have arrived in the workplace, and they believe in better communication

Millennials are now entering the workplace in vast numbers. According to a 2020 survey by PwC, attracting the best of millennials is critical to the future of businesses. “Their career aspirations, attitudes about work and knowledge of new technologies will define the culture of the 21st century workplace,” said the …
By Charlote Hlangwane
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School choir joins Johnny Clegg on stage to raise funds for Lebone II College

Third World Child may be the title of one of his popular albums, but South African super star Johnny Clegg is doing his bit to ensure that education is accessible to all. Clegg performed a special unplugged concert at Lebone II College amphitheatre in Phokeng (outside Rustenburg) this weekend. All …
By Precious Mavuso
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