19 Boomer Predictions That Were Spot On

Yes, Boomer, you are correct. The generations that followed the Baby Boomers (1946–1964)—Generation X (1965–1980), Millenials (1981–1996), and now Gen Z (1997–2012)—have been giving them a lot of grief as of late. They are upset about things like pollution, excessive riches, partisan politics, and the fact that older generations are so condescending about the...

Is ‘Free Healthcare’ a Mirage?

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill was recently passed in the National Assembly, raising hopes for improved healthcare access for all South Africans. A more in-depth analysis, however, demonstrates that obtaining fair and realistic healthcare requirements is a long and winding route. In this paper, we investigate the difficulties and problems that South Africa...

How Much It Costs to Be a Student in South Africa

Pursuing higher education has always been seen as the golden ticket to a prosperous future. However, for many South African students, the reality of university life is more complex than it seems, marked by financial challenges and steep educational costs. The Escalating Tuition Costs According to Old Mutual’s recent data, the average first-year tuition...

Massive Job Creation Wave Sweeps Over KwaZulu-Natal

The Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has started a bold initiative, dubbed S’thesha Waya Waya, to lower the rate of youth unemployment in the province. The name of the program means “the future way” in English. More than 6,000 young South Africans have benefited from this tremendous job creation project, with the vast majority...

Gold Ovation Winner: “ÎLE” is UK Bound

The riveting “ÎLE” has made ripples in South Africa and is now set to make an impact on the international stage. To the joy of theatergoers everywhere, the critically acclaimed performance written and brought to life on stage by the amazing Sophie Joans is about to make its premiere in the United Kingdom. ÎLE:...

Limpopo Farmer Inspires Youth to Thrive in Agriculture

Frank Monaheng, who farms the lush soil in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, represents the future of agriculture in South Africa. To revolutionize agriculture and serve as an example to the next generation of farmers, Monaheng is using black soil to great effect on his 1060-hectare Mora Farming Project. As Monaheng explains, “I needed land and financial...

From Bankruptcy to Sky-High Comeback: SAA’s Unbelievable U-Turn

When South African Airways (SAA) resumes operations in September 2021, its first intercontinental route will provide a huge boost to international connectivity and worldwide business. Crucial to the airline’s post-pandemic rehabilitation strategy is the commencement of service between South Africa and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Sas Ushers in a New Era with the Debut of...