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Two brothers, from Wynberg in Cape Town, are community heroes for the work they do to put food on the tables of people financially impacted by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). 

This virus was detected in South Africa in March 2020.

Healthcare professionals across South Africa, and the rest of Africa, are now able to use a locally developed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) test kit. 

From the Union Buildings

On the first day of 2022, the nation gathered in spirit to bid farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.

Tributes poured in from across the world to celebrate global icon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu’s life, following his recent passing at the age of 90. 

Despite the challenges faced by the matric class of 2021 due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), they achieved a pass rate of 76.4%, earning the praise of President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

A Gauteng woman’s love for nature led her to write children’s book titled Tshimong ya Meroho le Naledi, which, in turn, prompted her and her husband to buy a farm and create a space to teach children about agriculture.
Inspired by her own children, the author Manti Maifadi’s primary intention was to see children understanding the importance of growing their own vegetables.  

The official opening of the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley will provide new opportunities for local artists after years of uncertainty. 

This is according to Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.

"This institution should polish the talent in this province and place it on a pedestal for the world to see," says Minister Mthethwa.

If you want to make money from waste and need expert advice or to connect with other waste collectors, PET Recycling Company (PETCO) is your go-to place.

The not-for-profit company represents the South African plastic industry’s efforts to have people manage polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste, such as used plastic cooldrink bottles. The organisation operates throughout the country.

Spokesperson Junaid Francis says recycling stimulates the local economy and creates value in waste, which was previously not considered to have value. 

Members of the public are warned to be vigilant of a new phishing scam that uses the name of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). 

The scam targets taxpayers through phishing emails and text messages. 

Phishing is the use of messages to trick a victim into revealing sensitive information. 

Economic opportunities in the cannabis sector are opening up as government entities work together to research and exploit business possibilities in the field.

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development recently hosted a webinar exploring how small businesses can exploit opportunities in the cannabis value chain.