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Efficient and strong municipalities are key to ensuring that South Africa’s economy grows and jobs are created.

This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who recently addressed the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo at Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The Presidential Imbizo is a platform for communities to interact with government leaders on service delivery issues.

Preserving the legacy of black commercial farmers is crucial to honouring South Africa’s heritage as part of celebrating 30 years of freedom. 

Vuk’uzenzele recently joined food-producing company Tiger Brands Heritage Tour in Musina in Limpopo. Themed, ‘The Tomato Journey From Seedling to Plate’. The tour involved a visit to the Dr NJ Nesane Farm. 

The farm is named after its late founder, Dr Ntuseni Jameson Nesane, who established the farm more than 50 years ago. 

MaRocks Laundry Services, located at Tshing in Ventersdorp, North West was established by four young graduates who were faced with the plight of unemployment.

One of the Managing Directors, Tsholofelo Moeng,  said they refused to allow unemployment to discourage them. 
In 2021, they organised themselves and started the laundry services.

After battling with a health condition for years while working in a high-pressure job, Athule Siyongwana would often run a bath with candlelight to unwind after a long day.

And when the work-life balance became unattainable, the 32-year-old resigned from her job in 2023 at a construction company to launch Kwakhanya.

Philasande Sokuyeka (23) is a University of South Africa (Unisa) student who is excited to hear that she can interact with Unisa for free following the launch of a zero-rated call centre.

The first year Bachelor of Education student said the zero-rated call centre eliminates high data costs associated with interacting with Unisa making it easier for students to seek assistance without financial concerns.

Sports, Arts and Culture

Mia Le Roux (28) was recently crowned the new Miss South Africa at a glitzy event held recently at the Sun Bet Arena in Pretoria.

Entrepreneurship

Phumulile Mkhonza of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga is growing as a perfumer and revolutionising the African fragrance industry.

Mkhonza is the owner of PSD Scent Perfumes, a business that she started in 2019 but only registered in 2022.