Advertorial: Founders Foundation announces collaboration with Silulo Foundation and Zoho to equip and upskill township businesses: Cape Town, 13 February, 2024—Founders Foundation today announced that it has partnered with the Silulo Foundation and global technology company, Zoho to train and equip township entrepreneurs enrolled in the Silulo Foundation entrepreneurship programme throughout the greater Cape Town area. Luvuyo Rani – Silulo Foundation As part of this collaboration, a group …
Rising From Township Roots To Top Tech Powerhouse: The Inspiring Journey Of Amohelang Lebele
Advertorial: Rising From Township Roots To Top Tech Powerhouse: The Inspiring Journey Of Amohelang Lebele: 24 August 2023, Johannesburg: From humble beginnings in the heart of one of South Africa’s largest townships, Amohelang Lebele’s resilience and determination has culminated in a position at one of the world’s most powerful cloud computing platforms. Instead of faltering in the face of misfortune, Lebele thrives on challenges, a testament to her tenacity and can-do attitude. The more …
BRICS countries urged to support township economy
Advertorial: BRICS countries urged to support township economy: BRICS countries acquire been urged to continue to support and invest in the township economy in an effort to reshape the perception of townships, and foster a brighter and inclusive future for all. The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Maropene Ramokgopa, led a first of its kind Township Economy in BRICS Dialogue in Orlando West, Soweto, on Tuesday. Ramokgopa said that BRICS member …
A Safe Space For Girls In Alexandra Township
MyPR: A Safe Space For Girls In Alexandra Township: From the left – Thokozani Ndaba : Founder of the Ntethelelo Foundation, Terri Ford – Chief Global Advocacy of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Diane Hoorzuk – AHF Board Member Not having access to basic and essential facilities such as a library, meeting space and restrooms will soon be a thing of the past for some of the young ladies from Alexandra (Alex) Township in Johannesburg. This year, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a …
Gauteng’s Township Economic Development Act offers a lot, but can it deliver?
MyPR: Gauteng’s Township Economic Development Act offers a lot, but can it deliver?: Small businesses are a big business in South Africa. They represent 98% of all businesses in the country and generate just over R2 trillion turnover annually in the formal business sector. It’s no wonder SMMEs are referred to as the engine of the country’s economy. The provincial government of Gauteng has also realised the significance of small businesses, specifically small enterprises operating within …
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S.African township becomes ‘racial’ flashpoint in Rainbow Nation
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: S.African township becomes 'racial' flashpoint in Rainbow Nation: Mayhem - South African police were rapidly overwhelmed when riots and looting erupted in KZN, sparked by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma, and then spread to Johannesburg. Nationwide ... - "Johannesburg" - BingNews Ramaphosa there is no shortage of food, supplies: President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday the unrest that has ripped through South Africa in the past …
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Launch of a new book called Township God
MyPR: Launch of a new book called Township God: Cover of Township God The Vaal will be stirred into awareness of its own heritage on Saturday, 21 September 2019 at 13:00 as they meet renowned author Patrick Noonan as he launches another book at African Flavour Book store, Vanderbijlpark. This is set to be a flaming hit after the sensational SAfm bestseller, They’re Burning The Churches. “The reason for writing books about the Vaal is that this area has an amazing, exciting history that changed …
Township satellite schools nurture black children's dreams to be ballet dancers
Johannesburg in the news: Township satellite schools nurture black children's dreams to be ballet dancers: The Joburg Ballet is a professional ballet company based in Johannesburg that operates a Ballet School and Academy for pre-professional students. - Google Alert - Johannesburg This incredibly rare dinosaur hid its secrets right in front of us for 30 years: The bones have been on display in a museum in Johannesburg, South Africa for over three decades, where they were assessed as …
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Rand Outfitters opens opportunities for township designers
MyPR: Rand Outfitters opens opportunities for township designers: Pex Lifestyle Pops-UP in Rand Outfitters , Vosloorus. Photo: Ngoma For the past four months, Rand Outfitters has given township designers an opportunity and exposure to engage with people coming to their stores. The local designers have been showcasing their products, engaging and selling them in-store. Brands such as Home Grown Shandis have benefitted and grown their clientele. This platform enables the designers to gain their …
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Youth-owned township businesses complain of market access barriers
Johannesburg in the news: Youth-owned township businesses complain of market access barriers: Johannesburg - While President Cyril Ramaphosa was outlining his plans to tackle youth entrepreneurship in the country during the State of the ... - Google Alert - Johannesburg Hitting the ground running, Patricia De Lille to cut costs in her department: JOHANNESBURG - Public Works Minister Patricia De Lille looks set to implement some cost-cutting measures in her department. The City …
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