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Thebe Mabanga

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Thebe Mabanga

Thebe Mabanga is a former journalist.

100 year anniversary of Anglo

Anglo finds SA hard to love or leave

After 100 years, the mining giant remains a big fish in our political and economic pond

Cutting-edge research thrives under inspired leadership

Management and related activities over the last 5-10 years

Professor Bhekie Mamba is the executive dean of Unisa’s college of science

Cutting-edge nanotechnology innovations that impact people’s lives

NSTF-Water Research Commission Award for sustainable water management, knowledge generation and solutions

Mosebenzi Zwane, The chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee for transport, will be indicted for the dairy farm scandal this week

Mining charter: Disaster or boon?

The new mining charter is causing ripples. We asked two people to explain what the arguments for and against are.

Last week Parliament took an unprecedented step to indefinitely postpone SONA amidst ANC wrangling over Zuma’s continued stay at the Union Buildings.

Retail & Finance: Cool Apple Dude Buddy

‘Our biggest challenge was getting clients to trust the company and bring their business to a township back room’

Zaza’s Guesthouse and Spa owner Ayanda Hermanus

Tourism: Zaza’s Guesthouse and Spa

‘Township tourism is going places and more and more experiences are being created’

Only a few of Zuma’s supporters wanted the ANC to consider Zuma’s request to stay for another 3 months.

Food & Beverage: Goapele Bakery

‘One advantage of being a township business is that none of my employees have to take transport to get to work’

Former Zimbabwean vice-president, Phelekezela Mphoko. (Image via NewsDay)

Manufacturing, Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Nambitha Nutritional Products

‘It is not that difficult to operate a food and beverage manufacturing company; it just needs patience and discipline’

Entrepreneur of the Year Aphiwe Madikizela

Services, Entrepreneur of the Year: Ama X-Rays

‘Business is hard work, takes a lot of energy, needs dedication and sacrifices have to be made along the way’

The effect of Monday’s court order is to put on ice Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s remedial action which includes directions that the donations to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s CR17 campaign be disclosed. (Gallo)

Of Villages, towns and small dorpies

Bokone Bophirima is focusing spending and development on smaller settlements

Payments Association

A tourist haven

Province aims to be in the top three destinations countrywide

Battle royale: It is alleged that Koos Bekker instructed Imtiaz Patel to threaten to penalise e.tv when it came to renewing eNCA’s contract with MultiChoice if the free-to-air channel did not toe the line.

North West pays tribute to Oliver Tambo

The province has launched awards inspired by the former ANC president

Fierce battles have raged as provincial secretaries and provincial list committees have each attempted to cement their authority. This was most evident in the North West when the interim provincial leaders and the provincial list committee fought over council lists, with acting secretary general Jesse Duarte having to intervene.

From bricks to WiFi

The North West Development Corporation is the government’s implementing agent

Community activist Vanessa Burger said that six witnesses in other Glebelands murder cases — including Sipho Ndovela — had been killed after making statements to the SAPS. (Rogan Ward/M&G)

A province closing the infrastructure gap

​The Bokone Bophirima government is slowly closing its infrastructure gap, with water provision receiving priority

Clue to question 22

Bokone Bophirima comes alive

Rain brings drought relief, optimism and renewed work ethic to the North West province

RAL has completed many upgrades

Roads Agency turns a corner

RAL’s last financial year showed a return to form – and service delivery

Limpopo’s striking beauty makes it a tourist destination with lots of potential.

Tourist paradise, investor hotspot

Limpopo tourists are increasing their length of stay and therefore average spend

Ben Mphalele

Limpopo: Perfectly positioned to grow the southern African region

Welcome to South Africa’s platinum, game farming and food-growing capital

Ed Jowitt

‘If you can’t sell it, don’t grow it’

It is important to demonstrate that your project is market led and that it is a profitable and practical solution

Ramatsimele Maisela

South Africa’s greengrocer, butcher and grain merchant

Limpopo provides most of the country’s mangoes and tomatoes