Sibongile Nkosi
latest news & developmentsTanzania’s schools go backwards
Human rights activists in Tanzania claim the country’s education system is in crisis, with literacy rates plummeting at primary and secondary levels.
Merry black and white shopping
Maponya Mall’s Christmas theme is strictly Western, but its Santas are multicultural.
HRW report puts gender task team under scrutiny
The efficacy of a task team set up to address the issue of violence against lesbians and transgender men in South Africa has been questioned.
Police arrested for Lonmin staff attacks
Police have finally made a breakthrough in the three-year saga of intimidation and attacks on Lonmin Western Platinum refinery employees in Brakpan.
Helping others helps staff too
The judges commended the reach and ongoing commitment of Old Mutual’s employee-giving projects.
Resourcing quality education
The judges praised the role Equal Education plays in advocating systemic change and for showing how it could be achieved in practical, proactive ways.
Burn after wearing — township kids’ hottest fashion statement
It is a cool night in the heart of Soweto and crowds of trendy young people are heading in one direction only: Pimville Zone 6.
New light on ancient beauty rituals
A ‘toolkit’ unearthed in the Blombos cave in the Western Cape has proved to be 100 000 years old.
Neonatal deaths haunt SA
‘Nurses are not just part of the problem, they are vital to any solution.’
Solve rape cases, activists demand
Gay rights activists marched to the KwaThema police station to voice their frustration over the police’s "inaction" about solving hate murders.
Township teens give stories top marks
Although many publications have been produced for the youth market, few tell their stories through the eyes of young people living in the townships.
Mandatory NHI payments on cards
South Africans will not have to make contributions to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme — yet.
New wave of fury puts the heat on Zuma
Deep-seated discontent over ward councillors in ANC-controlled areas continues to spill over into violent protests, most recently in Zandspruit.
Zandspruit burns again
It’s been two months since South African local government elections, and Zandspruit residents are furious about being ignored by the government.
MIAGI comes to Soweto
Learners and teachers brace the cold to celebrate the opening of music centre.