Paarl Hospital Update: Care Continues Despite Fire Damage
A major incident at Paarl Hospital has highlighted the often-unseen strength of South Africa’s public healthcare system, as staff, emergency services and local government worked together to protect lives under extreme pressure. Following a fire that caused extensive damage to the hospital’s outpatient department and required the evacuation of the…
Leadership Oversight Supports KwaZulu-Natal Schools
Senior government leaders will return to classrooms in KwaZulu-Natal this week as part of a Back-to-School Oversight Monitoring programme aimed at strengthening education outcomes, restoring learning environments and supporting young people at the start of the 2026 academic year. Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene…
Celebrate Love and Compassion at Valentine’s Picnic for Paws
Love will be in the air this Valentine’s Day as Mdzananda Animal Clinic & Shelter invites the public to its Valentine’s Picnic for Paws, a special fundraising event in support of the animals of Khayelitsha. Taking place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the picturesque Joostenberg…
Protect HIV-Positive, Unvaccinated Women Now
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable if diagnosed early and treated timely. Yet in South Africa, it remains a leading cancer killer among women 1. Today, with powerful tools at our disposal, elimination is within reach. This is not merely a health agenda; it is a moral and socioeconomic imperative that…
Drivers of intimate partner violence South Africa
Persuaded by the pervasiveness of femicide, especially IPV in South Africa, Dr Motseki wanted to know what drove perpetrators to commit violence against their partners. “I have realised that many studies focused on female IPV survivors in getting their accounts, but I thought it is important to shift the focus…
Mama Zakhe Champions GBV Awareness Campaign
Clover Mama Afrika beneficiary Mama Zakhe Rammekwa from Princess has led a community-based gender-based violence awareness campaign, mobilising residents during the annual 16 Days of Activism initiative. The campaign saw women and children march through the Princess area to raise awareness about gender-based violence and to promote conversations around safety,…
Township Economic Impact Built on Relationships
South Africa’s township economy is increasingly being recognised not as a problem to be fixed, but as a powerful engine of inclusive growth — provided it is supported with long-term commitment, strong relationships and intentional design. That was the central message delivered by township economy expert Sifiso Moyo, who delivered…
Leapmotor C10 REEV Impresses in 2026 COTY
The Leapmotor C10 REEV has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. Supported by Stellantis South Africa, the C10 REEV represents Leapmotor’s extended-range electric vehicle offering, combining electric-first operation with range-extending capability designed to meet diverse mobility…
Global partnerships for inclusive growth: Reflections from G20 for social investors
South Africa’s successful G20 presidency shone a spotlight on African concerns, elevating them to a global stage. In November 2025, Tshikululu team members attended events around the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, with Tshikululu represented at the T20 Summit, NBI Climate Summit, Global Citizen Now and the B20 business-philanthropy roundtable. These…
Student Trailblazers Lead UWC Graduation
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) hosts its Summer Graduation and 771 students will be leaving the Jakes Gerwel Hall with their academic credentials. At this graduation ceremony, 60 doctoral degrees and 94 masters degrees will be conferred. One student who excelled even before stepping on the graduation stage is…