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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do things and will probably leave a permanent scar that will force us to reconsider normality as we know it. Due to the regulations…
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Thousands of domestic workers in the Northern Cape will not benefit from government’s Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme. As one the most vulnerable workers in the labour…
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After the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension of the national lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Temporary measures for visas were…
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On Thursday the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the national lockdown was to be extended for another two weeks. This comes after the National Coronavirus…
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More than 6000 people have died from the COVID-19 virus in the UK and this number is rapidly increasing by the day. The UK lock down was implemented 2 weeks ago. The lock down…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is still undecided on whether the lock down should be extended. However, the statistics over the next few days should be an indication of how successful…
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As South Africa faces scarcity of masks, many have embarked on a business journey to bring aid to the scarcity through stylish fabric masks. Local Noupoort resident, Martha…
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"From midnight on Thursday, March 26 until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home," President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday evening in a…
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Nathi Mthethwa, minister of Sports, Arts & Culture has come to the fore and mobilized funds for athletes and artists amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The criteria for accessing…
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Paulo Dybala was one of the highest-profile victims in the footballing world to contract the COVID-19 virus. The Argentine and Juventus star has however managed to recover and has…
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With South Africa and the World currently battling a pandemic, the sport franchises and competitions have not been insusceptible to its repercussions. After a confusing release of…
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Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Patrice Motsepe and his family have donated R1bn to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Motsepe made the announcement in a virtual press…
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Less than 48 hours into ‘lock-down’ it has become painfully clear that many South African’s have refused to accept the need to self-isolate to slow, and hopefully contain, COVID-19…
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Burundi’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has found more than 6,000 bodies in six mass graves in Karusi Province, the largest finding since the government launched a nationwide…
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The Coronavirus, thought to have emerged at a wildlife market in the central Chinese province of Hubei, has presented the ruling Communist Party with the huge challenge of stamping…
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The annual Sol Plaatje lecture, usually held as the opening of the Annual Northern Cape Writers Festival,takes place as close possible to Plaatje’s date of birth. Solomon Thekisho…
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On the 8th of October 2019, the ArtLit International Exhibition took place at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley. An event that would bring two continents together,…
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The 11th Northern Cape Writers Festival hosted a panel discussion under the theme Book Clubs and The Making of a Reading Nation on the 10th of October 2019. The panel comprised of…
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Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali, who have been good friends for many years, came together and co-wrote a children’s book, titled, Wanda. Wanda is the protagonist in the tale…
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The Gathering, an intimate garden rendezvous where local talent is celebrated and given a platform to express their art, hosted storyteller, 2019 K and L Prize winner Sisca Julius,…
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This week, Solomon Star had the privilege of engaging with one of the country's most progressive and visionary leaders, Ms Deshnee Naidoo, CEO of Vedanta Zinc International. Listen…
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Model and singer Shantille Klaase from Namaqualand in the Northern Cape is one of the top 100 contestants in the search of the Face of Arts Africa as their new brand ambassador.…
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By Karabo Siyoko Eyethu pop-up library is a book drive that gives the gift of reading to all citizens of Kimberley, young and old. The pop-up library was founded by Thabo Batshe…
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By Karabo Siyoko In July South Africa celebrates former president Nelson Mandela’s birthday. 18 July has been declared Nelson Mandela Day and as South Africans we embrace the…
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