Isabella Schmidt

Isabella Schmidt

The Enduring Impact of Student Debt: NSFAS and the Struggle for Equity in South African UniversitiesThe Enduring Impact of Student Debt: NSFAS and the Struggle for Equity in South African Universities

The Enduring Impact of Student Debt: NSFAS and the Struggle for Equity in South African Universities

NSFAS helps many South African students from poor backgrounds go to university by paying for their fees and living costs,…

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Science Diplomacy and the Empowerment of Women: Lessons from the South African-Tunisian CollaborationScience Diplomacy and the Empowerment of Women: Lessons from the South African-Tunisian Collaboration

Science Diplomacy and the Empowerment of Women: Lessons from the South African-Tunisian Collaboration

The South AfricanTunisian collaboration has been a bright example of how teamwork in science can empower women. By sharing research,…

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Turbulence and Transit: The Struggle for Safe Mobility in Cape Town’s Helderberg BasinTurbulence and Transit: The Struggle for Safe Mobility in Cape Town’s Helderberg Basin

Turbulence and Transit: The Struggle for Safe Mobility in Cape Town’s Helderberg Basin

In Cape Town’s Helderberg Basin, minibus taxis are a lifeline for many, but fierce battles between rival taxi groups make…

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South Africa Charts a Bold Course for Tourism TransformationSouth Africa Charts a Bold Course for Tourism Transformation

South Africa Charts a Bold Course for Tourism Transformation

South Africa is setting an exciting new path to transform its tourism by making travel easier, safer, and more diverse.…

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Nandi Nyembe: A Legacy of Strength, Talent, and PerseveranceNandi Nyembe: A Legacy of Strength, Talent, and Perseverance

Nandi Nyembe: A Legacy of Strength, Talent, and Perseverance

Nandi Nyembe was a strong and talented South African actress whose work over fifty years touched many hearts. From her…

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Building Futures: Mentorship and the Redemption of South Africa’s Fatherless BoysBuilding Futures: Mentorship and the Redemption of South Africa’s Fatherless Boys

Building Futures: Mentorship and the Redemption of South Africa’s Fatherless Boys

Mentorship gives fatherless boys in South Africa a chance to find strong, caring men who guide them with kindness and…

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Where City Meets Wild: Cape Town’s Atlantic Coast and the Unexpected Bonds of Beach LifeWhere City Meets Wild: Cape Town’s Atlantic Coast and the Unexpected Bonds of Beach Life

Where City Meets Wild: Cape Town’s Atlantic Coast and the Unexpected Bonds of Beach Life

Along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, people and wildlife live side by side with kindness and care. Surfers and locals watch…

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Guardians of Parliamentary Integrity: The Essential Role of Legal Advisers in South Africa’s DemocracyGuardians of Parliamentary Integrity: The Essential Role of Legal Advisers in South Africa’s Democracy

Guardians of Parliamentary Integrity: The Essential Role of Legal Advisers in South Africa’s Democracy

Legal advisers in South Africa’s Parliament work quietly but powerfully to make sure all laws follow the Constitution. They check…

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Embracing Slow Travel in Cape Town: A Modern Explorer’s GuideEmbracing Slow Travel in Cape Town: A Modern Explorer’s Guide

Embracing Slow Travel in Cape Town: A Modern Explorer’s Guide

Slow travel in Cape Town is all about taking your time to really feel the city’s spirit. Instead of rushing…

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Woolworths Tyger Valley: Redefining South African Retail for a New EraWoolworths Tyger Valley: Redefining South African Retail for a New Era

Woolworths Tyger Valley: Redefining South African Retail for a New Era

Woolworths Tyger Valley is changing the way South Africans shop by blending food, fashion, beauty, and home in one bright,…

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67 Kids to School: Cultivating Empathy and Empowerment in the Western Cape67 Kids to School: Cultivating Empathy and Empowerment in the Western Cape

67 Kids to School: Cultivating Empathy and Empowerment in the Western Cape

The 67 Kids to School campaign is a heartfelt effort by students at SACS High School to help underprivileged children…

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Service on Wheels: Cape Town’s Mobile Office Connects CommunitiesService on Wheels: Cape Town’s Mobile Office Connects Communities

Service on Wheels: Cape Town’s Mobile Office Connects Communities

Cape Town’s Mobile Office brings city services right into neighborhoods, helping people with things like water bills and rates in…

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Titans of South Africa: Legacies of Wealth and the Complexities of FortuneTitans of South Africa: Legacies of Wealth and the Complexities of Fortune

Titans of South Africa: Legacies of Wealth and the Complexities of Fortune

South Africa’s richest people, like Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, Koos Bekker, and Patrice Motsepe, have made their billions in areas…

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Minister Thembi Simelane: Leading South Africa’s Home Building Sector Through Change and ChallengeMinister Thembi Simelane: Leading South Africa’s Home Building Sector Through Change and Challenge

Minister Thembi Simelane: Leading South Africa’s Home Building Sector Through Change and Challenge

Minister Thembi Simelane is leading South Africa’s home building sector with a bold vision for change. She pushes for fairness…

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Avian Influenza Strikes the Western Cape: A Delicate Balance Tested

In the Western Cape, a new outbreak of avian influenza is hitting both farm birds and wild birds hard, causing…

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