Kagiso Petersen

South Africa’s Railways: The Beginning of a New Chapter

South Africa has opened its railways to private companies for the first time in decades, sparking fresh energy and hope…

4 months ago

Planting the Seeds of Resilience: Trees, Urban Futures, and the South African Story

Trees are powerful heroes in South Africa’s cities, cleaning the air, cooling hot streets, and making neighborhoods greener and healthier.…

4 months ago

The Dawn of Smart Shopping in South Africa

The Xpress Trolley is South Africa’s first smart shopping cart, changing how people shop at Checkers stores. It has a…

4 months ago

In the Wake of the Flames: Stories, Challenges, and Lessons from Residential Fire Prevention

Residential fire prevention has made homes safer by cutting fire cases by 10% and deaths by 25%, thanks to strong…

4 months ago

Illuminating Dontse Yakhe: The Spark of Transformation

Dontse Yakhe, a small, lively settlement near Cape Town, has long lived in the dark, relying on dangerous candles and…

4 months ago

Driving Transformation: The South African Automotive Components Industry at a Crossroads

South Africa’s automotive components industry stands at an important crossroads, facing big challenges like job losses, reliance on imports, and…

4 months ago

Steering Through Uncertainty: South Africa’s Trade Diplomacy in the Shadow of U.S. Tariffs

South Africa faces a big threat as the U.S. plans to add a 30% tariff on its goods, risking up…

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The Price of a Meal: Johannesburg’s Grocery Costs and the Changing Face of Urban Food in 2025

In 2025, groceries in Johannesburg cost more than ever, with the average basket topping R5,656. Families struggle as prices for…

4 months ago

Avios-Only Flights to Cape Town: British Airways Redefines Long-Haul Loyalty

British Airways now lets travelers book entire flights to Cape Town using only Avios points, making longhaul trips easier and…

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South Africa’s Parliamentary Pulse: Budgeting, Reform, and Democratic Oversight in 2025

In 2025, South Africa’s Parliament passed two important bills: the Appropriation Bill and the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. The…

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A New Dawn for Small Business: Jane Sithole’s Vision for Unlocking South Africa’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Jane Sithole dreams of a South Africa where small businesses can grow freely without being trapped by endless rules and…

4 months ago

South Africa’s Voice for Peace: Championing the Palestinian Cause

South Africa stands strong in supporting peace for Palestine, drawing on its own history of fighting apartheid. At a recent…

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Critical Minerals and the G20: Shaping a Sustainable Future

The G20 is working hard to make sure critical minerals like lithium and cobalt are used in a fair and…

4 months ago

Shadows in Fleurhof: The Tiffany Meek Case and South Africa’s Crisis of Trust

The Tiffany Meek case is a heartbreaking story from Fleurhof, South Africa, where she is accused of killing her 11yearold…

4 months ago

Trust on Trial: The Saga of Johannesburg’s VIP Protection Unit and the Crisis in South African Policing

In 2023, a shocking video showed Johannesburg’s VIP Protection Unit violently attacking civilians, sparking outrage across South Africa. This exposed…

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Feeding a Nation: South Africa’s Agricultural Market at a Crossroads

South Africa’s farms and fresh produce markets face big problems like broken roads, power cuts, and trade troubles that threaten…

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