By Jimmy Zwane
Balancing a full-time job while studying full-time is not for the faint-hearted. It demands discipline, sacrifice, and smart planning. But with the right strategies, it's absolutely doable—and even rewarding. Many students in South Africa and across the...
By Jimmy Zwane
If you’re a student in South Africa looking to earn some income while you study, there are quite a few flexible part‑time jobs out there that can fit around your timetable. Below are ten great options—along with...
By Jimmy Zwane17 October 2025
Pretoria — The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is set to open a state-of-the-art training hub in Rosslyn, Pretoria, aimed at equipping South African automotive workers and students with cutting-edge skills in electric and new...
By Jimmy Zwane
University life brings the promise of freedom, growth, and opportunity. But beneath the energy of campus life, many students in South Africa are facing a quieter and more painful challenge — a mental health crisis that remains...
By Jimmy Zwane
Gqeberha – A Nelson Mandela University (NMU) student was fatally stabbed during a violent break-in at an off-campus residence in Summerstrand on the night of 13 October 2025.
According to police, an unidentified male suspect, believed to be...
By The Conversation Africa, adapted for clarity
South Africa’s constitution guarantees citizens access to essential services like housing, electricity, water, sanitation, and security. But in reality, millions are experiencing daily disruptions — water cuts, sewage spills, power outages, and unreliable...
By Jimmy Zwane
KwaZulu-Natal’s agriculture sector faces mounting pressure as climate change intensifies, threatening food security and livelihoods in a province that accounts for over 22% of South Africa’s agricultural households. With shifting rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme weather...
By Jimmy Zwane
Lesego Molema, a second-year animal science student at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, is making headlines after being nominated for a prestigious national award in agriculture. His nomination for the South African Agricultural Awards, set to take...
By Jimmy ZwanePublished: October 17, 2025, 6:30 a.m. KST
“Change is no longer optional.” That was the core message from Shawn Chen, President of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), as he urged higher education institutions across the globe...
By Jimmy Zwane
At the heart of South Africa’s battle against food insecurity, a group of University of Cape Town (UCT) students has crafted a groundbreaking tech tool to support small-scale farmers. Engineering student Phemelo Maile and his team took...
