We take a look at how students are coping, and if they still have faith in the minister, as she promises to try and resolve student funding challenges, we speak to Fikile Mangenengene, EFFSC NWU-Potch Chairperson. 

We take a look at how students are coping, and if they still have faith in the minister, as she promises to try and resolve student funding challenges, we speak to Fikile Mangenengene, EFFSC NWU-Potch Chairperson.

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We are now in conversation with Relationship and Marriage Coach, Luzuko Nobongoza as we unpack this week's Di passenger nthuseng.

We are now in conversation with Relationship and Marriage Coach, Luzuko Nobongoza as we unpack this week's Di passenger nthuseng.

Di passenger nthuseng

Since its launch in July 2024, Go Fund Yourself has rapidly gained traction in Johannesburg and on social media, aiming to uplift the township economy by supporting small, medium, and micro enterprises. Founder Praneshan Naidoo reports a surge of interest, with over 4,000 applications and email requests within a month, fueled by viral TikTok videos that garnered over 14,000 followers. Naidoo emphasizes the platform's goal to serve as an incubator, providing entrepreneurs with access to funding, markets, and skills development. He joins us in studio to discuss this transformative initiative.

Since its launch in July 2024, Go Fund Yourself has rapidly gained traction in Johannesburg and on social media, aiming to uplift the township economy by supporting small, medium, and micro enterprises. Founder Praneshan Naidoo reports a surge of interest, with over 4,000 applications and email requests within a month, fueled by viral TikTok videos that garnered over 14,000 followers. Naidoo emphasizes the platform's goal to serve as an incubator, providing entrepreneurs with access to funding, markets, and skills development. He joins us in studio to discuss this transformative initiative.

Go Fund Yourself

Newly elected Mogale City Mayor Lucky Sele aims to instill a culture of accountability in the West Rand municipality, becoming its third mayor in three years. His vision for leadership is underscored by a commitment to transparency and community engagement. We speak with Billy Nkabinde, regional secretary of SANCO, about the challenges and expectations ahead.

Newly elected Mogale City Mayor Lucky Sele aims to instill a culture of accountability in the West Rand municipality, becoming its third mayor in three years. His vision for leadership is underscored by a commitment to transparency and community engagement. We speak with Billy Nkabinde, regional secretary of SANCO, about the challenges and expectations ahead.

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