Ihsaan Haffejee

2 days ago | techfinancials.co.za | Ihsaan Haffejee |Gugu Lourie

The streets of Soweto came alive at the weekend as scores of young people showed off their customised BMX bicycles. This cycling subculture was born out of the more commonly known car “stance” culture, where vehicle owners spend a lot of time and money customising their cars with specialised paint jobs, flashy wheels and loud sound systems. Many young people in townships like Soweto may not have the resources to buy and customise their own cars.

2 days ago | groundup.org.za | Ihsaan Haffejee

The streets of Soweto came alive at the weekend as scores of young people showed off their customised BMX bicycles. This cycling subculture was born out of the more commonly known car “stance” culture, where vehicle owners spend a lot of time and money customising their cars with specialised paint jobs, flashy wheels and loud sound systems. Many young people in townships like Soweto may not have the resources to buy and customise their own cars.

5 days ago | foodformzansi.co.za | Ihsaan Haffejee

Residents and businesses affected by recent flooding along the Vaal River say it will take years to recover from the economic damage. The town of Bloemhof in the North West province sits on the banks of the Vaal River and relies on agriculture and tourism as its main economic activities. Over the past month, the town has experienced two flood surges which have displaced residents, flooded crops and destroyed tourism businesses along the river.

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Ihsaan Haffejee

PRETORIA - About 100 employees of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) marched from their offices to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition in Pretoria complaining about wages and working conditions and the “modernisation” of the NLC. Protesters dressed in the black T-shirts of the Public Servants Association (PSA), were joined by a few members of the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW). Many sang songs and waved placards about their grievances.

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Ihsaan Haffejee

Residents and businesses affected by recent flooding along the Vaal River say it will take years to recover from the economic damage. The town of Bloemhof in the North West province sits on the banks of the Vaal river and relies on agriculture and tourism as its main economic activities. Over the past month, the town has experienced two flood surges which have displaced residents, flooded crops and destroyed tourism businesses along the river.