Upskilling in 2026 does not have to cost money. As industries continue to change, free online courses are becoming one of the most accessible ways to stay employable, switch careers, or build new income streams. From digital skills to data literacy, there are reputable platforms offering high quality learning at no cost.

As matric results are released and university costs continue to rise, the MotiMoves Pay It Forward initiative is offering financial relief to prospective first-year students heading into the 2026 academic year.

Nelson Mandela Bay is still experiencing a high number of runaway veld fires since December 2025, driven by hot, dry, and windy summer conditions. While the Municipality’s Fire and Emergency Services are on high alert, residents play a critical role in reducing risk and protecting their communities.

SABC 2 is stepping into a new chapter, and it is one rooted firmly in everyday South African life. From February 2026, the channel will roll out a refreshed schedule that puts local stories, familiar languages, and multi-generational viewing front and centre.

As South Africa’s job market remains under pressure, job seekers are being forced to rethink how they search for work. While the official unemployment rate dipped slightly to 31.9% in late 2024, millions of South Africans are still actively looking for opportunities in an increasingly competitive environment.

Back to school season always arrives with good intentions and mild panic. New year, new timetable, new expectations, and suddenly everyone is supposed to be organised, rested, labelled and emotionally ready overnight.

This December, a few Eastern Cape families found themselves supported in a way that felt less like a Vodacom campaign and more like a collective act of care.

by Simphiwe Bangani Every year, when matric results are announced in January, South Africans erupt in celebration. Families ululate, neighbours cheer and thousands of learners feel that spark of hope that says, “This is it. My life starts now.” Bags are packed, course lists are checked and some begin planning for the campus life they…

Emeris Nelson Mandela Bay has officially launched its new Community Law Clinic, a space designed to offer free legal support to vulnerable communities while preparing final-year law students for real-world practice.