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Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Free township SME training looks to boost digital skills
A digital transformation and financial education training programme for township-based micro enterprises will take place in Katlehong on 26 August 2025 and Daveyton on 23 September 2025. The full-day workshops, running from 8am to 4pm, aim to equip over 350 young entrepreneurs with practical digital skills to enhance business operations. Focus on digital skills for township businesses The training sessions, organised by Visa in partnership with the Township Entrepreneurs Agency (TEA), focus on three key areas: digitising payments, marketing, and business processes. Attendees will learn to implement secure digital payment methods, leverage social media for business growth, and adopt simple digital tools for stock and customer management. Inclusive approach for formal and informal enterprises The programme targets both CIPC-registered small and micro-enterprises (80%) and informal traders (20%), recognising the significant role these businesses play in employment and community resilience within townships. Application details Who can apply: entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in any township in Ekurhuleni. Applications for the training close on 20 August 2025. Interested entrepreneurs can apply via:
The Herald
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Reality TV star Wandi Ndlovu out on bail after uncle's fatal stabbing
Reality TV personality and social media influencer Wandi Ndlovu, 26, and her mother and sister Ntombifuthi have been released on bail after spending two weeks behind bars following the fatal stabbing of her uncle, Linda Ndlovu. The incident occurred during an alleged heated altercation at the family home in Katlehong on a Friday night that stretched into the early hours on Saturday. According to an insider, the dispute began after Wandi's mother confronted the uncle about playing loud music in his backroom. A physical fight allegedly ensued, during which she was injured. Wandi, Ntombifuthi, and a younger sister said to be a minor reportedly went to confront the uncle, and one of them allegedly stabbed him. He was later found outside and died before emergency services personnel could treat him. The family is being represented by attorney Dumisani Mabunda, known for his involvement in the 'Dr' Matthew Lani case. Mabunda celebrated their release outside court on August 5. Police have not yet released a formal statement, and the date for the trio's next court appearance remains unclear.
The Herald
13-07-2025
- General
- The Herald
'Now I can do it myself': Gogos learn to use smartphones in 'Gogos with Vuma' digital skills training programme
In a step towards digital inclusion, 49 elderly residents from Katlehong graduated on Friday from a digital skills training programme aimed at empowering senior citizens with essential tech knowledge. Hosted by VumaTel in partnership with goGOGOgo (NPC) at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong on the East Rand, the programme equipped the participants, many of whom had little or no prior experience with technology, with vital digital skills. It covered fundamental skills such as using smartphones, navigating the internet, sending emails, using social media, accessing online services and practising digital safety. One of the graduates, Phinet Lekau, 88, speaking at the graduation ceremony, said he was grateful to have been part of the course as he now knew how to use the internet, order supplies from shops and speak to his friends with ease. 'I knew nothing about the internet before this course. My grandchildren would simply call me holding the phone, telling me what to do. But this course has opened my eyes. I can now do all of those things on my own,' said Lekau. Agnes Letsoge, 82, said she can now use her smartphone. 'I am very happy to have been part of this programme, because the phone was being used by my grandchildren and they would constantly finish my money and airtime. Since I've been taught how to use it by myself, I can finally enjoy my pension money,' Letsoge said. Before doing the course she couldn't even load airtime, she said. 'Now I can do it myself, they can no longer rob me,' she said. Vumatel CSI co-ordinator Thando Mokoena said with most NGOs focusing on the youth and children, they identified a gap for training for the elderly. 'We know that almost 40% of children in South Africa are living with grandparents. We want to revive that thing that they are still here, we still care and we see that they matter. The course we put them through is a standard ICT course, learning how to browse the internet, and how to use a smartphone, as most of them used or knew how to use small phones,' Mokoena said. The programme, which was part of Vumatel's ongoing commitment to community upliftment and digital inclusion, also fostered intergenerational learning, with younger facilitators helping to mentor the elderly participants throughout their training. Jane Simmonds, founder and executive director for goGOGOgo (NPC), an NGO aimed at building capacity in elderly people raising grandchildren, Simmonds explained that with 9.7-million children in South Africa essentially living in multigenerational households with grandparents playing an important part in their upbringing, the organisation is working to strengthen the role of the older people to build their footprint and amplify their voices. This is to ultimately give them knowledge, information and modern-day practices to navigate raising children in the digital age. 'Many of these older people are also raising fourth generation, so they raise their children, their grandchildren and are now looking after their great-grandchildren. We are working at strengthening the role of these women and men, building their footprint, their voice, amplifying their voices, giving the knowledge, information about modern-day practices. When raising children with internet and wi-fi, social media, violence, GBV, so many things that these elderly people have to address when raising children. We provide programmes where we strengthen the role of grandparents raising grandchildren and recognise the importance of this vulnerable, marginalised, often excluded population of people who are the heroes of South Africa,' she said. Simmonds said the initiative, which started during the Covid-19 lockdown, has funded more than 10 programmes with about 400 beneficiaries. She said the grandparents are identified through local schools and organisations. TimesLIVE
The Herald
12-06-2025
- The Herald
R60k reward offer for third suspect in murder of IFP deputy chief whip
Gauteng police are offering a R60,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that can lead to the arrest of the remaining suspect in the murder of IFP MP and deputy chief whip Khethamabala Sithole. They are searching for Zamani Ngila Ximba for the shooting of Sithole and the attempted murder of two other party members at Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong in Gauteng on May 31. 'Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect is urged to call Maj-Gen Mbuso Khumalo on 082-556-8642 or Capt Abe Montoedi at 082-461-4794, Crime Stop at 08600-10111 or by using the MySAPS App. All received information will be treated as confidential,' said police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo. Two other suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on the IFP members. The investigation continues. TimesLIVE
News24
12-06-2025
- Politics
- News24
R60 000 reward for info on ‘dangerous' man sought for IFP MP's murder
Gauteng police are offering a R60 000 reward for information on Zamani Ngila Ximba. Ximba is wanted for the murder of IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole and the attempted murder of two other party members. Sithole was shot 12 times during an IFP branch launch in Katlehong, and Gauteng secretary Alco Ngobese and party member Sambulo Nxumalo were injured. Gauteng police have offered a R60 000 reward for information on a 'very dangerous' man who is wanted in connection with the murder of IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said Zamani Ngila Ximba was also wanted for the attempted murder of party members Alco Ngobese and Sambulo Nxumalo. 'The suspect is tall, dark in complexion and deemed armed and very dangerous,' he added. Sithole was shot 12 times while attending the launch of an IFP branch at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong on 31 May. IFP Gauteng secretary, Ngobese, was wounded in his head and party member, Nxumalo, was shot in the abdomen. Last week, two other people made their first appearance in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in connection with the shooting. They face charges of murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. They are expected to appear again on Thursday. Anyone with information can contact Major General Mbuso Khumalo on 082 556 8642, Captain Abe Montoedi on 082 461 4794, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the My SAPS app. Khethamabala Sithole/Facebook News24 previously reported that IFP Gauteng chairperson Bonginkosi Dhlamini said the shooting was not politically motivated and that witnesses told them that the shooters targeted Sithole. 'To confirm that it was a hit on Sithole, after shooting him, the shooters left and returned to finish him off with more bullets. Their target was Sithole alone,' he said. In an interview with News24 last week, Ngobese said he was wounded and crawled to safety on his stomach. Later, he pretended to be dead.
