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AT A TIME when running seems to be on the rise for those who want to ward off diseases by keeping themselves healthy, there are still many who are not enlightened about the sneakers they should use.Recently, on social media X, there has been talk about sneakers with carbon fibers that should not be bought by anyone. These sneakers are said to be for fast runners as when you step on them they bounce, giving the runner a boost. It is said that if you walk slowly it will hurt you.The manager of the Maxed Elite Running Club, Martin Ngwenya,…
Ampie. (Photo: Provided) The 44-year-old singer and songwriter, Ampie, describes himself as an “old soul” who longs for the times before the internet dominated life. Nostalgia fills his heart when he looks back to the days when as a child he could still ride a bicycle in the streets at night and where you could really be alone without a mobile phone to keep you company. His new single, “Royal Kalahari”, describes the exact feeling of being alone that he longs for. And, as Ampie explains, there are few places like under the Kalahari sky where you will fully experience…
THE family of a woman from Mkhazane, Lundi, who is said to have hacked the children’s father with a machete, stabbed him with a screwdriver in front of the children on Sunday.According to a relative, Mr. Sambulo Mbona, the deceased, Ms. Nontando Mbona (31), died at the hospital in Nkonjeni.He said that after the incident that happened at noon, the deceased was rushed to the local clinic as he was still breathing even though he had serious injuries on his face and head. He revealed that he was transferred to the hospital in the afternoon and that is where he…
NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks.The war in Ukraine has received less media attention in recent months. That changed this week when a drone hit a building in the Romanian city of Galati, a major port city on the Danube River near the Ukrainian border.Romanian President Nicusor Dan blamed Russia for the incident.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe European Union was quick to condemn Moscow, and NATO said it was prepared to defend its territory against attacks.Russian President Vladimir Putin denied responsibility, but said the war was nearing its end while Ukrainian…
(Archive photo: iStock) While South Africa celebrates Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June under the theme “Working together to end violence against children”, there is an uneasy tension under the official messages of awareness and celebration. Behind the posters, campaigns and promises hides a reality that often takes place quietly in homes, schools and communities – where children’s safety is not always guaranteed. It is precisely against this background that Solidarity Helping Hand issues an urgent warning: child protection cannot begin when a social worker is called in or a court case is started, but should begin…
PRODUCER of Deep House and House, CocoSA has used her third album, in memory of her late sister – to convey the message of healing the soul, and comfort those who are facing situations that make them unhappy in their lives. CocoSA from Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, but based in Gauteng for her artistic work, is one of the headlines these days with her album titled Philisiwe which came out earlier this month, named after her older sister who has passed away.”This is my way of remembering him since it has been a long time since he passed away, and I…
Helen Zille on Saturday in Eersterust, Pretoria. (Photo: Tania Heyns/Maroela Media) Helen Zille, the DA’s mayoral candidate in Johannesburg, believes that the DA stands a very good chance of coming to power in all three Gauteng metros this year: Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. “Gauteng is at a turning point,” Zille told supporters of the blue party at a DA registration rally in Eersterust, Pretoria on Saturday. “We have a real chance in this election to make the breakthrough we have been waiting for since 1959. We have been waiting for this breakthrough for 66 years.” Geordin Hill-Lewis, federal leader of…
Mbuso Khoza, a famous singer of traditional songs that highlights the history of Zulu and Africa, will use the weekend of the end of the month to highlight the beauty and importance of being African – to teach people about the beauty of their heritage and history.
30 Mei 2026 Maroela editorial How would you like to share the article? Photo for illustration. (Photo: Isabel Venter / Maroela Media) The Hawks in Mpumalanga, together with several government and private sector partners, have obtained a preservation order over four properties worth R5.86 million that are linked to the convicted poaching syndicate leader, Francis Kipampa. Kipampa is currently serving 18 years in prison, after pleading guilty to charges of rhino horn trafficking, money laundering and his involvement in a rhino poaching syndicate. Lt. Col. Magonseni Nkosi, spokesperson for the Hawks, says Kipampa was one of 16 suspects arrested during…
It is expected that there will be more young people who will grow up and be successful with different sports skills, which will be prepared at a center to sharpen children and young people in their different skills which will take place at Rexona Safe Hub, in KwaMashu, Durban.This center, which took almost two years to build in collaboration between the Municipality of Thekwini and the company Unilever South Africa, was officially opened on Wednesday, and is expected to be useful to the community.The general director and founder of Safe Hub Global, which is a body that has built similar…