STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (Mzansi Philharmonic), in partnership with Ster-Kinekor, proudly announces the world première of its concert film, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, directed by award-winning filmmaker Francois Verster.
The film was screened nationwide from 25 to 30 July 2025, offering South African audiences a historic cinematic experience. Conducted by the acclaimed Marin Alsop, this groundbreaking concert film was recorded live at Cape Town City Hall in 2022.
Science and innovation for all: NWU’s vision for rural learners
STELLALANDER-KURUMAN: “You are not too young to invent. You are not too rural to innovate. And you are certainly not too poor to dream big.”
These inspiring words were delivered by North-West University (NWU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bismark Tyobeka during the third annual Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day, held at the Thabo Moorosi Multi-Purpose Hall in Mothibistad. The event, hosted under the national theme “Science, Technology and Innovation are for Everyone,” brought science out of the laboratory and directly into the heart of the community.
Kismet School learners shine at Con Spirito
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: A remarkable 47 learners from Kismet Secondary and Primary School in Vryburg showcased their talents at the 2025 Con Spirito Eisteddfod, competing in diverse categories including Reading, Public Speaking, Art, Dance, and Music.
Of these participants, 28 distinguished themselves by advancing to the prestigious National Forte Round, a testament to their dedication and skill. Kismet School proudly congratulates every learner for their commitment and outstanding performances, which have brought great pride to the entire school community.
Public trust in SAPS hits record low
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: Public confidence in South Africa’s police force has plummeted to its lowest level on record, with only 22% of citizens expressing strong trust in law enforcement.
This stark figure emerges from new findings by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which shows that public trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has nearly halved since 1998. The data forms part of the HSRC’s South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS) series, which has tracked public perceptions of crime and policing annually since 2003. Each year, the HSRC conducts between 2,500 and 3,200 interviews with South Africans aged 16 and older.
Bullying: The hidden mental health crisis in South African schools
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: From playgrounds to WhatsApp groups, school corridors to social media platforms, bullying is leaving deep emotional wounds on South Africa’s youth and the damage is far more severe than bruises and name-calling.
Once dismissed as a “rite of passage,” bullying has now become a national crisis that schools, families and government structures can no longer ignore.
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