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Shoprite Offers Job Opportunities Through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme

Shoprite Offers Job Opportunities Through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is a business-led initiative, supported by government and labour, designed to create economic pathways for young people and reduce unemployment in South Africa.

Through the programme, participants receive 12 months of on-the-job training in the retail sector. Learners gain hands-on experience across different areas of the retail business. After completing the programme, successful candidates are equipped with the skills to either pursue a retail career or start their own retail business.

Who Can Apply?

South African youth aged 18 – 34 years

Minimum of Grade 10 (or equivalent)

A matric certificate is an advantage

Alternatively, a Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) qualification is accepted

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity with Shoprite:

📲 Send a WhatsApp message with the word “hello” to 072 773 4335 and follow the prompts under Our Stores.

Open Letter to Santaco: Hands Off E-Hailing, It’s Time to Innovate

By: Noko Maleka – Insight Jozi News

Dear Santaco,

You are the biggest black-owned business in South Africa. From the days of the E20s and Siyayas to today’s Quantums, you have carried the hopes and dreams of black families. You took people to and from work, to schools, to town for groceries, and even across provinces to see their families. You ferried lovers to see each other, fans to stadiums, and communities to churches and funerals. Your taxis became a lifeline that helped black South Africans survive, work, and build.

But let’s be honest: many black people resent you today. You have become a symbol of poverty. You are the reason that, in our society, buying a car is considered the ultimate sign of success — because commuting with you is seen as something one must endure only until they have no choice left.

Your members buy taxis and pay thousands to join your associations, yet never once do they ask the public if they will commit to using those taxis. Still, when people choose alternatives, you react violently — as if South Africans signed a contract to remain your passengers forever.

Here is the truth: South Africans use your taxis reluctantly. They do so because you have not evolved with the times. You have not invested in innovation, in safety, or in dignity. You have not sent young people to study transport dynamics, global trends, or new technologies that could modernize your industry. You are shocked that e-hailing is thriving, yet it is thriving precisely because of your ignorance, arrogance, and violence.

South Africa is becoming a 24-hour economy. People work night shifts, attend late events, and travel at all hours. Yet, your industry still insists on operating as if the country sleeps at 9 p.m. If you did not take someone to work at 10 p.m., why must you insist you should be the only one to bring them back home?

Santaco, your business is stuck in the past. It is a symbol of poverty, not progress. It does not grow, evolve, or innovate. Instead of attacking e-hailing services, you should be learning from them. You should be developing your own apps, your own 24-hour fleets, your own systems that treat commuters with dignity, safety, and respect.

Hands off e-hailing. Compete by innovating, not by intimidating. Compete by offering better service, not by clinging to old models that no longer serve South Africans.

The truth is painful, but it must be said: e-hailing thrives because of your failure. If you want to remain relevant in the future, you must transform your industry. Until then, you will remain not a proud black business, but a reminder of how refusing to evolve kills greatness.

Respectfully,
Noko Maleka
Insight Jozi News

Everyone Has a Betrayal Story… Some Are Just Crazier Than Others!

Everyone Has a Betrayal Story… Some Are Just Crazier Than Others!

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Gayton McKenzie: “We Will Fix the Plight of Our Artists” – Honouring the Life and Legacy of Nandi Nyembe

Nandi Nyembe’s Passing: A Legacy in South African Television and Film

By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News

South Africa is mourning the loss of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, a beloved figure in the nation’s film and television industry. Nyembe, best remembered for her unforgettable portrayal of Lily in SABC 1’s hit teen-drama Yizo Yizo (2001–2004), and her leading role in the sitcom Izoso Connexion (2006–2007), has passed away. She also graced the silver screen with powerful performances in Reasonable Man (1999), Saturday Night at the Palace (1987), and the critically acclaimed Yesterday (2004).

A Career That Shaped South African Storytelling

Nyembe’s roles were never just performances; they were mirrors reflecting South Africa’s society, struggles, and triumphs. Her ability to bring raw honesty and humanity to her characters cemented her as one of the most respected actresses of her generation.

Tributes from Colleagues

Her colleagues in the arts and entertainment industry expressed deep sorrow at her passing. Fellow actors praised her mentorship and generosity, describing her as a “mother of the industry” who always carried wisdom, humility, and grace onto every set she stepped on.

“Nandi Nyembe was more than an actress; she was a guiding light for young talent, always willing to teach and encourage,” one actor shared.

Family’s Farewell

Speaking to SABC News, her grandson Jabulation Nyembe shared heartfelt memories of his grandmother:

“She was the pillar of her family, loved by many in the country. My latest memory of her is how she always reminded us to remain united as a family.”

Political Leaders Pay Tribute

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, also expressed condolences while reflecting on the plight of South African artists. He vowed to address the challenges faced by those in the industry.

“We will fix the plight of our artists. Too many of our legends leave this world without receiving the recognition and support they deserve. Nandi Nyembe’s passing reminds us of the urgent need to preserve the dignity of our cultural icons,” McKenzie said.

A Nation in Mourning

Nandi Nyembe’s passing marks the end of an era in South African film and television. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of actors, directors, and storytellers. From the screens of SABC to the big stage of South African cinema, she leaves behind a rich tapestry of work that will never be forgotten.

May her soul rest in peace.

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Dricus du Plessis lost his UFC belt but earned a massive R61 million at UFC 319. South Africa’s MMA star proves defeat can still pay big.

Dricus du Plessis lost his UFC belt but earned a massive R61 million at UFC 319. South Africa’s MMA star proves defeat can still pay big.

South Africa’s own Dricus “Stillknocks” du Plessis may have walked out of Chicago without his UFC middleweight belt, but he certainly didn’t leave empty-handed. The Pretoria-born fighter pocketed an eye-watering R61 million from his UFC 319 showdown with Khamzat Chimaev—proving once again that in the brutal business of combat sports, sometimes defeat can still come with a payday worth celebrating.

The clash, billed as one of the biggest middleweight battles in recent UFC history, ended in disappointment for Du Plessis inside the octagon. Yet, behind the scenes, his bank account told a different story. According to reports, the South African earned $1 million (R18 million) as a base purse for entering the cage as defending champion. Add to that the lucrative Pay-Per-View shares, performance bonuses, and promotional incentives, and his total ballooned to a staggering R61 million.

While international outlets estimate slightly different figures—some placing his payout at $2.5 million (about R45 million) and others at $3.8 million (over R70 million)—what’s undeniable is that Du Plessis remains among the highest-earning fighters in the UFC today. In fact, analysts estimate that over his last four UFC events, he has accumulated between R138 million and R147 million.

For South African sport, this is no small feat. Du Plessis is not just flying the national flag in the UFC—he is rewriting what it means to be a South African athlete on the global stage. His R61 million payday is proof that Africa’s fighters can command global respect, recognition, and reward.

The question now is not whether Du Plessis will bounce back—he has proven his resilience countless times—but rather how this loss will fuel his next chapter. Will he chase a rematch with Chimaev? Will he explore a different weight class? Or will he use his newfound fortune to build his brand beyond the octagon?

One thing is clear: Stillknocks may have lost the belt, but he is still smiling all the way to the bank.

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Noko Maleka

ActionSA Slams Health Department for Misleading South Africans on Vaping

ActionSA Slams Health Department for Misleading South Africans on Vaping

By Insight Jozi News | August 19, 2025

ActionSA has taken a firm stand against the Department of Health, accusing it of spreading misinformation about vaping. The party is outraged by radio adverts authorised by the Department which claim that “vaping is just as bad as smoking cigarettes.”

For ActionSA, this statement is false and misleading. The party’s Member of Parliament, Dr Kgosi Letlape, says the Department is deliberately spreading propaganda rather than facts.

“While vaping is not without risk, the available scientific evidence is clear that it is not equivalent to the harms of combustible cigarettes. By insisting otherwise, the Department is spreading propaganda rather than facts,” said Dr Letlape.

Undermining Parliament?

The controversy escalates further because the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill is still before the Portfolio Committee on Health. By presenting contested provisions as if they are already law, ActionSA argues that the Department is misleading the public and disrespecting Parliament’s constitutional authority.

“South Africans are entitled to honest, evidence-based information, not fearmongering. Parliament is entitled to respect for its processes, not executive interference,” Dr Letlape added.

Formal Complaints Laid

In response, ActionSA has lodged two formal complaints:

• Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) – demanding the immediate withdrawal of the misleading adverts.
• Speaker of the National Assembly – accusing the Department of Health of contempt of Parliament and executive overreach.

The Bigger Picture

This standoff goes beyond vaping. It raises urgent questions about how the government communicates with citizens, the integrity of parliamentary processes, and whether South Africans are being given truthful, science-based information or political propaganda.

What’s Next?

With ActionSA pressing hard, pressure is mounting on the Minister of Health to explain why the Department chose to run these adverts and whether it will be held accountable.

For now, South Africans are left asking: is government protecting public health, or pushing fear to control vaping?

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Sources:

• ActionSA Official Website – Press Statements
• Advertising Regulatory Board (South Africa)
• South African Government – Department of Health

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What do you think? Should the Department of Health withdraw the adverts, or is vaping truly just as harmful as smoking? Share your views below.