Citizen Journalist: SJM1

About SJM1

Born and raised on the Isle of Wight, England. Studying BA International Politics at the University of Surrey. Interning at Supernews to gain credits towards my Professional Training year before returning in September to complete my degree.

TOP MARKS SEND SOWETAN MARIMBA BAND TO CAPE TOWN

The Soweto Marimba Youth League (SMYLe) project is a musical outreach programme that provides under-privileged learners living in the Dobsonville area of Soweto, an opportunity […]

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Two Oceans Aquarium sets green example

See installation video at end of article. The Two Oceans Aquarium is committed to strengthening its greener endeavours to minimise its impact on the environment. […]

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First preventative health centre for Khayelitsha

Ikamva Labantu, meaning ‘Future of Our Nation’, operates in the poverty-stricken townships of South Africa, bringing hope and possibility to over 1000 orphans, 12,000 pre-school […]

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NO WATER TO WASTE

Tracing the journey of a drinking water drop’ – Winners of the Water Movie Award 2011 If this where our water comes from, how good […]

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SOLAR ENERGY RUNS WINE FARM

The remarkable success of one of the largest private photovoltaic installations at Villiera Wines in Stellenbosch, proves South Africa has the expertise and technical skill […]

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The possibility of an Education that works

Symphonia is an Organisational Change practice that works with leaders to engage their stakeholders so that “talent, human energy and creativity are maximized”, says Veronica […]

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Will part-time learning prevail?

Official OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) statistics show that 20 – 25% of students in higher education are studying on a part-time basis. […]

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The time to speak is now!

On Tuesday 22nd November, The National Assembly voted in the Protection of Information Bill with 229 votes for, 107 against, and two visible ANC abstentions. […]

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SA soccer legacy post World Cup 2010

Following South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 World Cup, the ‘Football for Hope’ movement, led by FIFA and ‘Streetfootballworld’ has emerged in the country as […]

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Schoolkids get new shoes

An estimated 7 million South African children have no shoes. Just R150 will change that statistic. “Cinderella is proof that shoes can change your life”, says […]

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Table Mountain named new wonder of the World

Table Mountain has been named by the New7Wonders Foundation as one of the world’s new 7 wonders. Securing a huge level of global support, as […]

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Cape Town IS World Design Capital

Cape Town has officially been named the World Design Capital (WDC) for 2014, beating off stiff competition from Bilbao, Spain and Dublin, Ireland. Judges from […]

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Demanding youth or youth in demand?

Youth unemployment in South Africa has reached crisis point, with almost three quarters (72%) of the 4.5 million unemployed population younger than 34. Fewer than […]

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