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CHESS, THE OLDEST POPULAR BOARD GAME

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  By: Ledwaba Mmaphuthi Twitter: @ledwabaMp2 Email: ledwabaehm@gmail.com   Chess is one of the most popular and oldest board games, on a checkerboard with specifically constructed pieces of constricting colors, usually white and black. It is played by two opponents. The goal of the game is to capture the king of your opponents. Chess is not a casual game according to most people on social media. Chess content, unlike that of other sports, remains essential and fascinating long after the game has ended and the results are known. Chess fans, like many other hobbies, invest a large amount of time and energy with no expectation of monetary compensation. Kaylee Grace Budhram. Pic from internet A few weeks ago, Nine-year-old Kaylee Grace Budhram returned from Kenya where she represented South Africa at the African Schools Chess Championship. She tied for first place and will now represent the continent of Africa at the World Schools Chess Championship in Panama. Kaylee ...

YOUNGEST BLIND AUTHOR LAUNCHES HIS 3RD BOOK

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By: Ledwaba Mmaphuthi  Twitter: @LedwabaMP2  Email: ledwabaehm@gmail.com   Despite being an author of three books, Calvin Mogajane is proof that your imperfections do not determine who you are or what you will be in life. The 23-year-old student from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) seems to be conquering the world regardless of being blind. Mogajane is now doing his final year in language practices at TUT, Soshanguve campus.  Calvin Mogajane, went against all odds to fulfill his dreams of becoming an author. He launched his 3rd book earlier this month and the name of the book is titled “Strong Woman”. The book tells a story of family, loyalty, and a woman whose bravery changes everything, this book is set in the background of “Kwamhlaba uya lingana” and is breathtaking and a capturing story. He is the youngest blind author in the country.  Picture by: Ledwaba Mmaphuthi. In the picture, Calvin Mogajane Calvin Mogajane, who is originally from Limpopo pr...

R5.00 GOES A LONG WAY

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  By: Ledwaba Mmaphuthi Twitter: @LedwabaMP2 Email: ledwabaehm@gmail.com Dr. Molepo founded the Thusangwanageno campaign, a non-profit organization that raises funds for university and college registrations and unpaid fees for students in Pretoria and other provinces around the country. He approached the robots after learning that students were unable to graduate due to outstanding and registration fees. He requested R5 donations to assist students with their tuition expenses. Their most recent and significant accomplishment is assisting more than 600 students with tuition fees and registration fees to tertiary students. This is done to ensure that they have a driver's license when they finish their degree. The program has helped over 100 pupils obtain driver's licenses thus far. "We become happy when students graduate and thrive because of us," said Dr. Molepo, founder of the Thusangwanageno organization. "Some even come back and give us feedback and...

Transgender women are now allowed to compete in the miss SA pageants

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By: LEDWABA MMAPHUTHI LEBOGANG email:ledwabaehm@gmail.com   f or the first time in the history of Miss SA pageants .Transgender women are now allowed to compete for tittle of Miss South Africa .The announcement was made by Miss SA organization on Monday  24 May 2021 when it  opened  entries for miss South Africa 2021 . Photo by Miss SA Facebook official page "Trans women are eligible to enter the miss SA pageant " the miss SA organization said on its website as entries opened on Monday .The organization also said that transgender women who will compete in the Miss SA  pageants must have a valid South African ID document proving that their amended sex is female  for them to be able to compete internationally. photo by Miss SA Facebook official page  Stephanie Weil of the miss SA organization said that they are delighted that the miss SA brand continues to provide a leading voice for not only the winners but also for all the young  entrants and fina...

About my self

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Hello everyone my name is Mmaphuthi Ledwaba .I am from a small town in Limpopo called Bochum .I am doing my first year in Journalism at Tshwane University of Technology🎓.I love traveling ,exploring nature and learning new things .I chose to study journalism because first of all it is my first love and secondly Is that I will be able to learn new things and meet interesting people  . I  will be writing about what is happening around the world and around the country and keeping you guys updated . I am so excited that I will be sharing this amazing journey with you guys ..I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful time☺