STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: The North West province continues to record the highest unemployment rate in South Africa, according to the 2nd Quarter Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa on Wednesday, 13 August.
The official unemployment rate stands at 40.1%, reflecting a slight 0.3% drop from the previous quarter and a 1.2% decline compared with the same period last year. The expanded unemployment rate, which includes discouraged job seekers, remains alarmingly high at 54.7%, with over 1.5 million residents without work.
Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra Presents World Première of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Concert Film
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.
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