Culture. Heritage. Identity.
The Mathibela Traditional Authority’s annual Ummemo celebration brought traditional leaders, communities and dignitaries together at Oakley Trust in Bushbuckridge.
Held during Heritage Month, the celebration highlighted the importance of preserving and passing our traditions to future generations—while showcasing the rich cultural experiences that make Bushbuckridge a destination worth discovering.
Meet Tlayishego Pebane, Jessica Matsie, and Miracle Khosa—the visionary trio behind The Fashion Concepts ZA and the upcoming Garden of Eden Project fashion show.
In a community facing challenges like alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, and illness, these young leaders are creating something rare: a positive, substance-free platform where local designers and models can shine.
Every winter, thousands gather at the Innibos National Arts Festival in Mbombela to celebrate Afrikaans music, art and culture. But in a diverse city like Mbombela, one question lingers: who really feels “IN”?
In this thought-provoking piece, I reflect on culture, belonging and curiosity — and ask whether black residents of the city attend Innibos, and what their experience is like if they do. Is it simply a festival to observe, or a space where everyone feels welcome?
The conversation about culture, support and belonging continues.
Read the full article on Beyond Kruger Magazine. What are your thoughts? 👀🎶
A Voice Beyond the Airwaves: Duncan Mnisi’s Mission in Acornhoek
Every weekday from 15:00 to 18:00 on RFM, Duncan Mnisi hosts the Afternoon Drive Show with more than music and conversation — he brings leadership, cultural pride and purpose to a community facing alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence.
At a young age and already an author of four books, he is proving that villages produce thinkers, writers and change-makers.
Read the full inspiring story now on www.beyondkruger.africa — and discover how one voice is reshaping the narrative beyond the Kruger gates.
Floods may have postponed the Marula Festival, but in Phalaborwa the real story runs deeper — from damaged roads and stalled celebrations to growing frustrations over service delivery in Namakgale and beyond.
