Wasted Funds, Sick Testimony, and Rising Stars | Johannesburg News

Ekurhuleni dumped fifty-seven million rand on three early childhood centers in 2019, meant to serve 300 kids—but two are now abandoned and vandalized, blamed on poor management and unpaid staff. Meanwhile, former defense minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial hit a snag when she fell ill mid-testimony. On the bright side, Nicky Pesa, a 26-year-old who started as a petrol attendant, just earned her IT diploma and is set to get another in marketing—proof that grit can rewrite your story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92de463154dd2bab