Zanele Mthembu
Zanele Mthembu covers South African community news for Trustoria, focusing on municipal developments, social justice and local culture. Based in Durban and rooted in her Zulu heritage, she brings clarity and compassion to stories that affect everyday lives, combining a commitment to accountability with a passion for highlighting community achievements, resilience and positive change.
Published Articles by Zanele Mthembu
Tech
South African Tech Ambitions Go Global as Mysatech Unveils Three-Platform Social Networking Strategy
South African technology company Mysatech is expanding its digital ambitions with three interconnected social networking platforms, including a new international network. The strategy could open new opportunities for local businesses, digital innovation, skills development and future employment.
News
From a Safe Place to a Growing Harvest: Hope Takes Root in Limpopo
A Limpopo drop-in centre supporting 68 children has grown into a community farming project creating 17 permanent jobs and strengthening food security.
News
Keeping Our Stories Alive: Heritage Project Creates 68 Work Opportunities in North West
A community initiative in Mmakau is helping preserve shared cultural history while giving local people valuable work experience — connecting the stories of yesterday with opportunities for tomorrow.
Knowledge
Why Is the Ocean Salty When Rivers Are Fresh?
Rivers constantly carry water into the sea, yet the ocean remains salty. The explanation connects rain, rocks and evaporation in a journey that has shaped our planet over millions of years.
Tech
Connecting Ideas to Communities: SA’s Tech Platform Aims to Improve Everyday Services
A CSIR-managed platform is connecting municipalities with technologies for water, sanitation, energy and other essential services—and inviting innovators to contribute their solutions.
News
Growing a Future: Young Eastern Cape Farmers Receive R3.8 Million Infrastructure Boost
Improved irrigation, storage and fencing are helping a youth-led vegetable enterprise in the Eastern Cape strengthen production and create work in its community.
News
A Teacher’s Care, a Student’s Thank You: Motherwell Educator Honoured by UCT
Mathematics teacher Nkululo Mtyingizane has received UCT’s 2026 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award after a former learner nominated him, recognising the encouragement and patient support that helped her move forward.
News
Growing Hope Together: South Africans Protect Nature and Create Local Opportunities
A new assessment celebrates two decades of conservation partnerships that have secured 2.76 million hectares across South Africa, while supporting jobs, skills and community participation.
News
New Skills, New Possibilities: A Positive Chapter for West Coast Communities
Local fishing cooperatives and small businesses around Saldanha Bay are taking a step forward, with practical training and support helping open doors to economic opportunities.
News
A New Chapter for Rural KZN: Libraries Bring Books Closer to Learners
Two schools in northern KwaZulu-Natal have received new library resources through a partnership bringing the joy of reading closer to rural communities.
News
A Family’s Pride: Potchefstroom’s Obakeng Jona Earns His Doctorate
A love of learning nurtured at home has carried Obakeng Jona to a UCT doctorate, marking a proud first for his family.