It’s 2024, and while strides have been made toward gender equality, the gender gap in leadership remains a troubling reality, especially here in South Africa. I often find myself reflecting on this disparity, particularly in industries like logistics, transport, and Read the full story
Bravery is more than just a trait in entrepreneurship, it’s a cornerstone of success. This week, during a special XSpaces discussion on entrepreneurial stories, we explored the vital role bravery plays in building a business. Among our inspiring panelists was Read the full story
Nearly half of South African households (42,1%) are headed by women, according to Statistics SA’s 2022 census. In these households, women are often both primary caregivers and breadwinners. They wield significant influence in household purchasing decisions and are pivotal in Read the full story
As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, I can’t help but reflect on the challenges that our female police officers face every day. Despite the strides we’ve made as a nation, being a woman in law enforcement is still Read the full story
I am one of the few people who are truly obsessed with numbers. You’re likely to catch me checking stats on just about anything—what’s the population per province? How many people get arrested, released from prison, or graduate with a Read the full story
There have been new changes to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rules that will directly impact estate agents. As someone who has navigated the complexities of B-BBEE compliance before, I understand how these shifts can stir up concern and Read the full story
I often catch myself wondering how some entrepreneurs manage to land deals with major corporations like MTN, Vodacom, Microsoft SA, and BP SA. What’s the secret sauce? Is it all about who you know or the network you’ve built? The Read the full story
As a loyal customer of Dischem, I often find myself browsing their aisles for my medications and baby products at Baby City, another brand under the Dischem umbrella. Little did I know that this company, which I have supported for Read the full story
Since August is Women’s Month, it feels timely to explore a topic that is close to my heart: the representation of black women in leadership in South Africa. Are we truly making progress, or are we celebrating a lone female Read the full story
As we edge closer to bidding farewell to 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the month of July. It was a quieter period for Stats SA after a bustling June, with only 22 publications released. However, the data Read the full story
