South Africa’s formal non-agricultural sector saw a slight improvement in the final quarter of 2024 following a year of job losses. According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q4:2024) report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), employment in the sector Read the full story
The robust collaboration between Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and local tour guides and operators has been pivotal in the city’s burgeoning cruise tourism sector. The Tourist Guide Association of Mandela Bay (TGAMB) acknowledges that this partnership has significantly propelled Read the full story
The recently released crime statistics covering crimes from 1 October to 31 December 2024 showed that 6 953 murders were reported in the country in this period. In these three months, there were also 12,412 burglaries at non-residential premises and Read the full story
I’ve always believed that transformation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Growing up in South Africa, I’ve witnessed both the struggles and triumphs of a nation that has fought hard to redefine itself. We’ve come a long way, but there’s Read the full story
Water is a lifeline, and in South Africa, access to clean water remains a pressing issue. As someone who has seen firsthand the struggles communities face due to poor water management, I find hope in the latest collaboration between South Read the full story
With World Consumer Rights Day around the corner, the spotlight is firmly on educating consumers about their rights and fostering ethical business practices. Deputy Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission (NCC), Thezi Mabuza, emphasised the importance of corporate responsibility and Read the full story
South Africa must secure over R440 billion in the next decade to expand its transmission infrastructure, according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Speaking at the 17th Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, the Minister highlighted the Read the full story
The Department of Health will hold a consultative meeting this week with various organisations affected by the US government’s decision to freeze and cut funding for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) response programmes. This follows the announcement of significant cuts to Read the full story
I’ve always believed that the future of South Africa’s sugar industry lies in the hands of our black small-scale farmers. With over 24,000 of them playing a vital role in this multi-billion-rand sector, their sustainability isn’t just important—it’s essential. That’s Read the full story
South Africa has a 35.3% unemployment rate while having a staggering 66.5% youth unemployment rate. The country needs to put entrepreneurship at the forefront if it is to see enormous change and redirection towards a better economy and a better Read the full story
