As I reflect on Women’s Month in South Africa, I can’t help but feel a mix of pride and concern. The phrase “Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo” (“You strike a woman, you strike a rock”) resonates deeply, reminding us of the 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
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
The telecoms industry in South Africa has undergone a tremendous transformation, profoundly impacting the lives of millions, including mine. As I reflect on these changes from 2019 to 2022, I see how mobile connectivity, the decline of ADSL, the rise Read the full story
In a country as diverse as South Africa, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act is an essential tool for promoting economic inclusion and transformation. For many young people, especially those in their early 20s, the world of business and Read the full story
The Top Empowerment Conference held in Johannesburg this last week saw Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer at the BEE Chamber, deliver a compelling message on the imperative need for organisations to adopt a Transformative approach to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Read the full story
Unemployment among the youth is one of the biggest challenges we all face today. According to Statistics South Africa, the youth unemployment rate was a staggering 46.3% in the first quarter of 2024. While the government is doing its best Read the full story
I’ve always believed in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. Recently, a significant step was taken to address the slow pace of economic transformation in South Africa’s ports sector. On a sunny afternoon, the Chief Executive Officer of Read the full story
If there is one thing that tugs at my heartstrings, it is reading about people losing their jobs. In a country where the unemployment rate hovers around 32.6%, the recent retrenchments in the platinum sector are particularly alarming.Mineral and Petroleum Read the full story
