By Dr Themba Hadebe Opinion– South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the economy, pushing up the price of transport, food and household goods. At the same time, Read the full story
Leadership is often defined by the ability to navigate change, inspire others and make difficult decisions in challenging circumstances. These themes are explored in Change Agents: Leadership Lessons from 23 of South Africa’s Senior Leaders, a newly released book that Read the full story
In the last two articles, we explored the identity crisis among men and what has contributed to it. Now we must confront a deeper question: What are we doing about the boys? Because every broken man was once a boy Read the full story
The new Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, Thebe Ikalafeng, delivered a thought-provoking address at the AUC Conference in Kimberley calling for what he described as a “new compact” between universities, industry, and government. His message combined optimism with a firm Read the full story
I want to speak to the boys and men in this country because too often, we carry a struggle nobody talks about. A struggle that is quiet, personal, and heavy. I’m talking about identity crisis, that moment in a man’s Read the full story
The Black Business Council (BBC), in partnership with the Guma Group, honoured Eskom’s leadership at an exclusive appreciation event at The Saxon Pavilion. The gathering brought together senior representatives from business, government, industry, and the media, recognising the resilience, renewal, Read the full story
The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) celebrated its 20-year anniversary last night at the Holiday Inn in Houghton, bringing together South Africa’s community media in a dignified, heartfelt, and history-rich gala event. As a proud AIP member, I arrived ready Read the full story
ANC After Ramaphosa: Looming Succession Crisis Ahead of 2027 By Thobile Jiwulane The African National Congress (ANC), the dominant party in South Africa’s ten-party Government of National Unity, is grappling with leadership uncertainty. This as speculation about a potential resignation Read the full story
“If MSMEs are the backbone of the economy, why do they still crawl under the weight of bureaucracy and exclusion?” MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) are hailed as the “engine of inclusive growth.” They contribute 34% to South Africa’s Read the full story
Are SA’s Trade Agreements Inaccessible or Are MSMEs Ignorant? The Missed Trillion-Rand Opportunity South Africa has signed dozens of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements — SADC, SACU, AGOA, BRICS initiatives, and AfCFTA — together representing trillions of rands in trade Read the full story