New Law Will Reveal South Africa’s Huge Pay Gaps
Amendments to the Companies Act will oblige companies to disclose the gap between the lowest paid worker and the top executive
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South African Companies Accelerate AI Training as Skills Gap Widens Across HR, Finance and Operations
Johannesburg: South African organisations are accelerating investment in AI training as teams across HR, finance, admin and operational divisions struggle to keep pace with rapidly changing workplace demands introduced by tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. College Africa Group (CAG), a leading corporate training provider, reports a sharp rise in enquiries for practical, workflow-focused AI training. …
Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente Deel Insig oor die Waarde van Professionele Boedeladministrasie vir Suid-Afrikaanse Families
Opvoedkundige inhoud beklemtoon hoe die regte eksekuteurskeuse families kan beskerm teen onnodige stres en finansiëlelas Johannesburg, Gauteng – Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente deel waardevolle insig oor een van die belangrikste besluite wat Suid-Afrikaners in hul testamente moet maak: die keuse van ‘n bekwame eksekuteur. Hierdie besluit bepaal of families gemoedsrus sal hê terwyl professionele …
OAK Law Guides Business Owners on Strategic Marital Planning That Protects Corporate Assets and Enables Growth
Pretoria, South Africa – Entrepreneurs and business owners face significant corporate implications when entering marriage without proper marital property planning. OAK Law, a distinguished commercial law firm specialising in ante-nuptial contracts, emphasises how strategic marital planning protects business assets whilst supporting rather than complicating corporate growth objectives. Under South African law, marriage in community of …
Lexpro Systems Explores How Digital Payslip Distribution Transforms Workforce Management and Administrative Efficiency
Employee Self-Service Portals Enhance Confidentiality and Reduce Administrative Burden CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA – Countless South African businesses continue repeating inefficient monthly rituals: printing payslips, stuffing envelopes, distributing packages, and fielding employee queries about lost or damaged documents. This paper-based approach to payroll distribution wastes time, compromises confidentiality, and creates unnecessary administrative pressure during already-busy month-end …
IOM and UNV launch Mentorship Network for returning migrants in Africa
Press Release – 05 December 2025 – Dakar, Senegal – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) […]
Join Crocworld to Celebrate Henry’s 125th Birthday in Style
Get ready for one of the most anticipated celebrations on the KZN South Coast! Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh is gearing up to honour the legendary Henry the Nile Crocodile’s 125th birthday on Reconciliation Day (16 December). This iconic resident is believed to be the oldest known Nile crocodile in captivity, and visitors are invited …
Renishaw Hills Welcomes Wheelchair Advocate Muzi Fodo on His Fundraising Journey
On Wednesday, 3 December, Renishaw Hills had the privilege of hosting Muzi Fodo, a dedicated activist for disabled individuals. As part of his remarkable 190km journey from Harding to Durban, Muzi arrived in Scottburgh on his mission to raise awareness for accessibility and fund active wheelchairs for those in need through his campaign, ‘Diffabled, Not …
More Future, Less Fear: How to Build a Life Beyond Rent
By Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property For many South Africans, owning a home remains a powerful life aspiration. It symbolises stability, control and a sense of belonging. The latest General Household Survey 2024 from Statistics South Africa shows that about 60.1 % of households own their dwellings, while 25.1 % rent. For those looking …
10 Reasons Drumstruck Is Cape Town’s Ultimate South African Experience
Interactive African drumming, wine tasting, a South African braai and marimba combine to offer a uniquely local way to connect with Cape Town’s culture. Who would have thought that on the scenic slopes of Constantia Nek in Cape Town you’d find an internationally acclaimed show that lit up Broadway and captivated audiences across the globe? …
Outsourced CFO Talent Solutions In High Demand As Businesses Scale
Outsourced CFO is seeing surging demand for its Talent Solutions service as high-growth companies seek temporary finance professionals to maintain stability during expansion. With rapid scaling, system upgrades, and leadership shifts, businesses rely on OCFO’s vetted specialists to ensure continuity, prevent disruption, and accelerate critical financial projects. Outsourced CFO (OCFO), a global finance consulting …
How Community-Driven Initiatives Are Reinvigorating the KZN Mid-South Coast
Sustained improvements to infrastructure, environmental conservation, and the revitalisation of local municipalities require a collaborative effort. Such cooperative models, as seen on the KZN Mid-South Coast, are making a real impact by creating safer, more welcoming destinations for investors. “We are actually seeing the results of coordinated efforts by local environmental and community-driven groups that …
Afri Air Introduces Thermal Imaging and RTK Technology Advancing Professional Inspection and Surveying Operations
Ermelo, South Africa – Two critical advancements in enterprise drone technology are addressing longstanding challenges in South Africa’s power infrastructure inspection and professional land surveying sectors, delivering unprecedented combinations of safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency. Power line inspection teams have historically faced an impossible compromise between thorough assessments and personnel safety. Traditional methods require dangerous …
A tale of two countries: Poland vs South Africa – Daily Friend | SA News
President Donald Trump has now kicked us out of the G20, at least for the next year, while the United States chairs the group. The US has left an opening for us to rejoin, but this will require “tough decisions” by SA, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. SA’s place will be taken by …
USTR Greer says he’s open to ‘different treatment’ of South Africa under trade initiative | SA News
Tensions have been running high between the U.S. and South Africa, the continent’s most developed economy, after Washington boycotted a summit of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies hosted by Pretoria last month. In addition, the U.S. said it would exclude South Africa from the G20 summit in Miami next year. Table Mountain: …
UCT premieres Japanese–South African Butoh collaboration | SA News
UCT’s Little Theatre hosted the South African debut of ‘1–2–3 As One’, a groundbreaking Japanese–South African Butoh collaboration that also marked the launch of the School for Intimate Imaginings. The event marked a milestone not only for contemporary performance practice in South Africa, but also for cultural exchange and scholarly collaboration between UCT and Japan. …
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 5 December 2025 | SA News
A. Issues In the Environment1. Economy 1.1. Eskom Turnaround gains momentum 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed continuing improvement in Eskom’s financial and operational performance for the first six months ending September 2025. Eskom recorded a profit of R24.3 billion after tax, which is 37% higher than the same period in 2024. 1.1.2. In the same period, Eskom delivered consistent energy supply with only four …
New system could mean big changes for traffic fines in South Africa | SA News
The South African Post Office (Sapo) says its digital eRegistered Messaging service could be used to deliver traffic fines in the country, as it has the same legal status as registered mail. However, its use by traffic authorities will depend on the applicable law and how fines or summons are to be served. The Post …
DA calls for accountability as dangerous weapons remain on South Africa’s streets | SA News
The Democratic Alliance reiterates our call for urgent accountability as the continued loss and theft of state-owned firearms fuels violent crime across the country. More concerning is the scale of these failures. A DA parliamentary question revealed that a total of 170 SAPS-owned firearms were reported as lost or stolen from police armouries over the …
Truth about solar power “ripoff” in South Africa | SA News
South Africa has no manufacturing capacity for solar PV panels, despite the government requiring independent power producers (IPPs) to procure a substantial portion of these devices from local firms. This issue was recently highlighted by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (Sapvia) during a presentation to the media regarding localisation of the local solar PV …
South Africa gains 20 new wards as Demarcation Board finalises boundary report | SA News
The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has increased the number of wards in South Africa by 20, rising from 4,468 in 2021 to 4,488 this year. The board officially handed over its final report, which outlines the country’s new ward and municipal boundary lines, to the Electoral Commission (IEC) today. The handover ceremony took place at …
South Africa’s Fight Against Corruption Takes Centre Stage as Adv. Mothibi Calls for a United, Vigilant Citizenry | SA News
South Africa’s fight against corruption made significant progress at the Department of Public Service and Administration’s International Anti-Corruption Day event in Sandton, Johannesburg, where the Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Advocate Andy Mothibi, emphasised the increasing importance of citizen empowerment, cross-sector collaboration, and risk-based prevention. Addressing delegates, Adv Mothibi emphasised that corruption cannot …
6 new Chinese car brands that launched in South Africa in 2025 | SA News
Another year has come and gone, which means that several new Chinese car brands have launched in South Africa. New names from the People’s Republic have been coming to South Africa in droves over the past few years, and 2025 was no different with six different manufacturers making their debut. The first of these is …
New Chinese bakkie coming to South Africa | SA News
JAC has confirmed that the T9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) bakkie is coming to South Africa. The PHEV version of the T9 double cab has been in the pipeline for our market for three years, as it was first announced all the way back in December 2022. It was initially expected to launch in South Africa …