Tara Chklovski: African Women Can Build the Future Too
Despite the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across industries, women — especially those from underserved communities — remain starkly underrepresented […]
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From Boardroom to Classroom: Why Senior Leaders Are Going back to School
By Bryson Pather (Teaching, Assessment, Learning & Innovation Manager at Regent Business School) A remarkable shift is taking place in South African boardrooms: senior executives are returning to formal study in record numbers. Bryson Pather, Teaching, Assessment, Learning & Innovation Manager at Regent Business School, examines why experienced leaders worldwide are choosing the classroom over …
BYD Sealion 5 migrating to South Africa in November | The Citizen | SA News
Sealion 5 will be positioned between the all-electric Dolphin and Sealion 6 in BYD’s product portfolio. BYD has confirmed that the second plug-in hybrid SUV under its Ocean series, the Sealion 5, will be debuting in South Africa next month as a more affordable alternative to the step-up Sealion 6. On-sale since the end of …
Alfa Romeo’s Junior Elettrica lands in South Africa – and it’s shockingly good | SA News
Alfa Romeo launched a brave and important new car for the brand on Wednesday. The all-new Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is now available in South Africa and, while it isn’t perfect, it unquestionably retains the Alfa DNA that Alfisti demand. It’s with a little trepidation that one attends Alfa launches because … well … it’s …
Where Training Ends and Insight Begins: Academic Thinking in Action
By Pamela Nomzaza (Academic at Regent Business School) Quick fixes are failing. Businesses invest in short courses and certificates, expecting transformation, yet return to the same problems months later. Pamela Nomzaza, Academic at Regent Business School, argues this cycle reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about what prepares leaders for complexity. In this piece, she makes the …
First Walmart store location and exclusive products in South Africa revealed | SA News
Walmart has announced its first store open to the public in South Africa will be located at Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand, and what products it will offer that were previously unavailable locally. The retailer said the new store will bring a “world-class “shopping experience, supported by Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices philosophy, to …
South Africa’s richest city collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes, and residents are taking action | SA News
Staff Writer ·30 Oct 2025 Johannesburg residents, civil society groups, and community organisations have united to demand urgent action to end a “human rights and economic emergency.” On Saturday, 1 November 2025, Johannesburg residents and businesses will gather outside the Johannesburg Council Chambers in a peaceful protest. This protest is focused on the worsening water …
Bühler Southern Africa Hosts First-Ever Customer Day in Madagascar
Bühler Southern Africa successfully hosted its first-ever customer day in Madagascar at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Waterfront in Antananarivo in early September. The event brought together stakeholders from the rice, pulses, and spice sectors, alongside representatives from government initiatives focused on food security and industrialisation. “From our Johannesburg office, we focus on the …
South Africa Needs A Collaborative And Coordinated AI Skills Strategy – iAfrica.com | SA News
South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. However, this opportunity comes with an urgent imperative. The country …
Big Music Stars. Bigger Sound. Biggest Screen
Ster-Kinekor brings the ultimate concert experience to its IMAX cinemas Music lovers, this one’s for you. Ster-Kinekor is turning up the volume over the next few months with an unforgettable line-up of concert films that bring some of the world’s biggest music legends and live performances to life on the biggest screen and with mind-blowing …
Auditor General reveals scathing indictment of the SANDF under Minister Motshekga | SA News
In today’s meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, the national defence force was revealed to be in a state of complete crisis. The Department of Defence’s 2024/25 Annual Report paints a picture of an organisation crippled by financial collapse, systematic rule-breaking, over-dependence on foreign partners, riddled with critical leadership failures, and …
Debt Review and Its Role in Financial Stability
Financial strain can happen to anyone. Whether due to unexpected job loss, rising living costs, or accumulated credit card bills, debt can quickly become overwhelming. This is where Debt Review can make a difference. It offers a structured and legal process that helps individuals regain control of their finances without facing the threat of repossession …
South Africa is saying goodbye to Eskom | SA News
South Africa will rely heavily on private companies to build power generation as coal-fired plants that produce the bulk of its electricity are gradually retired, according to the nation’s latest energy blueprint. New private generation capacity will outpace power procured by the government from independent producers as well as stations planned by state-owned Eskom over …
How Transit Solutions Keep the Internet Running Smoothly
Reliable data movement keeps the world connected. Behind every video call, website, or cloud upload, there are strong systems moving information from one point to another. These systems, often called transit solutions, play a major part in keeping communication stable and fast. Understanding Internet Transit When you browse or send data online, your request doesn’t …
Location of first Walmart store in South Africa revealed | SA News
Malcolm Libera ·30 Oct 2025 Walmart has announced that its first South African store will open in Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand. This launch of the Clearwater Mall store will mark the official arrival of the American retail giant’s own-branded stores in the country. In a statement, Walmart said that the new branch will …
Greenpeace Africa believes continent must zero in on governance to safeguard minerals | SA News
SAIIA Research Fellow in the Climate Change and Natural Resource Governance Programme, Adrian Joseph, speaks to Eyewitness News on the failure of African countries with substantial mineral resources to benefit from them. He states that “Whether or not it ends up fundamentally being a challenge or opportunity, boils down to governance”. Collaborative Platforms: The rise …
Walmart’s first store in Africa to open at Joburg’s Clearwater Mall | SA News
US retail giant Walmart revealed on Thursday that its first-ever Walmart-branded store in South Africa and the African continent will launch at Clearwater Mall, located on Joburg’s West Rand. An official opening date is expected to be announced in the next few weeks. Clearwater Mall is owned by JSE-listed retail landlord Hyprop Investments. Read: Walmart …
Russell Darren Rodez vs Media24 – The Press Council of South Africa | SA News
BEFORE THE APPEALS PANEL OF THE PRESS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICAIn the matter between:Russell Darren Rodez B ApplicantandMedia24 RespondentMatter No: 32291 DECISION ON AN APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL 1. This is an application by Mr Darren de Rodez Benavent Russel (applicant) against a Ruling by the Ombud of the Press Council of South Africa …
Bad news for WeBuyCars in South Africa | SA News
The WeBuyCars share price sunk by 13.57% on Tuesday after a trading update disappointed investors. On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, the company published a trading statement for the anticipated financial results for the year ended 30 September 2025. WeBuyCars said it was on track to report an increase in headline earnings of over 100%, with …
Understanding Varicose Veins and Effective Treatment Options
Varicose veins are a common issue that affects both men and women, often causing discomfort, swelling, and visible bulging veins under the skin. While many see them as a cosmetic concern, untreated varicose veins can lead to pain and other health problems. Knowing how to manage and treat them is essential for long-term relief and …
US tariffs push South Africa to diversify trade reach | SA News
By Dikeledi Molobela Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is hopeful of reaching a trade agreement with the United States soon, following ongoing text-based negotiations aimed at addressing the impact of steep tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. Speaking during a media briefing in Bern, Switzerland, on Wednesday, where he is undertaking a …
South Africa to start R2.5bn fund to tackle unemployment | SA News
South Africa will on Friday start offering loans from a R2.5 billion ($135 million) Youth Fund aimed at supporting small businesses, part of a push by the government to tackle one of the world’s highest unemployment rates. Nearly half of South Africans between 15 years to 34 years are unemployed, according to Statistics South Africa. …
Media Statement on Roy Muleya’s sequestration | South African Revenue Service | SA News
29 October 2025 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the judgment handed down on 29 October 2025 by the High Court of South Africa, North Gauteng (case no. 48495/2020). This decision came because of an application brought by SARS for the sequestration of Mr Roy Muleya. Mr Muleya was found to be one …
Youth Employment Service (YES) Launches National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative
The Youth Employment Service (YES) has announced the launch of the YES Gamechangers Challenge (YGC), a pioneering initiative designed to close the critical gap between promising young entrepreneurs and established corporate supply chains. While small businesses are crucial for South Africa’s economic growth and employment creation, the country faces one of the world’s highest startup …