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As technology accelerates, markets shift, and workplace expectations evolve, with uncertainty always front of mind, South African professionals are increasingly opting to pursue portfolio careers – combining several professional activities instead of depending on a single full-time employer. “Traditional linear career paths, which today are arguably the equivalent of putting all your professional eggs in …
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities. Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour’s Budget Vote 31 speech in Parliament on Tuesday, Meth said the intervention forms part of government’s intensified efforts …
DUT CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE STUDENTS MAKE HISTORY AT 25TH “CHINESE BRIDGE” CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION, SOUTH AFRICAN REGIONAL FINAL Durban University of Technology (DUT) has once again solidified its position as a leader in international engagements. Students from the DUT Confucius Institute (CI) achieved a historic milestone by clinching both the first and second prizes at the …
My Brother, Honourable Dr Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana; Honourable Ministers from our two Republics; Co-Chairs of the Senior Officials; High Commissioners of our two countries; Senior Officials from our respective Governments; Members of the Media,Ladies and Gentlemen,Good morning, I wish to begin by conveying our sincere and deepest …
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified consumers of product recalls issued by Stellantis South Africa. The recall affects certain 354 Jeep Grand Cherokees (WL Series) and 115 Jeep Wranglers. Jeep Grand Cherokee The affected vehicles, all sold in 2023, may experience erratic illumination of the driver seat belt warning indicator due to the airbag …
Staff Writer ·20 May 2026 From 1 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) prior to entering or leaving South Africa. The revenue service said this new measure aligns with international customs practices and will strengthen compliance and protect …
Luke Fraser ·20 May 2026 Absa’s latest Homeowners Sentiment Index (HSI) has reached its best level since its initiation, with the South African property market showing sustained optimism. The latest HSI for the first quarter of 2026 shows that overall consumer confidence in South Africa’s property market grew by 1 percentage point to 88%. This …
·20 May 2026 South Africa is poised to join a handful of central banks in raising interest rates to contain the inflationary fallout from the Iran war in the coming weeks, even as most peers keep borrowing costs on hold. The conflict that erupted in late February has driven up energy, food and fertiliser costs …
Terence Corrigan Review: Liberation and corruption: why freedom movements fail, by Peter Hain (Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2025) While some politicians might opportunistically have attached themselves to the South African anti-apartheid struggle as a moral pantomime, Peter Hain was the real deal. Having spent his early years in South Africa, when state harassment made life impossible, …
The international trade in conventional arms reflects both geopolitical relationships and the evolution of domestic defence industries. South Africa represents a distinctive case, having transitioned from relative isolation during the apartheid period to active participation in global arms markets in the post-1994 era. This article provides a descriptive empirical analysis of South Africa’s arms exports …
Story audio is generated using AI By Denis Droppa Mitsubishi will soon add a higher-powered flagship variant to its Triton one-tonner bakkie range in South Africa. Imported from Thailand, the sixth-generation Triton was launched locally in 2024 with a 2.4l turbodiesel four-cylinder engine available in two outputs, with workhorse models getting 81kW of power and …
The author, Celeste Labuschagne A pattern is emerging within our schooling system that needs highlighting as South Africa faces its next major technology decision. In coding and robotics, with the best intentions, directives were given, curriculum was developed and then the move forward-stalled. We are beginning to see take shape again with AI. Globally, the …
Malcolm Libera ·20 May 2026 The rand weakened on Tuesday as investors kept an eye on developments in the Middle East following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause a planned attack on Iran. The rand traded at 16.7575 against the dollar, down 1% from its previous close. Trump stated on Monday that he had …
The facility comes as SMEs account for more than 60% of economic activity in Zimbabwe and intra-African trade remains at […]
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May 2026 – The renowned Morgan State University Choir returns to South Africa in May 2026 for its second concert tour, following its memorable debut at the 2009 Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival. This highly anticipated visit features a series of collaborative performances with leading South African ensembles, celebrating cultural exchange and shared musical heritage. …
… WorkingMama Is Creating Space for Her to Finally Pour Back In. By Elize Fisher – Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, WorkingMama® Magazine The WorkingMama Wellness Edit arrives in Cape Town on 13 June 2026 as an intimate, medically-informed and editorially-curated wellness experience for professional women who are tired of being told to just breathe and …
Park Lines BMX Tournament set for the 2026 South African BMX Freestyle Championships Johannesburg, South Africa – The official 2026 South African BMX Freestyle Championships will take place at the highly anticipated Park Lines BMX Tournament on Saturday, 30 May at the SkyLab Skatepark in Johannesburg. The event is presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy, in partnership with Garmin, Insta360, Monster Products, Fox, and Mongoose. …
Camping has changed plenty over the past 20 years. The old image of pitching a heavy canvas tent on rocky ground, fighting the wind, and sleeping on a thin mat has given way to better gear that makes the whole thing far more pleasant. One of the biggest shifts has been the rise of tents …
Anyone who has spent a long day at a campsite or out in the bush knows the moment when the sun gets too hot, the rain rolls in, or the wind picks up. Sitting in the open suddenly stops being fun. Pulling out chairs and trying to find shade under a tree gets old fast. …
There’s a moment that every car owner dreads. The car coughs, the dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, and the mechanic comes back with a long face. The engine is gone. Or it might as well be. Repairing it would cost more than the car is worth. The next conversation always lands in the …
Anyone who has owned a car for more than a few years knows the moment when something major breaks. The bill from the dealership lands on the table and the air leaves the room. Buying brand new parts at full retail prices makes the maths impossible on plenty of repair jobs. The smart move for …
Anyone who has spent a full Saturday at the beach knows the difference between showing up prepared and showing up with just a towel. The right gear makes the difference between a relaxed day with the family and a sun-burnt scramble back to the car by 1pm. Picking the right kit matters, and a few …
There are board games, and then there is Catan, the game that has turned “I’ll trade you sheep for brick” into a phrase that can either build friendships or test them severely. Since its arrival on tables around the world, Catan has become one of modern board gaming’s great gateways: strategic without being cold, social …
The latest inflation figures suggest that South Africa’s period of low inflation may be rapidly coming to an end, with growing pressure on the Reserve Bank to make a difficult decision on interest rates next week. Statistics South Africa confirmed on Wednesday that consumer price inflation surged to 4.0% in April. Inflation stood at 3.5% …