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By Steuart Pennington ‘I Will Not Be Silenced’ by Karyn Maughan is an extraordinary read on so many levels. Her deep sensitivity on how best to report on a court case; on how to navigate the justice system while focusing unerringly, relentlessly, on the truth; and on how to ‘protect the victim or survivor from […]

South Africa’s healthcare system continues to face immense pressure, from overloaded public hospitals and understaffed clinics to a shortage of medical professionals equipped to handle the country’s complex health challenges. The crisis doesn’t begin in the wards, but in the classroom, where aspiring doctors often lack the financial and practical support they need to complete their

Entrepreneurial competencies shape Entrepreneurial Action, local study finds Seven-year research study by Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the University of Pretoria identifies the top competencies of action-driven entrepreneurs across diverse backgrounds Aspiring entrepreneurs from all backgrounds can start businesses if they cultivate a set of 14 entrepreneurial competencies (ECs). This is the key finding of

Bill Blackie, CEO of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs will converge in Johannesburg next month to pitch for millions in business funding at the 2025 South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit, a national platform celebrating the innovation and resilience of the country’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As the

Source: Raineduponmedia Eastern Cape, South Africa – On Saturday, 1 November, Shamwari Private Game Reserve hosted the finish of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, the world’s largest gravel race, marking a milestone for South African sport, conservation, and tourism. Over seven days and 800 kilometres, elite international cyclists and 500 riders from around the globe have

When the Village Went Digital My name is Rochelle, and I run Mzansi Mama – an uplifting digital community of over 14,000 South African mothers. The heart of my platform is to create a safe, positive and relatable space for moms in South Africa – filled with encouragement, shared wisdom, humour, real talk and community

Sola Group’s Springbok solar farm https://techcentral.co.za/the-free-state-mielie-fields-now-powering-corporate-south-africa/273427/ Sola Group on Tuesday launched the 195 megawatt-peak (MWp) Springbok solar power project in Virginia in the Free State. The renewable energy company said the pioneering flexible multi-buyer platform allows South African corporate buyers to buy clean energy from a single source. The solar project also features South Africa’s first

  Building a greener future – Recycling education programme introduced in Gauteng Schools Tiger Brands joins Fibre Circle’s Zithande Mzansi Green Schools initiative in advancing the environmental sustainability and economic empowerment of communities Five schools based in Katlehong and Vosloorus, Gauteng, have been onboarded to the national Zithande Mzansi recycling programme, in partnership with Tiger

Date: 5 – 6  December 2025 Venue: Homecoming Centre, Cape Town Tickets: https://playtopiafestival.co.za Price: From R250 – R1000 PLAYTOPIA, Africa’s premier Indie Games & Immersive Arts Festival and Summit, returns in December 2025. With over 1000 festival goers, it has become a one-of-a-kind African celebration of video games and interactive playfulness. With an epic decor

By : Tshidiso Masopa Source: SAB Foundation Innovation with purpose took centre stage last night as Sum1 Investments and White Cane were crowned the big winners at this year’s SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. Taking top honours in the Social Innovation category, Sum1 Investments impressed the judges with its clever asset-financing model