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Why the 'how' matters just as much as the 'how much' in the Budget
Ettienne Mostert|Published

Why the 'how' matters just as much as the 'how much' in the Budget

How CTIJF and That Tuesday Funk transformed Braamfontein into a jazz hub

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

With the Cape Town International Jazz Festival on the horizon, a Braamfontein showcase offered a taste of what’s to come, spotlighting live jazz, collaboration and ...

Family adventure, silent film nostalgia and township drama: Joburg's must-see theatre shows

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Discover the enchanting world of theatre with three captivating productions: the modern adaptation of 'The Jungle Book', the homage to Charlie Chaplin in 'The Tramp' ...

South Africa launches national platform to unlock underutilised SME capital

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa is set to launch a groundbreaking funding-readiness platform aimed at unlocking billions in underutilised capital for SMEs, addressing the critical ...

Expect stability over excitement in this years Budget Speech

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget Speech promises stability rather than drastic changes, aiming to reassure South Africans amid ongoing economic challenges. ...

Fiscal crossroads require bold, practical reform

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa stands at a critical fiscal crossroads, facing sustained low growth, rising public debt, and mounting social pressures. As the Budget Speech approaches, ...

‘We must propel the voices of women in science’ – Deputy Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at UP Women in Science ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina urges a national commitment to spotlight the achievements of women in STEM during her keynote at the Women in Science Symposium, ...

Giving back: Nokuthula Fundama unveils EP with free Sandton show for rising artists

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Nokuthula Fundama unveils her inspiring ‘Siyaphambili’ EP, a testament to personal growth and resilience, alongside a free concert in Sandton aimed at empowering ...

How Skwankwankwa is transforming Gqeberha's youth culture and economy

Staff Reporter|Published

From grassroots to greatness, Skwankwankwa is redefining youth culture in Gqeberha, blending music, fashion, and entrepreneurship to create a vibrant economic force. ...

Inside Queertopia 2026: founders Andiswa Dlamini and Kefiloe Siwisa on scaling the joy

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Discover Queertopia, the Johannesburg festival that celebrates queer joy and community, featuring an adventurous line-up of local and international artists, wellness ...

Boni Maleke declares victory in soul-stirring new gospel EP ‘Umhlengi Wami’

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Boni Maleke shares her heartfelt journey of faith and gratitude through her new gospel EP ‘Umhlengi Wami’, aiming to inspire listeners with themes of healing and ...

Murder, carjacking, and kidnapping: Is South Africa's safety slipping away?

Karen Singh|Published

Recent crime statistics from South Africa highlight a disturbing rise in murder, carjacking, and kidnapping, particularly in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

A crucial test for South Africa's fiscal future

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

pposition parties and civil society groups are urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver a 2026 Budget that prioritises growth reforms, social grant increases, ...

VAT Hike: The easy target that hits the poor hardest

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

As South Africa approaches Budget 2026, the National Treasury faces pressure over a potential VAT hike, a move deemed politically toxic despite its revenue-generating ...

Budget 2026: Will Godongwana empower South Africa's youth?

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a daunting challenge in the 2026 Budget: funding a strained state while tackling a youth unemployment crisis that has become ...

Umbilo calls for urgent action on drug abuse and homelessness crisis

Zainul Dawood|Updated

Durban Metro Police are intensifying efforts to combat drug dealing and homelessness under the M4 freeway, with recent operations leading to drug seizures

Youth entrepreneurship is the way to a bright future

Paul Phume|Published

Youth are not just the future; they are the present. This article explores the urgent need for youth empowerment through entrepreneurship in South Africa, addressing ...

A Turning Point for Global South Innovation?

Phapano Phasha|Published

How the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 is redefining AI innovation in the Global South and what it means for the future of technology in developing nations.

Why youth should be the 7th Region of the African Union

Abdou Samb|Published

Reflecting on the 39th AU Summit, we must ask: What about Africa's youth? As Oliver Tambo said, a nation that neglects its young does not deserve its future. This ...

Clean Audits: The dangerous illusion behind South Africa's corporate collapses

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

In less than a decade, the collapses of Steinhoff International and Tongaat Hulett have wiped out over R300 billion in value, exposing a troubling truth: clean audit ...