Twelve local philanthropic funders have now signed South Africa’s pioneering Climate Philanthropy Pledge — a significant show of collective commitment across the pledge’s eight pillars1 of action, including education and learning,...
In South Africa’s dynamic and labour-intensive construction industry, compliance with legal, safety, and ethical standards isn’t just a regulatory checkbox – it’s a cornerstone of sustainable growth, worker dignity, and sector-wide trust. Yet,...
Wialon, the global fleet digitalisation platform created by software developer Gurtam, announced it has reached a record number of 250,000 fleet vehicles and assets connected in Africa. This milestone translates into impressive operational scale on...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses and other public sector entities to use SAYouth.mobi to provide more pathways for young people to earning and learning. In his weekly newsletter, the President reflected that the country observed...
What’s the connection between roads and conflict in west Africa? This may seem like an odd question. But a study we conducted shows a close relationship between the two. We are researchers of transnational political violence. We analysed 58,000...
South Africa’s high level of youth unemployment means that finding opportunities for the youth and leveraging their talents is a crucial step towards securing the future of the country. This Youth Day lets us celebrate and look into the...
South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is a growing concern that demands urgent action. According to the latest statistics from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the youth unemployment rate remains staggeringly high, with over 60% of young...
Transnet SOC Limited (“Transnet”) is pleased to announce that a three-year wage agreement has been reached with its recognised labour unions, the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU), and United National Transport Union (UNTU)...
Cabinet has assured South Africans that government, through the Department of Health, is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1. “Cabinet calls on all citizens to ensure good hygiene practices,...
Delays in infrastructure projects are a persistent challenge, particularly in developing economies. These delays, whether stemming from government inefficiencies, funding constraints, or mismanagement, have far-reaching consequences for...
