Every young dream begins with someone who believes in it. At the Thandanani Drop Inn Centre, that belief came to life as Super Sun’s holiday programme gave learners a glimpse of what’s possible. In Mamelodi East, Super Sun hosted 50 Grade 8 and 9 learners for a day of career inspiration, creativity, and mentorship as […]
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In townships, better design and basics are changing the rental game. Where landlords invest in livable space and safety, tenants are paying more—because dignity, reliability and Wi-Fi now count as non-negotiables. By Ray Leathern – The South African South Africa’s township rental market is getting sharper—and pricier where quality improves. Property financier Nqobi Malinga says
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South Africa’s best employers for 2025 are in—and the banks dominate. Standard Bank leads locally, placing 28th worldwide, ahead of Nedbank (49th) and Absa (97th). MTN is the strongest non-financial player at 166th. Sappi (289th), Sasol (374th), Mediclinic (425th) and Adcorp (444th) complete the South African eight. By Sundeeka Mungroo – The South African Forbes’
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Tariff pain can be a turning point. With 30% US duties squeezing exports, South Africa’s auto industry should turn transformation into strategy—using AIS, ESD and localisation to protect jobs, unlock capital, compete. By Kebalepile Matlhak – BizCommunity South Africa’s auto industry is under pressure. A 30% US tariff on locally made components lands just as
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Octotel is scaling up its youth learnership model — turning a successful pilot into a long-term talent pipeline that feeds South Africa’s digital economy and builds real jobs in the country’s growing fibre sector. By BizCommunity Octotel’s learnership programme is moving from a promising pilot to a full-scale, long-term strategy — proving that corporate-driven training
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Sibanye-Stillwater is rewriting how major industries engage with the communities that power them. In Merafong, the mining group’s supplier development sessions have moved beyond compliance to create genuine business partnerships that can last. By Carletonville Herald Over two days in late September, Sibanye-Stillwater opened its doors to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) from the
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When the Cape Town Marathon was called off before sunrise, a different kind of endurance kicked in. Within hours, Woolworths redirected hundreds of kilograms of fresh food to local charities—ensuring not a single item went to waste. Woolworths, the official food sponsor of the 2025 Cape Town Marathon, had prepared to feed 24,000 runners along
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Iwisa No.1’s Fills Bold Designer Search proves heritage can drive creativity. The competition gives young South Africans the space, confidence, and backing to turn cultural identity into powerful streetwear — and opportunity. Iwisa No.1’s first Fills Bold Designer Search has done more than name a winner. It’s set out to shift the narrative — showing
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South Africa’s proposed “3-for-3” scheme, which would allow unlisted companies to pay three percent of their gross revenue in exchange for automatic Level-3 BEE status, may seem straightforward. But it’s a shortcut that risks undoing years of hard work toward genuine enterprise and supplier development (ESD). By Business Tech Paying a fixed share of gross
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South African corporates channel about R20 billion a year into Enterprise and Supplier Development, yet nearly 40% of ESD targets are not being met. Unconventional CA’s co-founder, Jameel Khan, says too many programmes are treated as a tick-box to boost B-BBEE scores rather than a lever for real SMME growth, with unemployment still at 33%
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