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How corporate South Africa can transform land reform into economic opportunity

For too long, South Africa’s private sector has viewed land reform as either a government problem or a political risk best avoided. Scepticism, uncertainty and fear of reputational exposure have meant that only a handful of companies have meaningfully raised their hands to support land reform projects. When a community regains land but cannot hire […]

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Budget 2026 Shock for SMEs: Godongwana Lifts VAT Threshold to R2.3 Million — Here’s How It Could Transform Your Cash Flow Overnight

Small Business Development & ESD / admin

Small and medium sized enterprises received a major boost on Wednesday when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced in the 2026 National Budget Speech that the compulsory VAT registration threshold will increase from R1 million to R2.3 million. The change, which comes into effect on 1 April 2026, amends section 23(1)(a) of the VAT Act, which

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Public healthcare gets a lifeline: Joburg’s new Liver Transplant Unit launched by FirstRand Empowerment Foundation

Community & Impact / admin

For years, organ transplants in South Africa have exposed one of the country’s harshest inequalities — the difference between having medical cover and simply having hope. This week, Johannesburg’s Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital took a major step toward closing that gap with the opening of its upgraded liver transplant unit. The facility does more than

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Makro taps into rise of refurbished tech with new “Makro Restored”

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Makro is making it easier for more South Africans to own trusted, big-brand technology with the launch of Makro Restored, their new range of restored tech. Makro Restored offers customers quality refurbished and pre-owned devices at more accessible price points. These products are pre-owned, tested tech products at a fraction of the price of new, supported by warranty. Makro Restored combines

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B-BBEE Shake-Up: What Government’s New Rules Could Mean for Corporate South Africa

Small Business Development & ESD / admin

Written by Allan Hannie, Akhona Mgwaba & Keanan Wheeler for Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. On 29 January 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) published several significant draft amendments (Draft Amendments) to the Generic Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Economic Empowerment (Generic Codes) in terms of section 9(5) of the Broad-Based Black Economic

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Why financial protection matters as much as early detection of critical illness

Community & Impact / admin

By Joretha Bothma, Head of Product Development, Underwriting and Claims at Momentum Life Insurance Health screenings and early detection play a vital role in improving outcomes for serious illnesses. Yet there is another critical aspect that is often overlooked until it is too late: the financial health of your family if you are diagnosed with

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Continuing to invest in the next generation of leaders

Community & Impact / admin

Investment solutions company Novare is committed to supporting the social development programmes of nonprofit organisations that work toward an empowered Africa. Among its partnerships is with education champion Imagine Scholar, an after-school programme dedicated to supporting young people beyond academics and grooming future leaders who will positively impact their communities and the country. Novare’s passion

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Collaborative models to enhance the socio-economic impact of the mining sector in South Africa

Community & Impact, Uncategorized / admin

By Graeme Wilkinson, Senior SI Specialist, Tshikululu Social Investments The mining and extractives sector plays a major role in the South African economy, and it has a significant responsibility to create positive socio-economic impact in the communities where mining houses operate. Tshikululu Social Investments, in partnership with the Minerals Council South Africa, hosts an ongoing

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Pick n Pay Mobilises Communities to Support Rural Learners with Back-to-School Basics

Community & Impact / admin

01 February 2026, Swellendam (Western Cape). Pick n Pay continued its inaugural “Project School Takeover” at Kleinfontein Primary School near Swellendam, marking the second of three rural school interventions this month in communities where the retailer operates. Pick n Pay and its partners responded to the financial pressure many South African families face at the start

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Weathering the impact: Why climate change remains a major risk to African mining

Environment / admin

Monday, 2 February 2026 – Climate change is no longer a distant threat – it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies, and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed – or as vital – as mining. Intensifying droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are placing growing pressure on water availability and operational stability. For mining

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