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Super Sun sparks young ambition in Mamelodi

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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Township rent is rising for the right reasons

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 named in new Forbes ranking

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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Youth Training That Works — Octotel’s Model Goes National

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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Iwisa No.1 Turns Heritage Into a Platform for Bold Young Designers

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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Three-percent levy won’t fix transformation — real ESD does

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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DigiMine launches community trust platform

A new digital platform developed at the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) within the Wits Mining Institute is offering a practical solution to one of the mining sector’s most persistent challenges: building trust with the communities located near mining operations. By Mining Review Africa Designed to make information easier to access and understand, the platform

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Sustainability drives Isanti Glass

Isanti Glass, South Africa’s only black-owned Level 1 B-BBEE glass packaging manufacturer, ties business excellence to transformation and environmental stewardship. Based in Johannesburg and part of Proudly South African, the company combines local manufacturing strength with a clear buy-local stance. By Business Day Its amber, flint and emerald containers use, on average, up to 50

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Bybit strengthens its footprint in South Africa

Bybit is expanding in South Africa with a push that combines partnerships, seamless rand access and new scholarship programmes. The exchange says it aims to be the country’s most trusted and user-friendly crypto platform in 2025. By Bybit – Moneyweb A strategic partnership with Altify Capital is designed to give local traders easier access to

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