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MTN SA Foundation Supports DBE’s Back – to – School Campaign to Drive Digital Inclusion

MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to education by providing digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back -to – School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e -learning tools […]

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An 88% pass rate is real progress. The question is who falls out before matric

By Graeme Wilkinson, Senior Social Investment Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments The announcement of South Africa’s most recent matric results, delivering a historic 88% pass rate, marks a moment worth pausing on. It is a milestone that speaks to system resilience, improved coordination and the sustained effort of teachers, learners, families and policymakers. For social

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Why mentorship is the missing link in tackling unemployment and building successful businesses

As South Africa continues to grapple with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. While entrepreneurship is often positioned as a pathway to job creation and economic resilience, far too many new ventures fail before they ever reach their potential. The difference between

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Shimza Grows Annual School Shoe Drive, Donating 3000 Pairs of Hopeful Soles to Children Across Gauteng

Johannesburg, Tuesday 14 January 2026 – Music icon and philanthropist Ashley ‘Shimza’ Raphala once again demonstrated his commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities through the donation of 3000 pairs of Hopeful Soles school shoes to children in need. The handover took place on 13 January 2026 at the Rabasotho Community Centre in Tembisa, under the banner of

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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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Leading with Legacy: Women Reclaiming Power Through Intergenerational Knowledge

In South Africa, where the resilience of women has long been the backbone of communities, a new generation of leaders is rediscovering the transformative power of intergenerational knowledge sharing. It is in the passing down of wisdom, from grandmother to mother to daughter, that stories become strategies and lived experience becomes leadership. This belief came

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