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The weight of the working hand. Honouring the resilience of South Africa’s workforce

This Workers’ Day, Siyasanga Kashe, Executive Member Solutions at Momentum Corporate, reflects on the often-overlooked reality of South Africa’s employed workforce, and the growing pressure carried by those whose income must stretch far beyond a single household. South Africa’s workforce is often defined by a single, sobering statistic. The national unemployment rate remains above 31%, rising to […]

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Corporate Crypto Treasuries and social responsibility

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As companies increasingly use crypto in their treasuries, questions of social responsibility are becoming harder to ignore. Decisions about where and how these funds are held affect not only shareholders but also employees, communities and the broader economy. With cryptocurrencies still prone to volatility and opaque trading practices, treasury managers face an ethical duty to

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Breaking through: BTE network lights up SA film scene

Community & Impact, Professionals, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Founded by visionary filmmaker Sammy Rabolele, BTE has transformed from a modest audiovisual services provider in the North West into a bold, black-owned production house making waves on the national stage. With a dream to bring authentic African stories to life, BTE’s journey is one of grit, purpose and opportunity. Their rise was fuelled by

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Women passing the baton in conservation and scientific research

Community & Impact, Professionals / Chris Buchanan

‘We can all do our part to unleash our world’s enormous untapped talent – starting with filling classrooms, laboratories, and boardrooms with women scientists’ – UN Secretary-General António Guterres In the realm of conservation and scientific research, women have historically faced challenges in breaking through gender barriers and achieving equal representation. However, the tide is

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Bayer in South Africa celebrates gender equal rights in the workplace

Community & Impact, Professionals / Chris Buchanan

June is Global Pride Month – a time to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and more (LGBTQ+) community worldwide. Inclusion and equality are important every day – but participating in Pride Month is especially meaningful. It is a chance to support and represent LGBTQ+ people, to amplify their voices, and to acknowledge and

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Cycling for health care

Community & Impact, Professionals / Chris Buchanan

The Absa Cape Epic, which took place last month, is the largest full-service and toughest mountain bike stage race in the world. It is the most televised mountain bike race and the only eight-day race classed as hors catégorie by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), making it a highlight on any professional racer’s calendar. Furthermore,

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Former young farm worker now wine estate executive

Community & Impact, Professionals / Chris Buchanan

Denzel Swarts, born 37 years ago into a humble farm-working family on the historic Simonsig Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, has been appointed sales and brand executive of Zoetendal Vineyards and River Estate. Zoetendal is situated near Elim in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, about 200km from Cape Town, and forms part of a

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Don’t Let Workplace Bullies Win—Here’s How to Spot Them and Stop Them

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By Stav Ziv Goodbye, playground bully! See you never, high school mean girls! Hello…workplace bully? Oh no. Unfortunately, bullying isn’t one of those things you can put behind you when you become an adult, like awkward yearbook photos and (usually) braces. Offices can have bullies, too. In fact, they’re more common than you might think.

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How To Handle A Bad Boss: 7 Strategies For ‘Managing Up’

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By Dr Margie Warrell If you’ve got a lousy boss right now you have my sympathy. Truly. It can really siphon the enjoyment from what might otherwise be a rewarding role, leave you feeling undervalued, and wondering whether you should begin searching for something new. But before you start planning an exit strategy, it would

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A woman’s place is… in the workplace!

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In honour of International Women’s Day, we bring you industry leaders’ perspectives on workplace equality and inclusion. While gender equality in the workplace has made strides in recent years, there is still a long way to go before we achieve full equality and inclusion, and we must continue to discuss it. We will only achieve gender

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