By THABO MOTLHABIYouth empowerment took centre stage on Friday, 10 July 2026, as the Faith and Hope Foundation, led by CEO and founder Faith Sibeko, partnered with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) to equip young people with skills, information, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The foundation hosted a successful information session at its centre in Tsunami,…
Haleon has launched its Made in Mzansi campaign to celebrate the heritage of some of South Africa’s most trusted everyday health brands, recognising the generations of South Africans who have relied on them and the local people who help bring them to life.For generations, brands such as Eno, Grand-Pa, Aquafresh and Med-Lemon have been part…
South African winemakers navigate an increasingly volatile economic landscape, Proudly South African has announced the return of its highly anticipated Local Wine Expo. Taking place from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026 at the Prison Break Market in Lonehill, Johannesburg, this year’s three-day showcase explicitly aims to champion local producers and fast-track industry…
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) have reaffirmed government’s contractor base following a successful commitment to developing South Africa’s Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow at the Emerald Hotel in Vanderbijlpark on Friday. The roadshow brought together contractors, government institutions, infrastructure clients and development finance agencies to strengthen…
KOPANO MONAHENGThousands of people who live in Emfuleni Local Municipality continue to face the harsh reality of unemployment. Every day, many people travel to and from Johannesburg in search of employment, while others remain hopeful that they will one day secure jobs outside their municipality because of the limited employment opportunities available in Emfuleni. To…
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is working to expand the pool of professional artisans in the country. Through collaboration with tertiary institutions and industries, the Department is aiming for rapid rollout of artisans by re-establishing the Departmental Workshops across the country. Speaking at the 4th Annual Construction Business and Project Management (CBPM) conference in…
They love e-Gov By THABO MOTLHABI The Gauteng Department of e-Government successfully hosted the two-day Youth Tech Expo G13 Hack, held at Centenary Hall in Mogale City on 4 and 5 June 2026. The event brought together government institutions, industry partners and technology stakeholders committed to empowering young people through digital skills development and innovation….
Year-on-year, liquidations are up a worrying 15% from March 2025, while the year-to-date figures (January-March 2026) have steadily climbed throughout the first quarter, according to the latest liquidation statistics from Stats SA. Cumulatively, South Africa recorded 377 business liquidations in the first quarter of 2026 alone. While some of these were voluntary closures, the figures…
By LARRY HODES Larry is the CEO for Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly running out of the people who make the networks actually work. The headline numbers are the ones we celebrate. According to the…
