By KOPANO MONAHENGAS the country celebrates Women’s Month, Dean Macpherson confirms if women are better at owning and managing businesses in construction. The Minister of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure told Ezimtoti News: “I think that the results speak for themselves.“Look at the quality of work that we are seeing here tonight. We…
South Africa’s construction industry has made progress in creating opportunities for women, but much more needs to be done to achieve meaningful transformation and unlock the full value that women can bring to the sector. With women accounting for only approximately 10% to 11% of the construction workforce, there is significant scope to open more…
South Africans have long shown a willingness to support one another during times of crisis – whether in response to floods, fires or the increased hardship many families face during winter. Yet while the desire to give is evident, turning that intent into meaningful, effective support is not always straightforward. According to Statistics South Africa,…
By KOPANO MONAHENG FOR this young artist, choosing passion over a “safe” career was not just a decision. It was the beginning of her own journey to becoming her own boss. “My parents actually enrolled me to do social work, but I cried that year. I didn’t go because I wanted to do art,” said…
More than a feeling: Success can be measured, planned and protected This Women’s Month, Momentum is encouraging South African women to move beyond simply dreaming about success and start defining it with a number. Whether it’s the amount saved for a first home, the capital needed to launch a business, an investment portfolio, retirement savings,…
Following the strong customer response to the 99c bread offering, FNB and Boxer today announced plans to deepen their strategic partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to helping South Africans stretch their budgets further through meaningful rewards, greater financial inclusion, and practical everyday value. South African consumers continue to face financial pressure, with the rising cost…
South Africa’s domestic and care work sector plays a vital role in keeping households and families functioning, yet the people working in it are often undervalued and the industry itself remains largely misunderstood. For Lindiwe Shibambo, founder of Maid4U, changing this perception has been a central part of her entrepreneurial journey since establishing the business…
By THABO MOTLHABI Nomvano Precious Maduma, popularly known as Mvanakazi, recently hosted a successful fundraising event in preparation for an upcoming awards ceremony scheduled to take place later this month. The Coffee with Mvanakazi campaign was held at Old Hardware, on the corner of Cetshwayo and Otlega Drive in Mogale City, on Saturday, 1 August…
By THABO MOTLHABIKefilwe-Rosina Moroane, founder and director of Adam’s Rocks, recently hosted another successful business seminar under the theme “Coffee with Rosfifi Business Insights.” The event took place at TodDose Roasters Coffee in Muldersdrift, Mogale City, last Friday.The seminar aimed to create a platform where entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and stakeholders could network, strengthen their business…
By THABO MOTLHABI The sound of saws, laughter and words of encouragement echoed through Benson Sawmills on Saturday, 25 July 2026, as boys aged between 5 and 20 took part in the Boys to Men Basic Woodworking Workshop—an initiative dedicated to building not only practical skills, but also character, confidence and hope. Hosted by Miss…
