Attracting over 850 applications from township entrepreneurs across all nine provinces, the 2025 Standard Bank Kasi SME Summit culminated in a national showcase of South Africa’s brightest entrepreneurial talent. Now in its third year and expanded nationally for the first time, the Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge has become one of the country’s most dynamic…
Bradley Elliot Tax evasion goes far beyond legal tax avoidance. It is the practice of illegally hiding income or profits to avoid paying tax, costing countries over $500 billion a year. In many cases tax evasion depends on opaque ownership structures that hide who really owns assets, where transactions are flowing, and other patterns of…
Over the past decade, women have emerged as the most upwardly mobile force in South Africa’s private banking sector. Standard Bank’s data shows that they now account for 42% of its active Private Banking client base, up from just under a third a decade ago. The growth has been consistent, with female client acquisition outpacing…
The Cape Union Mart Group has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable retail in Southern Africa through a comprehensive approach to responsible sourcing that delivers tangible environmental, social, and economic benefits while elevating product performance and quality. Environmental responsibility forms a non-negotiable component of the Group’s supplier evaluation and selection process, serving as a…
August 28, 2025 Oupa Kekana The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has acknowledged the recent judgment delivered by the Gauteng High Court regarding the provision of radiation oncology services to cancer patients. The Department is currently in the process of carefully studying the ruling to fully appreciate its contents and implications. Once this review has…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has paid tribute to the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) as it celebrates 70 years of shaping the future of healthcare through specialist training, academic excellence, and professional integrity. The platinum anniversary marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s longstanding contribution to medical education and…
Cape Town, South Africa – August, 2025 – As South Africa grapples with rising gender-based violence, mental health crises among men, and toxic workplace cultures, the Muholi Art Institute’s Annual Men’s Conference arrives as a timely call to action. Set for August 29-30, 2025, FREE Entry at the iconic Southern Guild Gallery, Silo 5, V&A Waterfront,…
Johannesburg, South Africa(Aug. 20, 2025) The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) proudly announces a transformative milestone: delivering life-saving HIV prevention, care, and treatment to 2.5 million people across 49 countries, with 1.3 million in 15 African nations. This achievement transcends numbers, embodying restored hope, preserved families, and a bold vision for a healthier, equitable world. AHF’s contribution to the…
Johannesburg, 25 August 2025: The Motsepe Foundation, in partnership with sponsor, Sanlam, continues to elevate school netball in South Africa. This past weekend in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education and SA Schools Netball, the Foundation hosted the 2025 U-15 Netball edition of the Kay Motsepe Schools Championship. Two schools emerged victorious and will travel…
The Springboks defeated the Wallabies 30-22 (half-time 20-10), bouncing back to form in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on a cold and windy Saturday evening in Cape Town. However, the South Africans had to work hard for their win in front of 56,350 supporters at a packed DHL Stadium, especially after last weekend’s shock…
