Squirrel Away: the South African fintech app turning gifting into investment

Ashley Lechman|Published

Squirrel Away, a first-of-its-kind platform in the local market, offers a simple yet powerful alternative to traditional gifting: instead of toys or gift cards, ...

Traorism Fever and the Crisis of Democratic Governance in Africa

Boikanyo Nkwatle|Published

The “Traoré Effect” highlights a deeper governance dilemma facing postcolonial states grappling with insecurity, economic stagnation, and popular frustration, says ...

Is Zondo’s Anti-Graft Crusade Political Grandstanding?

Prof. Bheki Mngomeulu|Published

Is former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's locking of horns with President Cyril Ramaphosa on corruption and ethical conduct an attempt to redeem his image or that ...

SA Reserve Bank rate cut offers relief to consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

This means the repo rate will decrease from 7. 25% to 7%, effectively taking the prime lending rate to the country to 10. 50% from 10. 75%.

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of work and benefits need to catch up

Reo Botes|Published

A generation under financial pressure and health-related stress is not a productive, engaged, or loyal workforce. Gen Z’s top stressors include money (58%), career ...

Farewell to a month that was full of drama

Sbu Zulu|Published

July 2024 exposed shocking connections between South African politicians and the criminal underworld, from high-profile arrests in DJ Sumbody's murder case to senior ...

Liberators in Dire Need of Political, Moral Cleansing

Zamikhaya Maseti|Published

The liberation movements must be brave enough to confront the objective reality of the evaporation of the liberation heritage. The fact of the matter is that across ...

How societal issues sully Women's Month

Published

As Women's Month begins, the stark reality of gender-based violence persists, overshadowing the spirit of celebration that should define this time.

Cape Town's solution to river pollution that KZN should adopt

Hannah Lidgett|Published

Cape Town's installation of permanent waste interceptors across 20 waterways demonstrates effective environmental leadership while KZN's rivers continue to suffer ...

Profit Over Truth: The Ethics Crisis in Social Media Content

Sandile Mdadane|Published

Social media platforms that pay creators based on engagement are inadvertently fuelling a fake news epidemic. From fabricated deaths to AI-generated tourist destinations, ...

Tiny Richards Bay target big Mamelodi Sundowns scalp in MTN8 quarter-finals

Smiso Msomi|Published

Richards Bay, making their MTN8 debut, gear up for a challenging quarter-final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Arthur Zwane targets consistency as AmaZulu brace for MTN8 test against Stellenbosch

Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu's head coach Arthur Zwane believes his team is primed for a competitive season as they face a challenging MTN8 quarter-final against Stellenbosch FC. Will ...

Apex Court's surprise ruling extends Makate's Please Call Me Battle

Nqolokazi Nomvalo|Published

In a stunning legal twist, South Africa's Constitutional Court has sent the 'Please Call Me' case back to the Supreme Court of Appeal, prolonging Nkosana Makate's ...

Empowering lives: Anele Zama's journey with Made for More

Taschica Pillay|Published

Anele Zama transitioned from the corporate world to lead Made for More, a non-profit organisation that empowers athletes with disabilities through sport. Discover ...

New parties fuel apartheid-era divisions, warns Jeff Radebe

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Jeff Radebe, the ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Convenor, has issued a stark warning about the rise of new political parties that threaten to undermine South Africa’s ...

Russia-Ukrainian Conflict: 'Give me liberty or give me death'

Vusi Shongwe|Published

Explore the historical and ideological currents that shape the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict… is this merely a crisis, or the culmination of a long-standing struggle ...

Nora Fatehi teams up with Tanzanian musician Rayvanny for cross-cultural fusion track

IANS|Published

The track, which blends African and Indian musical influences, promises an energetic fusion of rhythms, dance, and global appeal.

KZN Health MEC responds to damning allegations

Tribune Reporter|Published

Nomagugu Simelane says the misinformation forms part of a deliberate political smear campaign intended to distract from the progress made within the public healthcare ...

Sam Ramsamy receives Order of Merit Award from World Aquatics for his 30 year service

Tribune Reporter|Published

World Aquatics also acknowledged Ramsamy for his role as an anti-apartheid pioneer and a champion of sport as a force for change.