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The Superwomen Behind Mining Healthcare

Platinum Health Medical Scheme is the powerhouse where teams of efficient women are helping shape the future of healthcare in what was once a male-dominated industry. Platinum Health employees health care workers and leaders are helping to shape more inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare for mineworkers and their families in the Platinum and Chrome industry. […]

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Youth Unemployment

SA’s Youth Unemployment Surges, Soaring Past Other Emerging Economies

Now, more than ever, it is time to turn the tide and build a future where every young South African could thrive. The global community celebrated International Youth Day, as South Africa’s youth unemployment rate continues to soar over 45%; more than double that of Brazil (20%), India (17%), and Indonesia (16%). According to Nkosinathi […]

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Africa’s Automotive Growth Offers South Africa New Trade Opportunities Amid Global Headwinds

South Africa’s automotive sector is navigating a shifting global trade environment marked by rising competitive pressures, supply chain disruptions, and new policy shocks, including the 30% US tariff on South African imports (including exports of vehicles and parts). These developments threaten export competitiveness and highlight the sector’s vulnerability to market concentration. However, according to Luthando […]

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Standing with Sex Workers: Why This Case Matters

South Africa Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Criminalizing Sex Work At the beginning of September, South Africa’s Western Cape High Court will hear a case that could finally end the criminalization of sex work in the country. It’s a moment decades in the making, which could bring real gains for the safety, dignity, and […]

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Why South Africa Must Wake Up to Preventative Healthcare – and Fast

South Africa is in the grip of a chronic health crisis – and the numbers don’t lie. The country’s rate of chronic diseases (disease burden) far outpaces global averages, putting enormous pressure on a healthcare system already stretched thin. HIV affects a staggering 18.2% of the country’s population (compared to just 0.6% globally), while 15.3 […]

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Designing For Disruption: Building Redundancy Into South Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

By Adil El Youssefi, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Data Centres In May 2025, a brief yet wide-reaching internet outage in South Africa, caused by a single point of failure in a core internet exchange, revealed just how exposed even mature digital ecosystems can be. The interruption only lasted a few minutes, but with South Africa’s internet […]

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Paymentology Launches Payocard To Expand Mobile-First Access To Card Services Across South Africa

Building on its strong presence in South Africa, Paymentology’s new plug-and-play solution, PayoCard, enables digital banks and fintechs to launch secure, self-service card experiences faster – supporting underserved customers and expanding access to digital payments Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, has launched a new mobile-first card management platform, PayoCard, to help digital banks and fintechs in […]

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Thonga Beach Lodge Honoured For Conservation Leadership, Community Empowerment, And Authentic Eco-luxury

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – For the second consecutive year, Thonga Beach Lodge has been named South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel at the esteemed 32nd annual World Travel Awards. With a perfect blend of unforgettable experiences, conservation leadership, and eco-elevated luxury, Thonga once again triumphed over a field of outstanding coastal properties. Tucked […]

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From Hashtag to Hope: How Feenix Is Redefining Crowdfunding for Education in South Africa

In 2017, as the dust settled from South Africa’s #FeesMustFall protests, a quiet revolution was taking shape. It wasn’t happening in the halls of parliament or the streets of Cape Town, but online—on a tech-enabled platform designed to rewrite the future for thousands of financially excluded students. That platform is Feenix, and today, it’s one […]

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Water In South Africa

Low Tariffs, High Risk – What’s The True Cost Of Cheap Water In South Africa?

By Robert Erasmus, Managing Director at Sanitech In a country where water scarcity is a growing concern, the price of water in South Africa remains surprisingly low. This might seem like a win for consumers and businesses alike: affordable access to a critical resource. But the reality is far more complex. When water is undervalued, […]

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