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Young South Africans are rewriting the rules of money

Buying a home before getting married. Choosing a reliable second-hand car instead of a luxury vehicle. Using credit to build a financial record instead of funding an expensive…

‘Place of dreams’: The Bala Family with the Masicule Youth Choir at the Guy Butler Theatre in Makhanda. Photos: Supplied

As one National Arts Festival ends, the next begins

As the curtains close on another successful National Arts Festival in Makhanda, outgoing CEO Monica Newton reflects on its enduring legacy, the challenges of sustainability, and…

Youth leaders push to be part of the action at Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit

A Seat at the Table (Satt) chairperson Tryphosa Ramano advocates for boardroom training for young people, speaking at the Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit (CYID 2026) in…

What youth leadership looks like in practice

The third annual Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit in Johannesburg shifted the conversation from youth participation to implementation, focusing on accountability and action.…

The new centres of African wealth: How the east and west are evolving

South Africa's dominance in Africa's wealth landscape is shifting as West and East Africa emerge as new hubs. A Standard Bank report highlights how a new generation of…

Subject of discussion: Ghana MPs call for continental action against xenophobic violence in South Africa. Photo: Parliament of Ghana

Tension at home; citizens quizzed

Growing criticism across Africa questions South Africa's handling of migration, with countries like the Republic of Congo and Malawi initiating repatriation. The backlash is…

A new struggle: The 1976 pupils wanted to dismantle Bantu education. The 2016 #FeesMustFall students, wanting a seat at Wits and UCT, were fighting for access to a system 1976 rejected. File Photo

The Arc betrayed

The 1976 generation fought against Bantu Education for liberation, but their grandchildren, born after 1994, navigate a different landscape. This article explores whether the…