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South Africa’s creator economy looks beyond brand deals for growth

South Africa’s creator economy is rapidly expanding into a viable commercial industry, offering new entrepreneurial opportunities for youth while sparking calls for collective…

Unemployment is no reason for the youth to abandon mother body, says ANCYL

ANC Youth League secretary general Tsakani Shiviti urges young South Africans not to turn away from the party in the upcoming elections, arguing that the ANC remains vital for…

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What South Africa’s latest unemployment figures mean for a generation still waiting

Millions of young South Africans will vote in November without ever having held stable employment. Persistent unemployment is delaying economic independence for an entire…

Women need access to power, not a seat

South Africa has become good at counting women in leadership. We count how many women sit on boards, how many occupy executive positions and how many have entered senior…

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South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate rises to 33.6%

South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 33.6%, with 8.5 million people now jobless. Youth unemployment is particularly dire at 47.4%, prompting the South African…

High unemployment and Covid-19’s economic fallout leave South Africans ready to relocate and work remotely.

We need an economy capable of creating jobs

South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at 33.6%, highlighting a critical job creation problem rather than just unemployment. This article delves into the structural…

Personal touch: A bank knows a customer through transactions, documents and a credit score. A community finance group knows its members as people. Photo: Suppplied

Africa's women have invented finance's future

Across Africa, women are driving financial innovation through community finance groups like stokvels. These sophisticated institutions pool money, provide loans, and support…

Mandela Day should be measured by opportunities created, not minutes served

Every year on Nelson Mandela Day, South Africans are encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes to acts of service in honour of Nelson Mandela's lifelong commitment to humanity. Across…

Development-Linked Financial Architecture (DLFA): Financing stability in an age of migration

Migration is a defining policy challenge for South Africa and the African continent, often viewed through the lens of border management. This article argues that migration is…

Children at a camp in Germiston for those who fled xenophobic violece.

Showing solidarity with refugees in South Africa

As South Africa commemorates World Refugee Day, this article examines the nation's commitment to protecting asylum seekers and refugees. It addresses the challenges of…

Navigating the Digital Shift: The Rise of Online Betting in South Africa

South Africa’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation, changing consumer behavior, and a convergence of traditional industries with modern…

Economic transformation in the country is unfolding at a snail’s pace

South Africa faces slow economic transformation, highlighted by a 32.7% unemployment rate and just 6.9% black ownership in its 60 largest listed companies. Speakers at the Top…

Youth unemployment remains very high. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Same fight, different adversary: From political oppression in 1976 to economic exclusion in 2026

South Africa commemorates 32 years of democracy, 50 years since the Soweto uprising, and 30 years since its progressive Constitution. Yet, despite political freedom, the nation's…

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The trillion-dollar man: Musk’s wealth milestone raises questions about inequality

Elon Musk's recent achievement of crossing the $1 trillion mark after SpaceX's stock market debut has not only rewritten financial history but also starkly highlighted the scale…

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South Africa is failing the generation it claims to celebrate

While South Africa commemorates the youth of 1976 every June, millions of young people today face a stark reality of unemployment and economic exclusion. This article explores…

Education for liberation, dignity and empowerment: A call to action

This article reflects on three significant anniversaries: 70 years since the women's march against pass laws, 50 years since the 1976 Soweto uprising, and 30 years of South…

History: The youth of 1976 demanded the right to learn. . . the youth of 2026 require the tools to thrive. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

The youth of 1976 sought the right to learn

As South Africa marks fifty years since the Soweto Uprising of 1976, this article reflects on the historical significance of June 16 and challenges the nation to move beyond…