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Dimakatso Koketso Lekola

At 25, Dimakatso Koketso Lekola is building a career at the intersection of corporate governance and social impact. Working in the financial services sector, he supports risk,…

Tlangelani Khosa

At just 22, Tlangelani "TK" Khosa is reshaping how young South Africans navigate education and the world of work. After being rejected by every public university he applied to,…

Mpho Adelaide Tsikwana

For Mpho Adelaide Tsikwana, education is not confined to the classroom — it is a catalyst for unlocking opportunity, building confidence and equipping young people to shape their…

Kutlwano Gazide

Kutlwano Gazide is proving that a well-told story can do more than build a brand — it can unlock economic opportunity. Through strategic digital communication, she is helping…

Making breast cancer more manageable, treatable and survivable

Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in South Africa, as it is globally. It is too often a killer – but the earlier it is detected, the more accurately it can be assessed…

The long walk to freedom is not over

On Mandela Day, the debate over Nelson Mandela's legacy as a saint or a sellout continues. This article, based on Madiba's own admissions and personal interactions, argues he was…

SA's G20 triumph must not be allowed to fade

Six months after hosting the first G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil, South Africa's efforts to translate the Johannesburg Declaration into tangible change for the continent…

Violence at home is linked yet protection is not

South African law acknowledges the link between violence against women and children in the same homes, but current systems often split these realities, leaving families to…

External demand: Minerals must do more than leave the continent as raw materials. They must also support industrialisation, technology transfer, skills development, energy access and economic transformation.
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The problem is not China; it’s Africa

A Zimbabwean expert argues that Africa's approach to China regarding critical minerals is outdated, rooted in Cold War politics and anti-colonial solidarity. The article contends…

Solidarity: A new language has emerged online, women who associate with, defend or date foreign nationals are increasingly labelled “Afcon”.  Photo: Translate Foundation

Patriotic feminism: Who counts as a woman worth protecting?

In November 2025, South Africans united against gender-based violence. Yet, a troubling shift sees some women leading anti-foreigner campaigns, raising questions about who truly…