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Sounding Joburg: In lieu of an editorial note
/ 27 February 2026

Sounding Joburg: In lieu of an editorial note

And so in an attempt to settle the ethical discomfort I have with this position, I have decided to publicly curate an edition of writing filled with musicians, writers, journalists, ethnographers and music makers and listeners to tell us more about the sounds that animate the Johannesburg landscape

How community partnerships are building youth skills and business resilience
/ 27 February 2026

How community partnerships are building youth skills and business resilience

South Africa’s economic reality continues to test both households and businesses. Inflationary pressure, rising operational costs and constrained consumer spending have created a difficult environment for many small and medium enterprises. Restaurants in particular feel the effects of reduced discretionary spending. When foot traffic slows, margins tighten. When margins tighten, staffing decisions follow. At the […]

Shari’ah Banking and investment – Advertising feature
/ 27 February 2026

Shari’ah Banking and investment – Advertising feature

Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a deeper presence in the financial system. Its long-term impact will depend on inclusion, innovation and market depth. Shari’ah Banking and investment have long occupied a defined, but contained, space within South Africa’s financial […]

The Intensity of beginning
/ 27 February 2026

The Intensity of beginning

In this unorthodox piece, a lover of Beyoncé, Busi Mhlongo, Brandy and Miriam Makeba, reads the artistic contributions of Nina Simone and Zoë Modiga through the lens of Frantz Fanon