Youth unemployment hovers at crisis levels – we need to empower entrepreneurs

Velenkosini Hlabisa, minister of co-operative governance and traditional affairs, has unveiled a plan to reduce dysfunction, shore up finances and restore public trust in the country’s 257 municipalities.

NWU says it is determined to enhance support for qualifying post-graduate students who have the potential to contribute meaningfully to the national system of innovation.

Online post-graduate diplomas in sustainability and mining began enrolling students in 2025.

The city of eThekwini has announced a strategy to reduce its reliance on the national grid by 40% by 2030.

Faster, reliable access to online resources can improve teaching outcomes, expand research opportunities and prepare graduates who are work-ready, says Prof Tyobeka.

Blinds are one of the most effective ways to improve your property’s visual appeal and marketability.

On 13 December, the DHL Stormers will face French side Stade Rochelais in a round two Investec Champions Cup fixture at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

A team in the US found the elusive creature, now called the Latergator louisdupreezi, lodged on the eye of an alligator.

The Mandela Bay Development Agency celebrates Women’s Day on 9 August by honouring the contributions of women helping to shape the fabric of Nelson Mandela Bay.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day forms part of NWU’s broader effort to build inclusive education ecosystems and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Across Africa, fintech apps are empowering youth by offering alternative income streams and demo accounts to practise without risk.

Beckles is a Caribbean historian and vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies.