The advent of digital technology in agriculture has made accessing markets, agribusiness information and financial services easier for farmers
If a proposed minimum R23 an hour for all workers goes through, it will be the first time domestic workers are treated equally
Many companies are revising their requirements as the pandemic continues to upset business plans
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New legislation aims to protect local jobs in the transport sector amid questions as to whether SA has enough willing and skilled drivers
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A programme that trains caregivers, mostly women, gives children a better start in life, helps close the gender pay gap and retains now-qualified women in the workforce
The stimulus package is part of the state’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, and is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic
There is a terrific opportunity to leverage interventions such as public works programmes in a cohesive youth employment strategy
Young people’s experiences should lead the way in a shared response to youth unemployment
A few of South Africa’s unemployed youth share their stories
The switch to alternative energy is crucial for employment, economic growth and decarbonisation
Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power utility, balancing its debt and how to make the best bully beef toast
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As the economy takes a beating, digital tools may help your job search and career upskilling journey
The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy
In 2020, the national human-trafficking hotline reported 696 potential victims to authorities for further investigation, a 46.5% increase from the previous year
Complaining about ‘reverse racism’ and BEE serves no one. South Africa’s white youth should focus on entrepreneurship instead
Department says minister Lindiwe Sisulu acted within her executive authority when she signed the agreement with Cuban engineers and scientists, and that keeping the 25 professionals in South Africa would cost R18.3-million a year
Every child deserves the chance to grow up well-nourished and reach their full potential
Unless structural racism is addressed, inequalities in the law profession will persist
We need to do better to create compatible workplaces for black employees
Photographer Tommy Busakhwe, a participant in the Communities of the Kalahari Advocacy Project, uses his camera to tell stories of home, land and the people who live and work on it
Identifying three possible disputes that may be a real issue in South Africa
There is evidence that platform workers worldwide have unfair work conditions and lack benefits and protections afforded to employees
Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
We need to re-evaluate the purpose and delivery of learning, so that all citizens are equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century, among them fighting climate change and adapting to technological disruption
Studying further doesn’t have to mean academia — exploring the TVET option may yield good results
Following the new UN report on climate change and agricultural land use, how will climate change affect communities in informal urban areas
The University of Johannesburg’s new MBA will be helping South Africans build small businesses that create jobs
Research suggests that a complex crisis of identity is
at the heart of the problem
The world of work is changing and with it inequalities will be exacerbated unless a social agenda is in place and education institutions gear up
Today, on leaving school, more than 50% of Germans enter dual vocational education and training programmes as they make their way into the job market
Grants have been allocated to a range of nongovernmental and other organisations
Investing in the Future Youth Development Award. Runner-up: Second Chance SA Foundation