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In 1956, more than 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings to protest the extension of pass laws. Their actions challenged a fundamentally unjust system and laid the foundation for generations of women to participate more fully in South Africa’s political, social and economic life. That legacy is not a once-a-year conversation. Empowerment — and the digital conditions that now make it possible — must be treated as a priority every month.‘Empowered women, empowered nations’ remains a powerful … [Read more...] about Why Digital Equity Is South Africa’s New Frontier for Women’s Empowerment – By Matebe Chisiza-Asukile and Natasha Mboyisa

The 2026 Street Lines Skate Tournament once again turned Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria into the epicentre of South African skateboarding, bringing together the country’s top athletes and some of the continent’s most exciting emerging talent for a day of high-level competition. Presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy Drink, in partnership with DC Shoes, Garmin, Insta360 and Side Hustle Skate Shop, the 2026 edition delivered another major showcase of progression, style and raw skateboarding … [Read more...] about New Champions Rise at the 2026 Street Lines Skate Tournament

Table of Contents Being a relatively young industry the solar inverter and back up battery manufacturers need to be close enough to each other so that each can complement the other. When one sets up an inverter and battery you have to choose certain protocols to ensure the longevity of both the battery and inverter. Essentially you want both to be talking the same language whilst providing you with the most efficient renewable energy experience. For some time now the South African market has … [Read more...] about When Manufacturers Have a ‘Beef’ Then Both Suffer

Sandton:Finance leaders across South Africa are approving new AI tools, Microsoft Copilot licences and automation projects faster than they are measuring what those tools actually change. The intention is sound. The evidence behind the decision is often missing. How much of your finance team’s time is spent producing the numbers rather than understanding what those numbers are telling the business? Most finance leaders cannot answer that question with a figure. They can describe the month-end … [Read more...] about Better Business Processes. Stronger Workplace Skills. Smarter AI. Greater Business Productivity.

Sandton:Finance leaders across South Africa are approving new AI tools, Microsoft Copilot licences and automation projects faster than they are measuring what those tools actually change. The intention is sound. The evidence behind the decision is often missing. How much of your finance team’s time is spent producing the numbers rather than understanding what those numbers are telling the business? Most finance leaders cannot answer that question with a figure. They can describe the month-end … [Read more...] about Better Business Processes. Stronger Workplace Skills. Smarter AI. Greater Business Productivity.

Cape Town – What can a jeweller teach a doctor about risk? What can a helicopter pilot teach healthcare professionals about decision-making under pressure? And what can a sea-rescue leader teach a hospital executive about responding when there is little room for error?These are some of the questions at the heart of Risky Business Conference 2026, an international patient safety and healthcare conference taking place in Cape Town on 6 and 7 November 2026 at the Royal Cape Yacht Club, … [Read more...] about What Can a Jeweller, Sea-Rescue Leader & SAMRC CEO Teach Doctors?

Table of Contents Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa — September 22, 2026 — Welpac, a packaging supplies company based in Meyerton, continues to operate across South Africa’s industrial and commercial sectors with a product range spanning corrugated boxes, protective materials, tapes, and bulk packaging solutions. Established in 1988, the company maintains its headquarters and distribution facility in Sybrand Van Niekerk Park, Meyerton, serving customers in manufacturing, logistics, retail … [Read more...] about Welpac Marks 38 Years as South African Packaging Supplier

Table of Contents Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa — September 22, 2026 — Welpac, a packaging supplies company based in Meyerton, continues to operate across South Africa’s industrial and commercial sectors with a product range spanning corrugated boxes, protective materials, tapes, and bulk packaging solutions. Established in 1988, the company maintains its headquarters and distribution facility in Sybrand Van Niekerk Park, Meyerton, serving customers in manufacturing, logistics, retail … [Read more...] about Welpac Marks 38 Years as South African Packaging Supplier

Table of Contents Sandton – Two sales managers from competing companies meet at an industry event. They know each other. They talk about business, difficult customers, rising costs and what is happening in the market. Nothing unusual about that. But then the conversation moves to pricing, discounts or an upcoming tender. Perhaps someone mentions what they are planning to charge next year. Nobody sitting around the table thinks they are involved in collusion. But could they be creating a problem … [Read more...] about Could AI Expose Collusion Your Business Didn’t Know Was Happening?

Table of Contents Greater Kruger, September, 2026, South African safari itineraries are often judged by how much can be fitted into them. Bundox Safari Co. is taking a different approach with Live Wild & Retreat, a new five-day Greater Kruger journey built around the idea that adding more activity does not automatically create a better experience. Bookable now for travel from 1 December 2026, the package keeps game drives firmly at the centre of the safari while incorporating experiences … [Read more...] about Greater Kruger Safari Package Rethinks the Value of Doing More

Table of Contents By Thapelo Tlailana, Social Investment Analyst, Tshikululu Social Investments Fund Management Tourism Month 2026 South African tourism is often viewed through an international lens: a foreign visitor on a game drive in Kruger National Park, or a wine-tasting itinerary through Stellenbosch. However, the strongest engine of the tourism economy is not the overseas visitor. It is the South African who travels domestically, often sustaining businesses in townships, villages and … [Read more...] about The Invisible Giant: How Local South Africans Keep the Tourism Economy Alive