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Call for urgent action on Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ranger vacancies

Funding cuts have been described as a threat to the province’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.

News Environment
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Human Rights Day: eThekwini Municipality launches fleet of vehicles for employees with disabilities

The eThekwini Municipality has launched a new fleet of cars designed for employees with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Vernon Pillay|Published

TIKZN unveils new board to drive KwaZulu-Natal's economic vision 2030

An eight-member board of industry veterans and experts has been appointed to lead Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal into its ambitious 2025-2030 strategic vision, marking a crucial step in the province's economic development plans.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Cape Town’s cobra conundrum: Tyrone Ping offers reassurance amid the slithery surge

Known as a herpetologist and an author who writes extensively on snakes and reptiles, Ping shared some valuable insights about these slithery creatures.

Travel Travel Tips
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Nota Baloyi speaks out for the first time on Itumeleng Bokaba dropping rape case

The music producer reflected on the broader implications of false or unproven allegations, emphasising the lasting damage to those accused.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Itumeleng Bokaba withdraws rape charges against Nota Baloyi to focus on her career

While stepping back from the case, she emphasises her commitment to revisiting the allegation in the future.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Poetic Licence

A governance structure more concerned with loyalty than legitimacy

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

The Algorithm for equality rewiring STEM to accelerate girls and women

As the world marks International Day for Women and Girls in STEM under the theme “Women and Girls in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability,” the focus must shift from progress to acceleration.

Business Report Economy
Opinion|Published

'She thinks the party is a family stokvel': MK Party supporters hit back at Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla after insulting Floyd Shivambu

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces fierce backlash from MK Party supporters after her insulting remarks towards Floyd Shivambu.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

FlySafair’s mid-air drama: co-pilot and a brave passenger save the day

As the aircraft prepared for descent, the captain informed the first officer that he was experiencing discomfort.

Travel South Africa
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Ashburton Investments' Chief People Officer on building high-performance teams

Kim Howard, Chief People Officer at Ashburton Investments, has the dual task of creating an environment that drives strong team performance in a high-stakes knowledge industry.

Business Report Economy
Ashley Lechman|Published

WATCH: Cape Town taxi driver’s act of kindness in extreme winds goes viral

Thousands of South Africans flooded the comments, praising the taxi driver for his kindness.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Bro code in action: meet the ‘villain for hire’ making men look like legends

The service was designed to make other men look like knights in shining armour.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Mining sector grapples with 12 000 job losses amid price pressures

The South African mining industry faced significant challenges in 2024, with lower commodity prices leading to 12 000 job losses. Despite setbacks in platinum and diamonds, some sectors like chrome and coal showed resilience. The Minerals Council highlights urgent needs for infrastructure development and policy reforms to boost sector growth.

Business Report Economy
Edward West|Published

Surviving Minimum Wage | South Africans are living in debt, being overworked and exploited on minimum wage

The harsh reality of minimum wage in South Africa: Families are overworked and living in debt.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa’s growing Global Business Services Sector offers thousands of jobs to youth

South Africa's Global Business Services sector demonstrates remarkable growth, creating over 14 000 new jobs in 2024 and generating R13. 6 billion in export revenue. The sector's expansion, attracting major international investors, positions the country as the third most attractive offshoring destination globally.

Business Report Economy
Ashley Lechman|Published

Cape Town ranks 6th among the best cities for digital nomads in 2025

Cape Town has been named the 6th best city for digital nomads in 2025, thanks to its vibrant lifestyle, stunning scenery, and a new digital nomad visa that offers exciting opportunities for remote workers.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Microsoft commits to skilling one million people for digital skills through AI initiative in SA

Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of Microsoft’s AI skilling initiative for South Africa, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with growing in-demand digital skills by 2026.

Business Report Companies
Ashley Lechman|Published

AI apocalypse: These jobs are being phased out due to technology

As AI technology advances, many careers are at risk of decline, with the Word Economic Forum predicting significant job displacement by 2030.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Makgosi Mabaso appointed as chief commercial officer for Openserve

Makgosi Mabaso has been appointed as Openserve’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 January 2025, the company announced on Tuesday.

Business Report Companies
Ashley Lechman|Published

Trust issues: How Denise Zimba’s betrayal unveils the dark side of friendship

When faced with such a betrayal, one of the most difficult decisions is choosing where to direct your anger - towards your partner or friend.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Hope for homeless South African teacher in Thailand as Good Samaritans help with food, shelter and possibly a job

Zohar Ndlazi, a homeless South African teacher in Thailand, receives life-changing support from fellow South Africans, including shelter, food, and job opportunities.

News Education
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Mining sector skills shortage could jeopardise continued recovery

The country is losing valuable mining investments to more technologically advanced nations.

Business Report Economy
Ashley Lechman|Published

Lesetja Kganyago elected Chancellor of Stellenbosch University

An electoral college consisting of all members of the SU Council and the executive committee of the Senate met to elect the institution’s 16th Chancellor. Kganyago received an honorary doctorate from SU in 2018 and was viewed as one of the finest public-policy minds in the country. In December 2020, Nelson Mandela University also conferred upon him an honorary Doctorate of Commerce

Business Report Economy
Edward West|Published

Digital etiquette: The challenges of professionalism in the remote working era

Professionalism, etiquette, dress-codes and time zones are challenges facing companies as they manage remote working frameworks and the current culture of always-on access to employees, says Natalie van der Merwe, Head of Telephony at Vox.

Business Report Economy
Opinion|Published