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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mining sector skills shortage could jeopardise continued recovery
The country is losing valuable mining investments to more technologically advanced nations.
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
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.