‘World not doing tit for tat with US,’ WTO head says at G20 summit

ByNkateko Joseph Mabasa

Director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said South Africa’s G20 presidency highlighted the importance of trade within WTO rules and reforming the system through local mineral beneficiation

Politics

Ntshavheni: ‘I don’t care if the US revokes my visa’

ByLunga Mzangwe

Opinion

The members-only club in Jozi that’s been going strong for over 100 years

ByAsh Müller

Africa

Sir Wicknell: Zim businessman ties his fortunes to Mnangagwa

ByLenin Ndebele

Partner Content

Samsung innovation campus graduation milestone celebrated

BySamsung

The global workforce is in flux. Rapid technological advancement, climate imperatives, demographic shifts and economic uncertainty are reshaping work as we know it. More than 170 million new jobs will be created — and 92 million lost — by the end of the decade and about 40% of current job skills will become obsolete, according […]

By Jamaine Krige

Breaking the MBA mould – A radical rethink of business education for the real world

The old MBA is dead. Or at least it should be, according to Milpark Business School. Under the leadership of director Segran Nair, the school has rebuilt its MBA from the ground up to tackle the real, messy complexity of today’s business landscape. Climate uncertainty, economic volatility, digital disruption and social inequality demand a new […]

By Jamaine Krige

Super tool or shortcut? How artificial intelligence is forcing a rethink of business education

Not too long ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was a futuristic buzzword in business schools; now it’s an ever-present classmate that cannot be ignored. From streamlining assignments to sparking debate on the future of education, tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Notion AI and Perplexity are reshaping how students learn, how faculties teach and how qualifications are […]

By Jamaine Krige

Juggling degrees and demands – How mid-career students can protect their mental health

Returning to university as a mid-career professional is a bold and often transformative decision, but it can also be mentally and emotionally taxing. Delia Hamlett, an educational psychologist who works closely with adult learners, says that although these students bring valuable life experience to the classroom, they also face a unique set of mental health […]

By Jamaine Krige

Strategy, storytelling and digital transformation – Business education to bridge creativity and commerce

For Gugulethu Tshimanga, returning to university wasn’t about perfect timing — it was about purpose. As the senior regional social media specialist for EMEA at Infobip, a global communications platform, she leads social media strategy across multiple markets. “I’m a curious thinker, a collaborative leader and someone who genuinely values authenticity and meaningful connection,” she […]

By Jamaine Krige

Soft skills, hard results – Why leaders who connect are the ones who succeed

Technical expertise might get you the job — but it’s emotional intelligence, clear communication and the ability to connect that will keep you there and move you forward. According to Melini Moses, communications strategist and founder of Express Yourself, soft skills are now leadership essentials. “They’re not separate from strategy — they are strategy.” With […]

Thought Leader

The members-only club in Jozi that’s been going strong for over 100 years

ByAsh Müller

The building doubles as an events venue, but more importantly, it stands as one of Johannesburg’s most quietly enduring landmarks

Errol Musk and apartheid amnesia

ByArmand Bam

The truly astonishing part of Musk’s interview was his insistence that apartheid did not oppress Black people because he personally did not witness any oppression

Unmasking Washington’s strategic disengagement

ByWellington Muzengeza

Trump’s inflammatory remarks about “white genocide” during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit were not merely offensive; they invoked white nationalist tropes aimed at delegitimising Black leadership on African soil

When Gen Z turned politics into the feed

ByImran Khalid

Mamdani’s insistence that New York is built by immigrants and now led by one taps a rich American tradition while provoking familiar anxieties

Friday

This is an emergency: The G20 women’s shutdown and the crisis SA can’t ignore

Art as a weapon

Kickin’ It With Kim Jayde goes international

The bioscope is back: Soweto film Market & film festival are reclaiming township cinema culture

How hip-hop is aging gracefully

The Green Guardian

Major commitments for energy access, disaster preparedness and critical minerals at G20 South Africa

BySheree Bega

South Africa’s presidency of the bloc placed the development needs of the continent, small island states and other vulnerable regions firmly at the centre of the G20 declaration

Major commitments for energy access, disaster preparedness and critical minerals at G20 South Africa

South Africa’s presidency of the bloc placed the development needs of the continent, small island states and other vulnerable regions firmly at the centre of the G20 declaration. (GCIS)

Mpumalanga municipality slapped with record R650m penalty for years of raw sewage spills

BySheree Bega

In a landmark ruling, the Emalahleni local municipality was ordered to fund major repairs after pleading guilty to persistent sewage pollution that contaminated rivers feeding the Olifants system

Western Cape children show impaired brain function from pesticide exposure, new study finds

BySheree Bega

Scientists warn that widespread pesticide exposure in South African agricultural communities may impair children’s brain development, with links to poorer attention, memory and problem-solving skills

Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate leadership at COP30

BySheree Bega

The organisations argued that South Africa’s active participation at COP30 has always been crucial

Partner Content

Samsung innovation campus graduation milestone celebrated

Celebrating Positive Impact of Three-Year Collaboration The Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) Graduation was held at Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) in Maseru, Lesotho on 14 November 2025 where 27 C&P (Coding & Programming) and 14 AI (Artificial Intelligence) students were awarded their certificates. Dignitaries who addressed students at the event included representatives from Samsung, strategic education partners […]

Standard Bank reaffirms commitment to South Africa’s SME growth following successful 2025 SAFT summit

Standard Bank’s headline sponsorship of the 2025 South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to unlocking opportunities for South African small and medium enterprises, which remain central to the country’s economic transformation. The Summit, held earlier in November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, brought together more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers […]

Turning the tide: How the NLC is strengthening integrity and accountability during fraud awareness week

As South Africa marks Fraud Awareness Week, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is highlighting the significant progress it has made in strengthening governance, tightening controls, and rebuilding public trust. Through enhanced oversight, digital innovation and a renewed focus on ethics, the NLC is steadily transforming how it safeguards public funds. At the centre of this […]

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Developing cutting-edge technologies to help South Africa achieve its developmental goals

The CSIR continues to play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s developmental challenges, particularly poverty, unemployment and inequality, in line with its mandate. This is according to Dr Thulani Dlamini, chief executive officer of the CSIR, who presented the organisation’s annual report for the 2024/25 financial year this week in Pretoria. Exceeding financial targets […]

The Man in the Arena… (A simple tribute to Sri Narendra Modi Ji)

South Africans are once again eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of His Excellency The Honourable prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji. Many South Africans have been greatly inspired by his leadership over the past many decades. Shri Narendra Modi has displayed outstanding leadership that the world must emulate. Strong character with a great […]

IUX: Transforming online trading across emerging markets

In a world where speed, transparency, and access define success in financial markets, IUX has emerged as one of the fastest-growing online trading platforms redefining the way traders connect to global markets. Founded in 2016, IUX was built by traders who understood the frustrations of unreliable execution, high fees, and lack of trust in traditional […]