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Inequality is nothing new in South Africa, which has one of the world’s biggest income gaps. South Africa has one of the world’s largest income gaps. The worrying pay gap between CEOs and workers at companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is one of the most visible signs of this issue. Since...
Picture this: the Metrorail, rush hour, people jostling for a place to sit, and there’s a woman with her bag occupying a seat next to her. Shocking, right? The twist in the tale? She’s doing it to protect herself from potential creepers. You’ve got to admit, this isn’t your everyday commute story. Our main...
One of the highest unemployment rates in the world is in South Africa. It is reported that the unemployment rate is as high as 60% in economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized areas. Several economists and sociologists have recommended entrepreneurship as a potential, though the not straightforward, solution to the job crisis. A person needs...
In light of the current economic stagnation, poor governance, and falling living standards of workers, members of The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and members of various affiliated unions are preparing to march through the centre of Johannesburg. This would cause havoc in the heart of the metropolis. Daily commuters are advised...
The country of South Africa said goodbye to a brilliant mind, an outstanding visionary, and a source of motivation for many students, coworkers, and collaborators on May 16, 2023. Professor emeritus Barry Dwolatzky, sometimes known as the “Grand Geek,” passed away in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 1, 2018. His contributions to software engineering...
Ludwick Marishane is one of the most representative figures of South Africa’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Ludwick, also known as the business scientist, invented DryBath®, a revolutionary water-saving solution, and is the driving force behind Headboy Industries, a disruptive product development and commercialization firm. His impressive foray into business ownership can serve as a...
The long-awaited results of the New Balance and Ganni partnership have arrived, putting a modern spin on the classic silhouettes of the storied sneaker maker. This intriguing collaboration brings together two giants in the fashion business, and the resulting line is both groundbreaking and eye-catching. We’ll look into the shared values that brought these...
Brace yourselves! Plastic surgery is scaling new heights, both literally and figuratively, as it morphs to cater to our wildest dreams. Not just the ladies, but gents too are splashing out fortunes to nip and tuck their way to their ideal bodies. In a shocking twist, we reveal a procedure that’s taking South Africa...
In the realm of South African entrepreneurship, Tshepo Phakathi stands tall, having founded Phakathi Capital, a boutique Corporate Finance and Advisory business, back in 2001. The journey began with the aim of revolutionizing the corporate finance landscape and creating a platform that would contribute positively to the South African economy. Emerging as an exemplary...