In a country where many young people are struggling with debt and a lack of financial education, one young entrepreneur is showing that age need not be an obstacle to making a difference in these areas. This businessman is young. Paulvia Shiburi, founder of PS Debt Management, is a beacon of hope for the...
While the path toward gender equality and women’s empowerment in South Africa is increasingly visible, it remains laden with unexpected obstacles and challenges. As we delve into the narratives of the various organisations striving to uplift women, it’s crucial to remember that empowerment is more than just a concept—it’s a process. It’s a process...
A prohibition on female footballers wearing Islamic hijab scarves has been upheld by France’s highest administrative court, a landmark ruling that further stirs the pot of debate surrounding religion and sports. According to the court’s official statement, they made this decision to preserve a sense of “neutrality” among contestants and ensure the orderly progression...
As a lifestyle entrepreneur in South Africa, I’ve observed first-hand how the entrepreneurial landscape has transformed over the years. One significant contributor to this transformation is the emergence of tech incubators, which have become a catalyst for small business success. The digital revolution has paved the way for countless innovative ideas, and in a...
Yes, Boomer, you are correct. The generations that followed the Baby Boomers (1946–1964)—Generation X (1965–1980), Millenials (1981–1996), and now Gen Z (1997–2012)—have been giving them a lot of grief as of late. They are upset about things like pollution, excessive riches, partisan politics, and the fact that older generations are so condescending about the...
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill was recently passed in the National Assembly, raising hopes for improved healthcare access for all South Africans. A more in-depth analysis, however, demonstrates that obtaining fair and realistic healthcare requirements is a long and winding route. In this paper, we investigate the difficulties and problems that South Africa...
Once bitten, twice shy? A woman from Mpumalanga, South Africa, wasted R1.6 million ($280,000) on her Ugandan lover in a romance fraud. She was duped into quitting her work and giving the con artist her life savings because he promised to multiply it. Love is a Battlefield, and the Costs Can Be High A...
Pursuing higher education has always been seen as the golden ticket to a prosperous future. However, for many South African students, the reality of university life is more complex than it seems, marked by financial challenges and steep educational costs. The Escalating Tuition Costs According to Old Mutual’s recent data, the average first-year tuition...
The Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has started a bold initiative, dubbed S’thesha Waya Waya, to lower the rate of youth unemployment in the province. The name of the program means “the future way” in English. More than 6,000 young South Africans have benefited from this tremendous job creation project, with the vast majority...