Welcome to the age of “Silicon Cape,” the bustling world of South African start-ups, where innovation thrives and entrepreneurs are reshaping industries. From the tech-enhanced agricultural fields to the transformative domestic work sector, from the insightful health tech solutions to the streamlined payment systems, and right up to the AI-driven manufacturing sector, these bold...
Employment opportunities are a driving force in human migration patterns within South Africa. Internal migration trends are influenced by several factors, including quality of life, increased security, and efficient service delivery; nonetheless, the search for a job is a key driving driver. Property data analysts at Lightstone found that between 2011 and 2022, the...
As an e-commerce business owner and an accomplished digital nomad, I’ve learned that South Africa can be an ideal destination for those wishing to balance work with adventure. With its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and robust infrastructure, this beautiful nation offers a unique backdrop to your remote work lifestyle. Let me share some insider...
The recent cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, resulting in the terrible deaths of 23 individuals, has brought the issue of water quality in South Africa into sharp focus. As reports from the Department of Water and Sanitation highlight the worsening quality of water supplies across the country, has cast light on a far bigger problem...
Entrepreneurship is more common among males than women in the world. The topic of how to establish a business has largely been studied from a male perspective. There hasn’t been a lot of research into why or how to get more women into business ownership. Women entrepreneurs, as leaders of entrepreneurial teams, are recognized as...
Just as the Southern Sun begins to set over Mzansi, South Africa’s emerging talents in the realms of music and film are beginning to attract the interest of overseas audiences. South Africa’s rising prominence on the international scene is reflected in the success of its latest crop of internationally famous musicians, even though homegrown...
Everyone struggles with the fundamentals of daily life at some point or another, whether it be with time management, concentration, finances, health, children, getting up, being organized, getting enough exercise, or even just remembering where they put their vehicle keys. While some of us are more skilled than others, we should all be able...
A continent’s secret history is brought to life in every paint brush stroke, chisel mark, and a strand of weaving. Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada houses 600 works of art from 19 West African countries waiting to tell these tales. The large collection, known as the Justin and Elisabeth Lang...
The rising cost of borrowing money in South Africa has dampened the hopes of would-be homeowners. Not only are people having trouble making ends meet, but they also have a harder time putting together a sizable down payment. But if you’re determined to buy a home, putting together a sizable down payment could be...