Latest Articles rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/workers-day-2026-who-counts-as-a-worker-in-south-africa-22677/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/workers-day-2026-who-counts-as-a-worker-in-south-africa-22677/ Dr Natasha Winkler Titus is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour and Programme Head of the PGDip Leadership Development at Stellenbosch Business School. Historically Workersea Day symbolised victories for organised labour in the formal economy fair wages safe working Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:21:17 GMT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:06:15 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/in-the-age-of-ai-human-judgment-is-becoming-south-africas-most-valuable-skill-22676/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/in-the-age-of-ai-human-judgment-is-becoming-south-africas-most-valuable-skill-22676/ Deidre Samson is a lecturer in innovation and design thinking at Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development As South Africa marks World Innovation and Creativity Day 21 April the global conversation about artificial intelligence remains fixated on a single question what jobs will Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:46:10 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:09 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/making-smarter-energy-choices-why-supplier-vetting-is-critical-to-delivering-south-africas-energy-22675/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/making-smarter-energy-choices-why-supplier-vetting-is-critical-to-delivering-south-africas-energy-22675/ Making Smarter Energy Choices Why Supplier Vetting Is Critical to Delivering South Africa s Energy Infrastructure As South Africa accelerates the rollout of new energy infrastructure the conversation is increasingly shifting from project approvals and funding announcements to a more pressin Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:51:09 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:38:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/budget-2026-dont-expect-any-surprises-government-likely-to-hold-the-line-22668/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/budget-2026-dont-expect-any-surprises-government-likely-to-hold-the-line-22668/ Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana s 2026 Budget speech 25 February 2026 is likely to hold the line and avoid delivering any unpleasant tax shocks in a local government election year. A more stable national balance sheet and positive economic signals that started in 2026 will be weighed ag Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:39:28 GMT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:25 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/wine-industry-excellence-shines-at-the-annual-wine-harvest-commemorative-event-22667/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/wine-industry-excellence-shines-at-the-annual-wine-harvest-commemorative-event-22667/ On Thursday 5 February 2026 the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event once again celebrated five esteemed role players in the South African wine industry who have paved the way forward by setting standards of commendable excellence. This prestigious event also blessed the season s new grape ha Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:03:40 GMT Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:48:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/2026-african-mining-indaba-africas-quest-for-mineral-beneficiation-and-value-add-22666/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/2026-african-mining-indaba-africas-quest-for-mineral-beneficiation-and-value-add-22666/ Lindelwa Nonjaduka is a graduate of the MPhil in Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School and Founding Director of The Equilibrium Institute. As the global community of mining industry leaders investors innovators and policymakers from across the global prepare for the upcoming 2 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:25:16 GMT Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:45:22 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/untreated-depression-can-endanger-both-mother-and-baby-22665/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/untreated-depression-can-endanger-both-mother-and-baby-22665/ National Pregnancy Week 3 7 February 2026 Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time yet for many women it is filled with fear sadness anxiety or emotional distress. During National Pregnancy Week 3 7 February the South African Society of Psychiatrists SASOP is urging pre Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:23:17 GMT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:54:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/understanding-the-south-african-government-job-hierarchy-employer-vs-department-vs-directorate-22664/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/understanding-the-south-african-government-job-hierarchy-employer-vs-department-vs-directorate-22664/ Navigating the world of Government jobs the Public Service can feel like learning a new language. When you look at a Z83 application form or a job circular you will see terms like Employer Department and Directorate. To he Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:53:41 GMT Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:56:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/fraudsters-remain-active-as-south-africans-face-new-year-financial-pressures-22663/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/fraudsters-remain-active-as-south-africans-face-new-year-financial-pressures-22663/ As South Africans return from the festive season with renewed energy many households are confronted with the financial realities of a new year. For thousands of families the beginning of the year is marked by registration fees textbook purchases and accommodation deposits for students entering Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:49:32 GMT Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:43:36 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/moneyhash-and-spare-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-open-banking-adoption-in-the-region-22662/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/articles/moneyhash-and-spare-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-open-banking-adoption-in-the-region-22662/ Dubai UAE January 12 2026 MoneyHash the leading payment orchestration platform in emerging and global markets and Spare a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offe Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:42:10 GMT Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:36:54 GMT