South Africa

For Shakila Maharaj, accessibility is not an abstract idea. It is a lived experience.

From a small studio in Bloemfontein, Kabelo Makhetha is reshaping the way society sees jewellery.

In the heart of the Overberg District, in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, Pieters Flowers & Events has grown from humble beginnings into a thriving enterprise that brings South Africa’s iconic proteas and fynbos to markets both locally and internationally.

Sindisiwe Cele’s journey from make-up artist to skincare entrepreneur is a story of passion, perseverance, and purpose.

After facing setbacks in the job market, 23-year-old Ntombi Shongwe decided to carve her own path. Today, she runs Twiggy’s Spices and Herbs, bringing fresh flavours straight from Matlosana in the North West Province. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2020, just after finishing matric.

When Lungani Nene founded Spot-On Fire Controls in 2015, his goal was simple: to protect lives and property from the devastating effects of fire.

The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development (Pty) Ltd, may have been aware of structural instability along the southern wall as early as 2019.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on a leave of absence, will appear before the Commission on Tuesday at 14h00.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the temporary 100% Frequent User Rebate at the Oribi Toll Plaza will come to an end today at midnight.

The Director-General (DG) of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Mbulelo Tshangana, has emphasised the vital roles of preparedness and partnership as the foundations of effective disaster response.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases.

Over 300 delegates attending the 58th Plenary Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) in Durban have expressed confidence in the forum’s potential to advance stronger regional responses to climate change.

As the globe commemorates World AIDS Day, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the introduction of lenacapavir, a long-acting preventative treatment, is set to change the landscape of HIV prevention in South Africa.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged Southern African parliaments to take bold, people-centred action to confront what she described as an escalating climate crisis threatening development, human security, and the right to adequate housing across the region.

It is said that a journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step and that single step can open doors to much-needed employment or the start of an entrepreneurial voyage.