At 22, Esethu Khumalo is building more than furniture. With a drill in one hand and a university degree within reach, she is challenging long held assumptions about who belongs in the carpentry industry. A final year Development Studies student at the University of Mpumalanga, Khumalo is juggling lectures, assignments
Cape Town became a meeting point for women from across South Africa’s business, media and professional sectors on Sunday, as Airrose hosted a Women’s Day celebration at Sir Law Farm. The event brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, media personalities, professionals and community changemakers for a day centred on women’s achievements,
At a time when millions of South Africans are struggling to find work, a major expansion by chrome mining contractor MySol Holdings and Logistics is expected to create nearly 200 jobs as the company strengthens its mining fleet with 40 new Volvo machines. Founded by Solomon “Solly” Soka Madibela, MySol
Johannesburg-based technology company Knockturnal (Pty) Ltd has officially launched Hlokomela, a secure, AI-powered digital health platform designed to streamline medical appointments and care coordination across South Africa. Named after the Sepedi word meaning “to care for,” the platform unifies patients, healthcare providers, and administrators into a single, integrated system built
KwaZulu-Natal entrepreneurs gain practical tools, funding insights and industry connections as the Growth Fund Agency strengthens its push to build resilient businesses and stimulate economic growth. Building a successful business requires far more than access to funding. Entrepreneurs also need the knowledge, networks and strategic skills to compete in a
A venue once known for the thunder of spinning tyres is now echoing with the voices of children as a remarkable transformation brings new hope for education in rural KwaZulu-Natal. What was once one of KwaZulu-Natal’s best known motorsport destinations has entered a powerful new chapter. The famous Mphelankani spinning
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), Reverend Musa Zondi, has issued a powerful call to action for government, business, academia, and development finance institutions to forge stronger partnerships aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating economic growth across the province. Speaking at the department’s Post-Budget Speech
KwaZulu-Natal’s economic future depends on decisive collaboration rather than isolated action. That was the central message delivered by Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) MEC Reverend Musa Zondi, who called on government, business leaders, academia and development finance institutions to unite behind a common mission of driving investment, creating
For thousands of families, a child’s first word is a milestone. For speech-language therapist Nokwanda Wendile Mtshali, it represents something far greater. It is the beginning of connection, confidence, and opportunity. Across KwaZulu-Natal, Mtshali is helping rewrite the future for children with communication and developmental challenges. Through more than a
As protests against the employment of undocumented foreign nationals continue to reshape South Africa’s retail landscape, the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) is accelerating efforts to prepare South Africans for emerging jobs and business opportunities. The organisation has launched a renewed push to strengthen skills development
