Natasha Bell For many organisations, using contractors and temporary workers has become a practical response to a labour market defined by skills shortages, shifting demand and pressure to manage costs. But recruiting and managing a contingent workforce can come with an often-overlooked complication: fragmentation. The scale of non-permanent work is significant. Stats SA’s Q2 2026…
Dear Fellow South African, On Heritage Day last week, we celebrated the many languages, traditions and cultures of our people. It is always heartening on this national day to see South Africans from every community celebrating their own heritage while also honouring the heritage of others. Over the past week, social media has been filled with…
Standard Bank extended R2.137 billion in affordable housing finance to 3,351 households in South Africa in the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), reinforcing its commitment to expanding homeownership and driving inclusive economic growth. Notably, 48.63% of the affordable housing mortgages granted during this period were to women, highlighting the bank’s contribution to increasing financial…
Bafana Bafana got their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to a winning start after beating Guinea 2-1 at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Defender Ime Okon opened the scoring in the 30th minute to send the vociferous home crowd into celebrations. The South Africans created enough opportunities to add more goals…
A determined Amajita made it back-to-back COSAFA U20 Men’s Championships when they beat a spirited Mozambique who enjoyed the backing of about 18 000 fans at the ABB Stadium in Matola on Sunday. The South Africans won 2-1 with goals from Oarabile Booysen – a stunner that gave the goalkeeper no chance – and a…
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has beefed up his technical staff as the countdown to Saturday’s 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Johannesburg’s Orlando Stadium continues. Marcus Mashilo joins the camp as the new goalkeeper coach, Tshepo Mahao will be assistant analyst while Goolam Valodia is the opposition analyst during the…
By Alex Cook Founder and Chief Executive Officer of fintech company Wealthbit. Wellness days, EAPs, flexible hours — employers have spent years building programmes that address issues around health, mental health, work-life balance and more. Everything except the one thing actually keeping people up at night: Money stress. This isn’t a story about rising costs…
Phones and wearables help improve people’s quality of life, and Samsung is an undisputed leader in quality and reliable smart products, loved by South Africa’s consumers. Now its devices will reach even more South Africans across wider price options and value offerings and supported by more grassroots retailers. Mitsumi Distribution has forged a dynamic partnership…
Every October over Transport Month, Engen rolls out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa. This annual initiative reaffirms its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of the country’s transport heroes. Keeping the people who keep SA moving healthy The annual 2026 Engen Driver Wellness campaign will kick off on 19…
The South African U20 Men’s National team made it three wins out of three as they confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the CAF U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers currently underway in Mozambique. Amajita continued where they left off as they defeated Eswatini 2-0 in the last group stage match of…
