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Creative Ways to Retain Talent on a Budget

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 11:15

South African companies are rethinking how they reward employees as economic pressure continues to squeeze both businesses and households.

Your Salary Has More Dependants Than You Think

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:37

For many South African women the real measure of their financial success is also found in what their income makes possible for the people around them.

South Africa: AI in the Workplace - Practical Guidance on What Employers Need To Do

Tue, 08/09/2026 - 10:14

Using AI in human resources (HR) is not against the law but employers must ensure that AI is deployed in a manner that is transparent, fair, accountable and subject to meaningful human oversight. Melissa Cogger explains how this should be done in practice.

The 3 Faces of Unhealthy Workplaces: When To Act & When To Walk Away

Thu, 03/09/2026 - 15:42

South African employees are under growing pressure, with recent surveys pointing to rising stress and mounting concerns about workload, job security and workplace culture.

Tourism Plan Will Drive Job Creation and Economic Growth

Tue, 01/09/2026 - 13:40

Tourism is playing an increasingly important role in South Africa’s economic growth and job creation, with the sector supporting employment across accommodation, transport, food services, retail and other industries.

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South Africa’s Leadership Pipeline is Still Failing Women

Mon, 31/08/2026 - 10:56

Women hold 38% of board positions in South Africa’s JSE Top 40 companies. Yet they occupy only 27% of executive positions. Among the JSE Top 200, just 8% of CEOs are women. This should make everyone feel uncomfortable.

1.8 Million SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Have Moved To Black Cards

Fri, 28/08/2026 - 16:09

More than 1.8 million SASSA social grant beneficiaries have successfully migrated from their old gold cards to Postbank's new black cards ahead of the upcoming deadline.

AI Must Open Doors For All Women

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 13:20

Artificial intelligence (AI) must be used to create more opportunities for women, particularly those living in rural communities who continue to face barriers to information, digital skills and economic opportunities. This was the message from the third annual Women in Media and Communications Panel Discussion held at TUT.

South Africa: AI in the Workplace - Labour Relations Act Considerations

Tue, 25/08/2026 - 18:51

Where an AI system generates a performance rating that leads to a poor performance process and ultimately to dismissal, a number of labour law concerns will come into play. Melissa Cogger from Bowmans explores the implictions for us.

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