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At the recent 2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla the head of the Council for Geoscience, highlighted the central role of geoscience and skills development in shaping a modern mining sector.  

When you go for a job interview the salary discussion is one of the most revealing parts of the entire interview, so Jack Hammer's Advaita Naidoo has some important advice on how to handle it. 

For too many young girls in South Africa, something as natural as menstruation can interrupt their education. But now, in response, Engen has taken practical action to change that. 

Social grants serve as a lifeline for millions of people living in South Africa. Here's when grant recipients will be paid their March 2026 grant payment.

Today's employers are demanding more of recent graduates.They must be able to think critically, adapt swiftly to change, and collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines. Universities need to adjust to ensure these demands are met. 

With the conclusion of the recent 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, it became evident that the trajectory of the mining sector will be determined not only by mineral endowments, but by the strength of skills development and collaborative partnerships.

There are practical, legal steps you can take before 28 February to reduce your tax, strengthen your savings, and boost your retirement plan. Sarah Nicholson from JustMoney tells us just how we can do that. 

"South Africa’s reading crisis remains one of our most urgent challenges, but it is also one of our most solvable," says former Deputy President Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. Reading Panel is holding a two-day national conference to discuss a decisive path forward for reading in South Africa. 

South Africa’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is undergoing a major transformation and experts believe it could play a critical role in tackling the country’s youth unemployment crisis. 

The Mining Skills Lekgotla will bring together key stakeholders across the mining and minerals sector for a high-impact, two-day consultative engagement, providing a unique opportunity to collectively shape the future of skills development in the industry. 

In 2025, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report underscored the value of skills in the new employment economy. Jessica Hawkey, Managing Director at redAcademy, explores why traditional graduate pipelines are struggling to produce work-ready talent. 

In the 2026 leadership readiness reset Tuesday Consulting explain why company boards must rethink succession planning after the volatile year that we've had. 

Entrepreneurial ecosystems in the Global South, including South Africa, need to be radically redesigned for inclusion and shared prosperity, according to the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. 

Today’s executives are under immense pressure to build strong, motivated teams while keeping the organisation performing at its best. But this simple goal is harder than ever to achieve. 

As a new month begins, millions of people will receive social grant payments. Sassa has commenced with the January 2026 grant payments.

Sandra Pretorius tells us that training is still too often treated as a once-off intervention - instead of the core business strategy that it actually is. 

 As we approach year-end, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) is raising awareness to empower people this International Fraud Awareness Week. 

A recent Constitutional Court ruling has redefined the way employers must approach parental benefits by granting all parents equal rights to paid leave around childbirth. 

As Transport Month progresses this October, Engen is offering free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa. 

Debbie Goodman explains the dangers of a new workplace phenomenon 'quiet cracking'. We have all the details for you on this worrying trend.