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The Department of Social Development has called for urgent and coordinated action to tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis, urging all sectors to work together to create opportunities for young people.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to reduce red tape and support small businesses, warning that municipal delays are holding back investment and limiting opportunities for township entrepreneurs. 

Remarks about working from home in response to the international petrol supply shortage caused some controversy. So the Department responsible for petrol supply in SA has clarified the issue. 

Makosi has announced the expansion of Makosi Ignite, its global impact initiative focused on driving meaningful, long-term change in the communities it serves.

The 2026/27 tax year opened on 1 March, marking the opening of the third withdrawal window since the inception of the Two-Pot retirement system. This milestone provides a valuable opportunity to analyse how the system is maturing and how members are interacting with their accessible savings.

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. 

Experts from leading South African research and clinical institutions have moved to assure the public that it remains safe to use sanitary pads.

National Treasury has announced that a full review of the national skills ecosystem will take place in the coming year to improve how skills development supports economic growth.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has called for urgent and bold digital action to tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis.

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has shifted the national conversation from recovery to cautious optimism, saying the country is on the brink of faster economic growth.

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 official unemployment rate declined by 0.5 percentage points, falling from 31.9% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.

"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. 

The annual State of the Nationa speech had a strong focus on education and skills development. President Ramaphosa promising  a fundamental overhaul of the skills development system, and the establishment of new universities and TVET Colleges across the country. 

The Small Business Development Minister has warned that young people, particularly first-time job seekers, continue to carry the burden of economic stagnation.

Youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa. Myende said the lack of job opportunities is stripping young people of their dignity.

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

The Department of Home Affairs had a record year - issuing more than 4 million smart ID cards during the 2025 calendar year, marking the highest annual delivery rate in the department’s history.

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. 

As the 2026 academic year gets underway, Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has urged learners and students to put their best foot forward academically in order to make their dreams a reality.