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IN CONVERSATION WITH Brenda Van Zyl, Founder and Financial Adviser for Financial Services

Financial literacy among South African youth and students is increasingly urgent, with only about half of the population considered financially literate. For students relying on NSFAS or bursaries, the ability to budget, save, and avoid debt traps is critical to building resilience and preparing for life beyond graduation. In South…

11 Aug 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ernst Van Zyl Head of Public Relations at Afriforum.

Good morning South Africa. A major legal battle is unfolding in the Western Cape High Court today as the Democratic Alliance, AfriForum, and the Institute of Race Relations challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Expropriation Act. Signed into law in January 2025, the Act sets out rules for land expropriation without compensation,…

11 Aug 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jabu Ndlovu, Seasoned Insurance Expert

Insurance is becoming a central part of financial planning for young South Africans as they begin to acquire assets, start businesses, and take on family responsibilities. Unlike previous generations who often delayed insurance until later in life, today’s youth are engaging with policies earlier, driven by digital accessibility, rising financial…

11 Aug 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NALEDI SETZIN

Naledi is a young writer and aspiring storyteller whose passion lies in creating imaginative worlds through poetry, novels and narrative dialogues. She draws inspiration from her everyday surroundings, transforming ordinary experiences into compelling stories that encourage readers to reflect, question and interpret her work in their own unique ways. Through…

5 Aug 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NIKITA HARRIS

Legacy Nation has launched the MenPowered Campaign, an initiative aimed at strengthening families by equipping boys and men with mentorship, leadership skills and practical tools to break cycles of violence and dysfunction. The campaign comes against the backdrop of South Africa’s ongoing gender-based violence crisis and the high number of…

5 Aug 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA

World Breastfeeding Week is observed globally from 1 to 7 August each year to promote breastfeeding as one of the most effective ways to improve child health and survival. The 2026 theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” highlights the importance of protecting and supporting breastfeeding…

5 Aug 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI

South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the Competition Commission may proceed with its long-running foreign exchange forex rand-rigging case against six international banks, paving the way for the allegations to be heard on their merits by the Competition Tribunal. The case, first referred to the Competition Tribunal in 2017,…

5 Aug 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KHATHUTSHELO RASILINGWANE

The Democratic Alliance is set to launch its Local Government Election Manifesto in Johannesburg on Saturday, 8 August. The party says the manifesto will outline its vision for improving municipal governance and delivering reliable basic services to communities across South Africa. According to the DA, the manifesto will focus on…

5 Aug 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SOLLY MSIMANGA

The Gauteng Provincial Government is spending more than R230 million annually to rent and operate privately owned district offices for the Gauteng Department of Education, despite ongoing budget constraints affecting schools across the province. According to a written reply by Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development Jacob Mamabolo to questions submitted…

5 Aug 8 min

In Conversation WITH Steve Mabona ( Dept of Health spokesperson)

The Gauteng Department of Health has launched its latest Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign, urging parents and caregivers to sign school consent forms so that eligible Grade 5 girls can receive a vaccine that could protect them from cervical cancer later in life. The campaign, which runs from 3 August…

3 Aug 6 min

In Conversation With Cde Mpume Sangweni

Questions around governance, accountability and youth employment are once again in the spotlight after the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Gauteng called on Premier Panyaza Lesufi to release the final investigation report into the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA). The call follows allegations highlighted in eNCA’s Checkpoint investigation into the…

3 Aug 9 min

In Conversation With Palesa Yates ( ACDP- African Christian Democratic Party)

Cybersecurity is back in the spotlight in the City of Ekurhuleni after the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) called for mandatory annual cybersecurity audits across the municipality. The call follows concerns about the City’s information technology systems after a cyberattack that reportedly cost Ekurhuleni close to R2 billion in financial…

3 Aug 6 min