Building Careers Through Long-Term Education Investment

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After investing more than R1.2 billion into education over the past decade, Nazeer Hoosen of FEMEF shares the key lessons from supporting learners across the education continuum. The conversation explores how education, skills development and mentorship can help transform potential into employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

12 Oct English South Africa Education

Turning Gigs Into Financial Stability

For creators, artists, influencers and entrepreneurs, unpredictable income often comes with the territory. Janis Robson from FNB discusses how freelancers and creators can better manage cash flow, separate business and personal finances, plan for lean periods and turn creative success into long-term financial sustainability.

5 Oct 15 min

The Workplace Bargain Has Collapsed

Reward is no longer a pay‑and‑benefits conversation — it’s a renegotiation of power, fairness and legitimacy. Zone Feni, Group CEO of 21st Century, explains why the old employer‑employee bargain is gone, how AI is accelerating the reset, and why boards face unprecedented scrutiny under new Section 30A and 30B rules…

21 Sep 16 min

Mr. Price Foundation on Investing in Youth Employment at Scale

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14 Sep 20 min

Future‑proof Skills for Graduates

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7 Sep 17 min

Careers Corner: Women Taking Work Into Their Own Hands

With women’s unemployment at 37.5%, Nomie Nxumalo explores the rise of female entrepreneurship — and the hidden risks when personal assets become business assets. She shares practical insurance guidance for side hustles, SMEs and home‑based businesses.

31 Aug 9 min