The View Point

AfriForum says it will oppose vaccine mandates if the government decides to make the Covid-19 inoculations mandatory. The organisation has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of breaking a promise he made to the nation in February. In february, the president said “Nobody will be forbidden from travelling to wherever they want to travel to, including from enrolling at school, or from taking par...

    The importance of social media management for SMEs As a small business owner, you’re constantly looking for new ways to get your company’s brand on the radar of potential customers. If you don’t already, using social media in business is a great way to engage with current customers as well as attract new ones. Small business social media marketing strategies actuall...

Many of you might have seen a video of a TV interview done by Dr. Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija of the Africa Union’s African Vaccine Delivery Alliance - she was criticising the West for banning Africa over the new Omicron variant and calling for a co-ordinated global shutdown. Many experts have spoken out about the way Africa is treated when it’s time to get medicines and resources to he...

Tania Campbell was elected executive mayor yesterday after 116 votes were cast in her favour. She was up against the African national Congress (ANC)'s Mzwandile Masina. The municipality is among the five metro municipalities that were hung - meaning they will be governed through a coalition. Ms Campbell has been a Democratic Alliance councillor in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality s...

Does it still take a village to raise a child?  There is an African proverb that says “it takes a village to raise a child” - this proverb is linked to the value and principle of “Ubuntu”. People have different interpretations of this value but the key message to take from this value is that no one is an island and we should care for the welfare of others like we do fo...

The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has proposed the expansion of South Africa’s health promotion levy to include ultra-processed foods. HEALA said that increased revenue can support greater investment into social grant programmes, and the additional revenue could be to support nutrition-sensitive social support – such as reduced tax, vouchers and subsidies for healthier foods –...

South Africa’s 66 hung municipalities — among them the key Johannesburg and eThekwini metros — had until the end of today to constitute councils and elect a fresh municipal leadership.  Should they fail to do so, they face the prospect of being dissolved and the elections being rerun within 90 days in terms of Section 25 of the Municipal Structures Act. Terry Tselane joins u...

The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) Global Alliance Africa, is a pioneer project within the UK government’s Innovation Partnerships with Africa agenda. Their mission is to connect ideas, people and communities to respond to socio-economic challenges and drive positive change through innovation. This is a six-year project funded by UK Aid through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) an...

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Wayne Llewellen Duvenage is a South African businessman, entrepreneur and civil activist. He is currently the CEO of the South African corruption-fighting civil action organisation, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, involved in fighting corruption and maladministration across all spheres of government in South Africa. Title:             &nb...

On Thursday, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund will host a webinar to discuss gaps related to the Children’s Amendment Bill. Entitled, “The Children’s Amendment Bill: Age and Consent - Important gaps remain unaddressed,” the discussion will include a range of experts in children’s rights, child law, and implementation partners of the Fund. Title:   &n...

This week, President Ramaphosa opened the Intra African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021) which is aimed at bridging gaps between governments and deepen economic integration and boost intra-African trade and investment. Hosted by the South African government, in conjunction with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), IATF2021 focuses on the newly-launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)....

Today’s conversation stems from the passing of Mr F.W de Klerk and how many South Africans have expressed their pain in the way apartheid injustices have still not been addressed. While some argue that de Klerk was part of a collective and it is unfair of him to be blamed for apartheid, others are angered by his death and the fact that many truths have still not been told about what happened...

With significant barriers in South Africa for SMMEs and the lack of cash to fund these entrepreneurs, why is there no uproar over corporate capture? We’re in conversation with Justin Naidoo, Chief Investment Officer at MyGrowthFund Venture Partners - he penned an interesting opinion piece about corporate capture and he joins us on the line to share insight into the nation’s rife corpor...

Globally teenage pregnancy has been a major interference to the educational achievement of female learners. It is not a new phenomenon, but it is surprising that in the era of sexual literacy and availability of contraception, teenage pregnancy is still a major problem throughout the world. Teenage pregnancies among school-going learners have grown at an alarming rate and this is a serious concern...

November is celebrated globally as Disability Awareness Month. The Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity for every single person and institution to remove these barriers and to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities through concrete action. In an effort to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities, we’re hosting the Deputy Minister of Social Dev...

Storytelling is an integral part of African culture; used to pass down knowledge, to pass down customs or traditions from generation to generation and to shape societal narratives. This year, the art of storytelling comes to life at the first Africa Book and Design Festival (ABDF) and it is supported by the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture. The festival organisers believe that what is exci...

Over-indebtedness is rife in South Africa, and there are several contributing factors to the hike in the numbers of over-indebted consumers. The Credit Ombud would like to tackle this and assist consumers in making informed and intent decisions before applying for credit. They advise that we should take preventative measures and think long and hard before we mess up our finances just for the 3-wee...

Psychiatrist at the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town Dr Qhama Cossie says feeling depressed or down is a normal human experience, and this is different to feeling clinically depressed or having a major depressive episode. It is estimated that “one in ten adults living in South Africa will have experienced major clinical depression at some point in the...

Early childhood development (ECD) is crucial to the wellbeing and development of millions of children under the age of six in South Africa. While this remains the responsibility of the Department of Social Development, local governments can play a significant role in ensuring that it is provided safely in communities. Yet, political party manifestos said nothing about it.   We’re i...

Can young people thrive in a Work From Home situation? It is said that the absence of face-to-face social networks, and picking up cues from body language in terms what works or does or work from veterans, could lead the young to drift in and out of jobs.  We engage a recent Ipsos survey which shows that youth are less productive at home and risk stunted career development. Title:  &nbsp...

The Defend Our Democracy campaign urges all who live in South Africa to express their outrage against corruption and capture by supporting Anti-Corruption Week 2021 - which will be held in the first week of December. The week will be a build-up to the 9th of December, which is marked annually across the globe as Anti-Corruption Day. Through various activations, they intend to draw linkages between...

TT Mbha, born Thato Mbha, was born and raised in Pimville, Soweto. He says he’s just an ordinary individual with huge aspirations and he lives by the mantra, “Black Child it is Possible”. He’s an entrepreneur in the real estate sector and his company, Black Real Estate offers turnkey solutions for real estate sales, management, and consulting. TITLE:     &nbs...

As results from the 2021 local government elections started to come through this morning, a bleak picture has been painted for the ANC – it has not passed the 50% threshold. Vote counting continued today after what analysts described as a dismal turnout at the municipal elections. TITLE:      Mr Name:     Terry Tselane   Designation:    Elect...

The role of traditional leadership in local government elections Were ‘six days from the 2021 local government election and today we highlight the  challenges regarding the participation of Traditional Leaders in Municipal Councils and their role in local government elections.   Title:                 &...