In Other News – Business 20 (B20 )
As global leaders meet for the G20 Summit, the business sector will also have a chance to engage with world leaders through the parallel Business 20 (B20) structure. The B20 serves as the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, the B20 is one of the most influential G20 Engagement Groups, bringing together business leaders from G20 member countries and beyond.
Financial Fitness – Credit Score
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Understanding Your Credit Score By Jessie Taylor More and more South African consumers are accessing credit, according to the National Credit Regulator (NCR). The NCR highlights that the number of consumers with credit agreements has grown, particularly in the […]
G20 Working Groups – Taking South Africa’s Agenda To The World
The South African government – led by the Presidency, cabinet’s economic cluster and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) – is the host of this year’s G20 summit to take place in November, and comprehensive programmes of meetings of working groups have already begun.
Trailblazer – Zane Dangor, G20 Sherpa
Zane Dangor is at the forefront of South Africa’s G20 presidency, leading critical negotiations and shaping global discussions on economic development, inclusivity, and sustainability. As the country’s G20 Sherpa, he plays a crucial role in ensuring that South Africa’s priorities are effectively represented on the world stage.
Agricultural Output Has Doubled Over 30 Years
Since US President Donald Trump commented about his “imaginary” land grabs in South Africa, some among us have started pushing a misleading narrative that agriculture is under pressure and has been failing for a while. The inept municipalities, poor road infrastructure, stock theft, and port inefficiencies all contribute to this narrative of failure and despair. Stories of the failings of land reform farms also add to this sentiment of regression in agricultural progress. But this narrative is far from the reality of the South African farming sector. Regardless of how experts feel about the state’s capacity and the government’s policy stance since the dawn of democracy, the one undeniable fact is that the sector has grown tremendously – and indeed, not failing.
Premier State of The Province Addresses
Following the 2025 SONA, the State of the Province Addresses were delivered by the respective provincial Premiers of South Africa.
Building A Thriving Free State Province
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has outlined a bold and strategic plan to drive the province’s economic revitalisation and social development. During her 2025 State of the Province Address (SOPA), the Premier emphasised two key priorities: economic recovery through infrastructure investment and social transformation via education and healthcare improvements.
Trailblazer – Professor Moshabela
The University of Cape Town (UCT) ushered in a new era of leadership on 25 November 2024, as Professor Mosa Moshabela was officially installed as the institution’s 11th Vice-Chancellor (VC). Professor Moshabela’s appointment marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career as a public health expert, clinician-scientist, and academic leader. His journey from an aspiring medical student to a globally recognised leader in research and innovation is a story of resilience, excellence, and unwavering commitment to societal transformation.
African Mining Indaba 2025
February 3-6 2025 saw the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hosting the 31st annual Investing in African Mining Indaba. The Indaba is the same age as our democracy and has developed into a platform with a key focus on networking, discussions and investment opportunities in African mining projects. For the first time, the Mining Indaba featured representatives from mining communities who participated in key sessions, providing their perspectives on main event themes. This reflected the conference’s commitment to collaboration with those directly affected by mining activities.
Addressing The Nation – Heads Of State Summit
In his letter to the nation, penned on 10 February, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa focused on foreign diplomacy, with particular reference to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. President Ramaphosa has just returned from a Heads of State summit in Tanzania which brought together the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to consider the deteriorating security situation in the eastern DRC and to find a sustainable political solution.