Women Headline SA Sports This Women’s Month
It’s been a year of breakthroughs, valiant victories and bold statements in South African women’s sport. Gerda Steyn has proven she’s the true queen of the road. The Proteas left the West Indies with an ODI series win, Banyanya Banyanya lit up WAFCON with song and swagger, despite a disappointing exit. Dakota Ditcheva extended her perfect mixed-martial arts record under the lights in Cape Town.
Women’s Month Message From Honourable Minister Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga
August is not just another month in our calendar; it is a living testimony to the courage of women who changed South Africa’s destiny. In 1956, Lilian Ngoyi, Rahima Moosa, Sophia Williams-de Bruyn, Helen Joseph, and Albertina Sisulu, together with 20 000 women, marched to the Union Buildings to declare that injustice would not stand. Their footsteps remind us that Women’s Month is not symbolic, it is a call to continue their struggle for equality, dignity, and justice.
Political Party Funding Regulations | In Other News
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) held its first-ever Symposium on Political Funding in South Africa – an event that marked a significant turning point in the country’s efforts to protect the integrity of its democratic processes. Hosted in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the two-day gathering brought together political parties, legal experts, civil society organisations, the media, academia, and regulators to take stock of the existing political funding framework.
Yolanda Cuba | Women In Leadership
In boardrooms, on global panels, and at the heart of high-impact leadership, Yolanda Zoleka Cuba is synonymous with transformation. From her early rise as one of the youngest CEOs on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange to her current role as Group Vice President for Southern and East Africa at MTN, Ms Cuba has consistently charted a path defined by strategic innovation, purpose-driven leadership and social impact.
Gauteng: Bold Blueprint For Growth | Regional Focus
Gauteng – the economic powerhouse of South Africa – has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to spark sustainable growth over the coming years. Spearheaded by the province’s Finance and Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, the plan combines ambitious infrastructure upgrades, investment drives, tourism promotion, fiscal discipline, and public-private collaboration to propel Gauteng to a projected economic growth of 3% annually.
PRASA & Gibela – South Africa’s Rail Revolution
South Africa’s railway renaissance is gaining remarkable momentum as Gibela, the Alstom-led consortium, closes in on delivering its 300th X’Trapolis Mega train set to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Developed through a landmark R51 billion contract signed in 2013, Gibela’s state-of-the-art Dunnottar facility, set up in partnership with PRASA, has become Africa’s largest modern train manufacturing plant. The milestone delivery marks a major achievement in fleet renewal and a triumph for local skills, economic development, and regional rail innovation.
Black Business Council (BBC) Summit
BBC 2025 Summit – A Call To Action: Levelling The Playing Field For Black-Owned Businesses By Shumirai Chimombe The Black Business Council (BBC) is the overarching confederation that represents black professionals, business associations and chambers. Its primary purpose is to lobby the government on policy-related matters and to play an advocacy role where policies are […]
Vodacom Business Director, Videsha Proothveerajh | Cover Story
South Africa’s progress depends on inclusive innovation and strong partnerships. Videsha Proothveerajh, Director of Vodacom Business, shares how technology is driving real change across communities and industries, “At Vodacom Business, we have long championed this approach, recognising that the challenges our nation faces are too complex for any single entity to tackle alone. By combining the strengths of both sectors with the power of digital technology, we can improve service delivery, unlock economic potential, and drive meaningful innovation.”
Rayno Nel – The World’s Strongst Man | Sporting Action
There he was in white takkies, fire engine red knee braces, wearing an orange tank top with his three letter name, Nel, in bold on the back above a South African flag. Next to the 1.91m, 148kg colossus was a man just as big, probably even bigger: the defending World’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman. Five pillars and five spherical stones stood between them and glory.
First Quarter Exports | Agriculture
In a year where trade has dominated the headlines since the U.S. started imposing higher tariffs against its trading partners, agricultural export activity is worth paying close attention to. Encouragingly, the start of the year has remained positive for the sector. In the first quarter of 2025, South Africa’s agricultural exports totalled US$ 3.36 billion, up 10% from the same period a year ago, according to data from Trade Map. This is a function of both higher volumes of various product exports and better commodity prices.