Dignity, Comfort and Peace | Addressing The Nation
In his letter penned to the nation on March 16, President Ramaphosa reflected on our Constitution and its commensurate Human Rights values. March 21 is Human Rights Day – a celebration of the rights enshrined in our Constitution, recalling Sharpeville, on that day in 1960, when apartheid police opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing 69 people and injuring many more.
Prof Madonsela | Women In Leadership
Few South African leaders embody the principle of service as deeply as Professor Thuli Madonsela. Widely respected for her fearless tenure as Public Protector, her influence extends far beyond public office, as she continues her philanthropy, advocacy and social justice initiatives.
Dr Jennifer Molwantwa, CEO, Water Research Commission | Trailblazer
As Chief Executive Officer of the Water Research Commission (WRC), Dr Jennifer Molwantwa stands at the intersection of science, public policy and innovation, helping shape solutions to some of South Africa’s most pressing water challenges.
AU Summit 2026
The AU Summit, held from 11 to 15 February, marked a pivotal milestone as, for the first time, water and sanitation were prioritised as the main theme of the AU’s annual gathering of Heads of State and Government.
The Connectivity Gap Is An Economic Gap
In recent years, we’ve heard considerable discussion about what economic transformation looks like in South Africa. Yet amid the focus on policy shifts and institutional reforms, we risk overlooking a fundamental truth. Sustainable, inclusive economic growth cannot be achieved without the invisible infrastructure that powers reliable, secure, and equitable connectivity.
International Women’s Day 2026
Observed globally on 8 March each year, International Women’s Day (IWD) was established 115 years ago in 1911 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
Lending Rate Reform Proposal
For decades, the prime lending rate has served as the reference rate for mortgages, vehicle finance, business loans and overdrafts. But the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has now published a consultation paper proposing a significant reform: abolishing the long-standing prime lending rate (PLR) and replacing it with the South African Policy Rate (SPR) as the benchmark for pricing loans.
China-Africa Economic Partnership Agreement
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and his counterpart, China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao signed the Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity (CAEPA) in February. This is a major step towards securing South African exports duty-free access to the Chinese market.
Digital and AI Skills
For leaders, particularly those entrusted with innovation, strategy, and people development, the question is no longer whether to invest in digital and AI skills, but how to do so in a way that empowers employees, strengthens institutions, and responds meaningfully to the country’s unique structural challenges.
Energy and AI: How Much Electricity Does ChatGPT Use?
By Koketso Mamabolo The Energy Demands of AI “For more than 200 years, economic growth was defined by industry capacity. Now for the first time in history, it is measured in computational power and digital capability,” said Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of state-owned renewable […]