Meet this month’s PSL Trailblazer: Khethiwe Sibanyoni
“Khethiwe started by putting together comfort bags to offer hope to survivors of gender-based violence. Today, she has developed Khethi’s Foundation which works to reduce femicide and gender-based violence through collaboration, raising awareness, and supporting and empowering survivors.”
Debt Counselling: Helping South Africans Find Financial Stability
Faced with rising interest rates and high inflation, many South Africans are seeking help to manage their growing debt burden. One of the options, which is provided by law to protect consumers, is debt counselling. This has become increasingly popular among overly indebted South Africans to help achieve financial stability.
Gender Diversity In The Workplace
From the August Edition. In recognition of National Women’s Month, our Legal Matters article focuses on Gender Diversity in The Workplace and the role of employers in terms of the EEA.
Women’s Sports Are On The Rise
In his letter to the nation, penned “From the desk of the President” on Monday 7 August, His Excellency focussed on the achievements by South African women in the sporting arena, “Our women’s national football team, Banyana Banyana, the reigning Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, has delivered some stunning performances in the FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand. Our women’s netball team, the Proteas, put in a strong showing at the Netball World Cup that ended in Cape Town. In February we hosted the first ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup to take place on African soil. Our national team made history as the first South African team to reach the final,” – President Ramaphosa.
Vodacom Business: Digitising The Public Sector
The importance of a strategic relationship between the private and public sectors cannot be understated, especially given the kind of challenges South Africa is facing. Vodacom Business stands out as one of the organisations which has built a strong relationship with the public sector, finding solutions to problems which have a direct impact on residents.
Tax Breaks to Incentivise Investments in Renewable Energy
As the South African government tackles the energy crisis, National Treasury has announced two key tax incentives to encourage individuals and businesses to assist with energy generation. Through these two incentives, the Treasury said it would be offering R4 billion in relief provided for individuals that install solar panels and R5 billion to companies through an expansion of the renewable energy tax incentive.
National Arts Festival: Upholding Proud Heritage
Since 1974, Makhanda has been the cherished home of the National Arts Festival, offering unique experiences that go beyond entertainment. As the largest annual celebration of the arts in Africa, the festival connects artists and audiences, creating transformative cultural experiences.
Bullying In The Workplace – Legal Matters
An estimated 78% of South Africans say they have experienced some form of victimisation in the workplace. But there is legislation to protect the workforce against workplace bullying and to compel employers to intervene to prevent bullying and harassment at work.
Investment Commitments: South Africa Raises Over R1,5 Trillion
South Africa set out on an investment drive five years ago to raise R1.2-trillion in new investment in the economy. This goal was surpassed, with the country raising over R1.5- trillion in investment commitments, resident Cyril Ramaphosa announced in his recent presidential department budget vote speech.
BUSA: Partnering with Business to Build The Economy
The South African government and local business leaders have committed to working together to remove obstacles to inclusive economic growth and job creation. To this end, three priority areas have been identified for urgent intervention: energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption.