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South African economy 2026 GDP decline

South African Economy Shrinks as Mining, Manufacturing and Trade Struggle

Thea JacobsSeptember 9, 2026

The South African economy 2026 has suffered a setback, with new figures from Statistics South Africa showing that gross domestic product declined by 0.2% in the second quarter of the year. The latest GDP figures were released by Stats SA on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 and cover economic activity between April and June. The contraction...

Mining Indaba 2027: A Transformative New Benchmark for Community Partnership

Mining Indaba 2027: A Transformative New Benchmark for Community Partnership

Annette HavengaSeptember 4, 2026

Mining Indaba 2027 – Creating Greater Expectations Johannesburg, 03 September 2026 – Communities are playing an increasingly influential role in decisions that shape mining projects, livelihoods and local economies, creating greater expectations for meaningful participation, collaboration and shared decision-making. Mining Indaba 2027 (MI27) is strengthening its focus on communities by amplifying their voices and perspectives...

THE IDEAS ARE THERE. NOW IT’S TIME TO GET TO WORK

THE IDEAS ARE THERE. NOW IT’S TIME TO GET TO WORK

Annette HavengaSeptember 4, 2026

The ideas are there, now it’s time to get to work, says the Dignity to Rise Movement The Ideas are There – Gaining Momentum Hermanus – Slowly but surely, the Dignity to Rise Movement is gaining momentum, with residents, businesses, community organisations and Overstrand Municipality joining hands to turn ideas into practical action, with the...

Film project funding call now open

Film project funding call now open

Annette HavengaSeptember 4, 2026

Film project funding call now open Cape Town – The City of Cape Town invites filmmakers to apply for support for film projects. Submissions are open from 7 September for film productions scheduled for completion in the 2026/27 financial year. Following the successful launch of the third Film Fund, the City of Cape Town is...

Historic Appointment: HRH Princess Eurika Mogane Mandated as South Africa’s Official National Convenor for African Union #Egumeni Dialogue

Historic Appointment: HRH Princess Eurika Mogane Mandated as South Africa’s Official National Convenor for African Union #Egumeni Dialogue

Annette HavengaSeptember 4, 2026

Her Royal Highness Princess Eurika Mogane The appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Eurika Mogane Mandated as South Africa’s Official National Convenor for African Union #Egumeni Dialogue has marked an historical development. For decades, the discourse surrounding gender equality in South Africa has been framed through a lens of binary conflict: a progressive, rights-based Constitution...

AWIEF 2026: African Women Entrepreneurs Set to Take Centre Stage in Cape Town

AWIEF 2026: African Women Entrepreneurs Set to Take Centre Stage in Cape Town

Annette HavengaSeptember 4, 2026

69 Days to go – Beyond Access: Owning Capital, Markets & Power Female founders, we’re getting closer! Cape Town, South Africa – The countdown is on to the 2026 AWIEF Conference, bringing together women entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders from across Africa for two days of networking, learning, pitching and collaboration. Also read: MEET...

South Africa Ranked 7th Globally for Organized Crime as SAPD Infiltration Reaches Critical Levels

South Africa Ranked 7th Globally for Organized Crime as SAPD Infiltration Reaches Critical Levels

Annette HavengaSeptember 3, 2026

“South Africa is doing rather badly. ” – Dr Mark Shaw on South Africa’s criminality score. Organized Crime levels has risen and South Africa has climbed to a staggering 7th place out of 193 countries on the Global Organized Crime Index. This places the nation alongside high-conflict zones like Colombia, Mexico, and Afghanistan. This alarming ranking was highlighted...

The Remarkable Rise of Artisans in South Africa: Skills, Jobs and Opportunities in the Public and Private Sector

The Remarkable Rise of Artisans in South Africa: Skills, Jobs and Opportunities in the Public and Private Sector

Annette HavengaSeptember 2, 2026

The rise of Artisans in South Africa, skill trades filling gaps in the public and private sector. Artisans are increasingly being recognised for their valuable contribution to South Africa’s infrastructure development, economic growth and industrial future. Across municipalities, the private sector and government, the importance of skilled artisans is gaining renewed attention. According to Ogodiseng...

The DA Will Take Cape Town Forward For All

The DA Will Take Cape Town Forward For All

Annette HavengaSeptember 2, 2026

CAPE TOWN – On Tuesday, 1 September, the DA launched its first Cape Town election posters carrying the message “Take Cape Town Forward For All”, as we work to retain a stable majority government in November and build on the progress that has made Cape Town South Africa’s best-run major city. Cape Town has shown...

What AI Actually Changes About Being an Accountant

What AI Actually Changes About Being an Accountant

Annette HavengaSeptember 2, 2026

What does AI actually change about being an accountant? For years, the fear inside the profession was straightforward: AI would eventually replace accountants. That fear turned out to be wrong. Not because the technology stalled, but because of what actually happened once firms put it to work. The reality is that AI is already how...

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