Sonto Sithole has a thriving scone business which she started using the R350 Covid social relief grant after being jobless for four years.Sonto sells scones to commuters and construction employees.In May, the government introduced a special Covid-19 social relief grant of R350 a month for unemployed
The persecution of people living with albinism condition in South Africa has prompted British film-maker Luke Bradford to put a spotlight on the horrific crimes that are still taking place – in a short film called ‘White Gold’. This film, featuring prominent South African actress and albinism activi
Ever the optimist, Rob Opie admits 2020 was tough - but there's a light at the end of the Covid tunnel that 'South Africans can look forward to'.Always armed with a ‘glass half full’ outlook, even optimist Rob Opie admits that 2020 wasn’t an easy year for anybody. Covid-19, continuous corruption and
Put simply, 2020 was a bizarre year. Aside from Covid-19, myriad events took place. Some were tragic, others just peculiar. It’s safe to assume that the majority of the world are happy to see 2020 in their rear-view mirror. One thing the most awful year in recent history did give us, however, was ti
Following the recent FNB action against Edward Zuma, BizNews visitors are wondering: are the corrupt finally being brought to justice?Jacob Zuma’s eldest son, Edward, was a little upset to find that his bank account had been frozen when he walked into a Durban branch of FNB. The bank accounts of Zum
January 4 is National Trivia Day in the US and some of the ways to celebrate the day include starting all your conversations with “Did you know”, testing your general knowledge and even impressing people with random trivia facts you might know. In this Perspectives piece, Ingrid Wood takes us to the
The rand will strengthen, commodity prices will continue to rise, SA companies will continue to generate cash, our pension funds will continue to invest locally, property prices will recover, says business leader.Alan Knott-Craig’s glass is always half-full when it comes to South Africa. It’s an app
South African firm Renergen has patented a cooling device that will allow vaccines to be transported to rural communities without spoiling. Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna have manufactured vaccines which use messenger RNA technology. The Pfizer vaccine is currently being rolled out in the UK after bei
Listen in on the BizNews conversation with legendary trend futurist Faith Popcorn – described as the Nostradamus of marketing – and Henley Business School Africa director and Dean Jonathan Foster-Pedley, who discuss whether the pandemic has made the world more accepting of the need for kindness. The
This 15-year old South African ice-skating sensation told BizNews she is hoping to represent her country at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.With our sunny climate, South Africa is not really associated with winter sports like skiing, luge, bobsleigh or ice skating. The last time a South African qua
'The next generation will grow up differently. We have managed to reduce the dropout rate to about zero at the school. Our next vision is to have zero unemployment.'The official dropout rate at South African schools is between 37 and 42%. This is according to figures released in October this year by
BizNews speaks to Professor Volmink, a transformation educationist who is doing what he can to help transform the education curriculum in SA.Stellenbosch University will soon give honorary doctorates to six outstanding individuals. One of them is Professor John Volmink, a transformation educationist
Townships in SA have seen their economies thrive despite a harsh lockdown. It proves resourcefulness in informal businesses can fuel growth.At a time when the country’s unemployment rate is at a seventeen-year high, the resourcefulness of many South Africans has been tested as they find ways to keep
"I could not shake my love for farming," said Mahlatse Matlakane, a Limpopo farmer creating jobs in SA and shattering stereotypes.For the past 10 years, young African entrepreneurs have been recognised by the Anzisha Prize, which provides a cash prize, mentoring and training for the winner. This ye
Hopes of a Covid vaccine has driven investors to send 'record funds' to emerging markets, reports The Wall Street Journal.As the reality of a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine draws nearer, investors and money managers are investing money into emerging markets – some of which found themselves at t
At one point, EOH could not account for R700m as there was no work done and a further R160m was spent on questionable contracts.The Zondo commission was soothed by a breath of fresh air this week when EOH group CEO Stephen van Coller told how how he had prioritised clean governance at the IT service
Omnia has signalled its intention of rewarding shareholders with a special dividend or share buybacks, if Oro Agri transaction is approved.Omnia, once a darling of the JSE, published an impressive set of results for its interim period ended 30 September 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing
Tax payers have a window of opportunity to invest in the SME sector and turbo-charge the economic recovery, says Patrick Kuwana. The South African economy is weathering the same Covid-19 storm that other nations across the globe are experiencing. Same choppy seas but a very different boat with a uni
Women in South Africa bear a disproportionate burden of the HIV pandemic. According to UNAids figures, of the more than 7.7 million adults living with HIV in South Africa, 62.7% are women and new HIV infections among young women aged 15-24 were more than double than those among young men. It’s for t
The lockdown forced three South African women to leave their comfort zones to make ends meet. Uplifting stories of success in adversity.The nationwide lockdown, which brought several industries to a standstill, forced three women to leave their comfort zones in order to make ends meet. Clare Tennant
‘There’s something in the air in Hollywood’, sings Madonna in the pop melody named after Tinseltown itself. According to Alistair Duff, the Detroit-born songstress isn’t wrong. As trends change and years pass, Hollywood remains unfaltering. The town of glitz and glamour is a place where dreams are m
The state promised that SA would see corrupt government officials being arrested. The growing list of arrests now stands at over 100 people.President Cyril Ramaphosa, along with the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), made several promises to South Africans that they could expect to
SA's renewable energy sector is young, with various players wanting a piece of the pie. However, Chris Yelland says progress is being made. South Africa’s renewable energy sector is young, with various players and stakeholders wanting a piece of the pie. According to Bloomberg, Eskom may only make t
Nomcebo Zikode, the songstress who penned the hit Jerusalema, spoke to BizNews about the viral sensation that has been embraced worldwide.Jerusalema is the South African hit that has got the world – from Italian monks to Zimbabwean farm hands – dancing and finding hope amid the gloom of the Covid-19