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From frustration to action: Kagiso Trust launches practical guide to active citizenship

From frustration to action: Kagiso Trust launches practical guide to active citizenship

New comic-format playbook shows ordinary South Africans exactly how to engage with local government on issues that matter Key pointsKagiso Trust launches the #StartWhereYouAre Playbook today, 30 September 2026, as the anchor tool of its nationwide

Entrepreneurs and funders share accountability for business growth

Entrepreneurs and funders share accountability for business growth

Young businesses are more likely to succeed when entrepreneurs, funders and development partners share responsibility before, during and after capital is deployedBy Duduzile Mathabela, Programme Manager, Mr Price FoundationThe funding conversation in youth entrepreneurship is

SONA 2026: A shift towards systemic reform

SONA 2026: A shift towards systemic reform

By Tshikululu Social Investments In the year following South Africa’s G20 Presidency, President Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address offered a sobering but optimistic reflection on the country’s trajectory. It highlighted meaningful economic progress while

Prof. Eldrid Jordaan calls for year-round citizen engagement in Democracy

Prof. Eldrid Jordaan calls for year-round citizen engagement in Democracy

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), Prof. Eldrid Jordaan, CEO of Suppple, urges South Africans to move beyond passive political engagement and take an active role

Women empowerment in the corporate world

Women empowerment in the corporate world

Empowering women in the workplace goes beyond being a tick-box exercise and filling quotas or offering opportunities for promotion. Companies must think differently about this to provide their female employees with the support needed to

Breaking Down the Barriers to Financial Literacy in South Africa

Breaking Down the Barriers to Financial Literacy in South Africa

Financial literacy is a fundamental skill that every individual should possess, yet many South African adults, including professionals, struggle to understand the basics of personal finance and investing. The reality is that the financial industry