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GEC+Africa 2026 connects the continent and celebrates Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs

Funding

GEC+Africa 2026 connects the continent and celebrates Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs

Issued by 22 On Sloane 25 Sep 2026

The era of creative builders: Rethinking the role of design

Design

The era of creative builders: Rethinking the role of design

Grant Campbell, Issued by MakeReign 27 Aug 2026

South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

Design & Manufacturing

South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

Nellie Peyton and Thando Hlophe 7 Aug 2026

Wearing his creative direction hat, South African designer Wanda Lephoto recently worked on a project for Soccer Bible and Adidas, showcasing Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup kit in a three-chapter visual narrative mirroring the adidas three stripes, moving from street and Zulu heritage to everyday community life. Image credit:

ESG & Sustainability

#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

Image source: SAnews.gov.za

Higher Education

R90m to revitalise CET colleges

6 May 2026

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CSI & Philanthropy

Sip for a cause with the Kolisi Foundation's new campaign

14 Apr 2026

Mr Price Foundation's pattern-making graduates bolster localisation efforts

Design & Manufacturing

Mr Price Foundation's pattern-making graduates bolster localisation efforts

7 Apr 2026

Police kept protesting former municipal workers away from Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s State of the City address in Germiston on Wednesday. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Ekurhuleni’s “ghost workers” demand jobs and compensation

Kimberly Mutandiro 27 Mar 2026

From learnership to long-term employment: They didn’t just get trained – They got a future

Skills Development & Training

From learnership to long-term employment: They didn’t just get trained – They got a future

Issued by Imagemakers 11 Mar 2026

Clover Mama Afrika shows that sustainability starts when skills take root

CSI & Philanthropy

Clover Mama Afrika shows that sustainability starts when skills take root

Rika Haasbroek, Issued by JNPR 15 Dec 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

2025 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards: Check out the 24 finalists

14 Nov 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Can South Africa’s social grants help people make a better life? Research offers hope

Leila Patel 7 Nov 2025

Cape Union Mart aims to revive SA's clothing manufacturing industry

Design & Manufacturing

Cape Union Mart aims to revive SA's clothing manufacturing industry

6 Oct 2025

PnP Clothing unveils modern African-inspired designs by Alizwa Sibawu

Fashion & Homeware

PnP Clothing unveils modern African-inspired designs by Alizwa Sibawu

2 Sep 2025

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

How period poverty is derailing education in South Africa

13 Aug 2025

VW, Volvo, and Toyota recall vehicles in SA

Dealers

VW, Volvo, and Toyota recall vehicles in SA

10 Jul 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

Nicci partners with women-led sewing coop on new campaign

8 Jul 2025

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

Environment & Natural Resources

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

20 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Madri van der Westhuizen on redefining digital marketing in SA’s hospitality sector

Hospitality

#YouthMonth: Madri van der Westhuizen on redefining digital marketing in SA’s hospitality sector

Robin Fredericks 17 Jun 2025

H&M South Africa and The Learn Project open refurbished library at KZN school

ESG

H&M South Africa and The Learn Project open refurbished library at KZN school

17 Mar 2025

Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 to explore emerging trends and transformative works

Art

Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 to explore emerging trends and transformative works

14 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

ESG

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Danette Breitenbach 5 Feb 2025

The 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards winners revealed

Fashion & Homeware

The 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards winners revealed

22 Nov 2024

Dunlop hands over new classrooms to Ladysmith School

Primary & Secondary Education

Dunlop hands over new classrooms to Ladysmith School

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 21 Oct 2024

Woolworths launches Denim Drop-Off programme

ESG

Woolworths launches Denim Drop-Off programme

9 Oct 2024

#WomensMonth: Michaella Menin, founder of Myboombra, chats career pivots and the “Super Mom" myth

Fashion & Homeware

#WomensMonth: Michaella Menin, founder of Myboombra, chats career pivots and the “Super Mom" myth

Ruth Cooper 14 Aug 2024

Isabel de Villiers, founder of Isabel de Villiers Clothing. Source: Supplied.

Fashion

#WomensMonth: Isabel de Villiers on fashion as empowerment

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 6 Aug 2024

Siphilisiwe Foundation and Jockey South Africa Join Forces to Empower and Bring Skills Development to Communities in need

Fashion & Homeware

Siphilisiwe Foundation and Jockey South Africa Join Forces to Empower and Bring Skills Development to Communities in need

Issued by Jockey South Africa 31 May 2023

Source: © south African government This year, the Mandela Day theme is '#ItIsInYourHands' and aims to combat poverty and inequity

ESG

#ItsInYourHands: Celebrate Mandela Day

Danette Breitenbach & Evan-Lee Courie 17 Jul 2024

Khayelitsha women want to start a clothing factory

SMEs

Khayelitsha women want to start a clothing factory

Marecia Damons 3 Jul 2024

Entrepreneurship

#YouthMonth: Kyle Percival's rise from adversity to co-owning a sportswear brand

Imran Salie 28 Jun 2024

G-Star successfully grows greenhouse cotton

ESG

G-Star successfully grows greenhouse cotton

3 Jun 2024

Unpaid school uniform makers occupy Gauteng social development offices

Primary & Secondary Education

Unpaid school uniform makers occupy Gauteng social development offices

Masego Mafata, Daniel Steyn and Raymond Joseph 9 May 2024

Stadio School of Fashion presents its annual fashion extravaganza

Fashion

Stadio School of Fashion presents its annual fashion extravaganza

17 Nov 2023

Dunlop goes green with sustainable classroom construction project in Ladysmith

Education & Skills Development

Dunlop goes green with sustainable classroom construction project in Ladysmith

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 26 Oct 2023

Langa's cramped sewing school needs more space

Skills Training

Langa's cramped sewing school needs more space

23 Aug 2023

Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.

Fashion & Homeware

Zimbabwean tailors cash in on party apparel demand as vote nears

7 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Tara Turkington CEO of Flow Communications asks to "Thread" or not to "Thread"?...

Social Media

To "Thread" or not to "Thread"?

Tara Turkington 11 Jul 2023

#AfricaMonth: Nigerian social entrepreneur empowers women through sustainable fashion

Social Entrepreneurship

#AfricaMonth: Nigerian social entrepreneur empowers women through sustainable fashion

Imran Salie 26 May 2023

The Animation School won two Silver Awards.

Film & Cinematography

The Animation School wins 3 Awards at NY Festivals TV & Film Awards

19 Apr 2023

Local NPC celebrates, empowers women through skills development

Skills Training

Local NPC celebrates, empowers women through skills development

1 Mar 2023

Fashion & Homeware

One to watch: Thando Ntuli, the emerging talent behind SA womenswear brand Munkus

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Feb 2023

Ignition Group links arms with the Learn Project to grow literacy in schools

Education & Skills Development

Ignition Group links arms with the Learn Project to grow literacy in schools

Issued by Tumbleweed Communications 12 Dec 2022