https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/712.html South Africa news 15 Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/712.html en-us Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:24:10 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/another-womans-body-found-as-ramaphosa-unveils-4-point-gbvf-plan-969974a In a televised address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan to tackle gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the country and said that violence against women in South Africa is a national shame. This follows the discovery of 11 women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, which reignited public anger and fear after repeated government pledges failed to curb gender-based violence. 1-272144 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-heritagemonth-giving-indigenous-languages-a-place-in-the-classroom-303378a Every September, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their heritage. We speak about the languages passed down by our parents and grandparents, the stories they carry and the importance of keeping them alive. Yet in many classrooms, those same languages have little room when learners study science, work through mathematics or write a test. 1-272103 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ask-learn-understand-old-mutual-brings-financial-education-to-whatsapp-419239a From understanding interest and starting a savings plan to managing debt when money is tight, everyday financial questions can be surprisingly difficult to answer. Now, Old Mutual is bringing financial education closer to South Africans with ZakaChat, an interactive, AI-powered tool available through WhatsApp. 1-271975 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-does-being-apolitical-become-a-political-act-an-ethicist-on-the-ed-sheeran-saga-308148a Headlines this week have been inundated with news of artist Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour, following Macklemore’s onstage calls to “free Palestine”. 1-271923 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-women-take-to-the-streets-following-series-of-murders-419699a Across the country, South African women took to the streets — gathering for memorial runs and protests — following the discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg. News of the murders has resparked anger and fear over violence against women in the country. 1-271885 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/city-of-cape-town-under-fire-over-plan-to-cage-baboons-186326a The City of Cape Town’s plans to permanently cage around 60 chacma, or Cape, baboons have triggered a bitter dispute over whether wildlife adapted to city life should be confined, culled, or allowed to coexist with residents. 1-271828 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/takealot-seeks-manufacturing-entrepreneurs-for-r17m-challenge-297607a The Takealot Group has launched a 10-week accelerator aimed at helping South African manufacturers turn established products into scalable businesses, with the top three participants set to share R1.7m in prize money. 1-271640 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/onlyfans-in-south-africa-what-creators-say-about-sex-work-personal-safety-and-the-gigeconomy-631111a OnlyFans was established in 2016 as a platform for content creators to post images and videos or host live streams in exchange for money. But what began as a small and relatively quiet niche startup suddenly exploded. 1-271581 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mr-price-foundation-empowers-sas-youth-with-r392m-investment-742202a In the first year of its 10-year strategy to empower 500,000 South African youth by 2035, the Mr Price Foundation used its youth programmes to reduce hiring costs for employers, increase the revenue of funded businesses by an average of 24.5%, and improve learning outcomes for thousands of students in fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). 1-271592 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-49bn-question-can-africa-finally-unlock-womens-business-potential-308248a Africa has more female entrepreneurs than anywhere else in the world, yet a staggering $49bn financing gap continues to keep many women-led businesses from reaching their full potential. Now, a new initiative is aiming to change that equation. 1-271423 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa