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 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:25:21 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-is-the-new-gold-18-million-grant-beneficiaries-make-the-postbank-switch-186776a The shift from Sassa gold cards to Postbank’s new black cards is gathering pace, with more than 1.8 million social-grant beneficiaries having completed the migration. Postbank says more than 80% of its targeted migrations are now complete, with the 31 August deadline fast approaching. 1-271268 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-marks-charlotte-maxeke-and-womens-march-with-new-coins-964514a South Africa’s liberation history is being placed into everyday circulation, with the South African Reserve Bank launching two commemorative R2 coins honouring women who helped shape the country’s democratic journey. 1-271234 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wongas-monica-hitge-on-the-importance-of-being-financially-independent-631201a As South Africa reaches the closing stages of Women’s Month 2026, celebrated under the theme “empowered women empower the nation”, financial independence stands out as a key path to women’s empowerment. 1-271201 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-businesses-need-to-invest-in-gbvf-prevention-964974a South Africa is dealing with a gender-based violence and femicide problem, and the numbers don’t lie. According to the Human Sciences Research Council, one in three South African women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. In contrast, one in four has experienced emotional abuse, and more than half have experienced controlling behaviour. 1-271144 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-check-eskom-check-engen-ultimate-dream-check-bongiwe-mkhwanazi-isnt-afraid-to-dream-big-297237a She’s handled big projects like Transnet’s 700 km underground pipeline and Eskom’s Medupi Power Station. But there’s no stopping Bongiwe Mkhwanazi. 1-271120 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-new-buyer-trend-is-reshaping-south-africas-coastal-property-market-308688a South Africa’s coastal property market is undergoing a notable shift, with women emerging as an increasingly influential force in home buying. 1-271083 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowered-women-are-essential-to-a-resilient-circular-economy-631911a Women have long played a vital role in South Africa’s economy, yet their contributions are not always recognised, protected or fairly rewarded. This is especially evident in the waste and recycling sector, where women waste reclaimers help recover an estimated 60%–80% of South Africa’s post-consumer recyclables. 1-271081 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa