The humanitarian context in South Africa and across the Southern African region continues to be shaped by overlapping and intensifying challenges, including climate-related disasters, public health pressures, food insecurity, and socio-economic vulnerability. These realities are unfolding against a backdrop of constrained traditional donor funding and increasing competition for limited development resources. At the same time, […]

According to MoneyWeb, online betting is becoming bigger and bigger across Africa, with gross gaming revenue projected to reach R225 billion ($13.5 billion) by the end of 2026, more than double its 2023 level. Right at the tip of Africa, in South Africa, the country is contributing heavily to these staggering figures. Grand View Research reported […]

Unlike several years ago, online trading is today more accessible than any before and, as a beginner, you can now explore copy trading in South Africa as a simple way to participate in financial markets. With copy trading, you can follow experienced traders and automatically copy their positions in real time.  This approach can work […]

South Africa’s consumer internet has spent the past five years quietly rebuilding itself around the smartphone, and the numbers behind that shift are now too large to ignore. Industry surveys put smartphone penetration well above seventy percent of adults, mobile data prices have fallen by double digits since the Competition Commission’s market inquiry forced operators […]

There has never been a better time to be a saver in South Africa! From 1 March 2026, the government increased the amount you can invest in a tax-free savings (TFSA) or Tax-Free Fixed Deposit account from R36 000 to R46 000 a year- and what’s great about this investment is, every rand of interest […]

ASMR creator Lindokuhle Madlingozi has built her career around helping people slow down and pay attention to small details. It is a mindset that shapes not only her work, but also the way she approaches life on the road. As the founder of The ASMR Experience, Madlingozi creates immersive sensory experiences designed to help people […]

Global capital is not retreating from Africa, it is becoming more disciplined in how it is deployed. For South Africa, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity, and attracting sustained investment will depend not only on the strength of underlying opportunities but on how effectively capital can be structured, governed and deployed across borders. […]

Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South African regulators have warned repeatedly about fake trading platforms, impersonation scams and AI-driven investment fraud. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) continues to highlight how convincing […]

Celebrate Mother’s Day the Ocean Basket way with relaxed family moments, seafood spoils, and Epic Catch deals from just R125. Some Mother’s Day memories are made from big gestures, but most are made somewhere between the first round of starters and someone stealing chips off mom’s plate. Which is exactly why Ocean Basket is serving […]

For a time, horse racing fell out of mainstream conversations among South Africans. However, this iconic sport never truly went away. Even as public attention shifted elsewhere, its rich culture and the loyal punters kept it relevant. Now, with platforms like 10bet making horse racing accessible on almost any smart device, the sport is attracting […]

Fashion talks sustainability, but ignores what happens after you buy. The Lab’s Jo Farah takes a closer look at greenwashing, care, and the systems behind it. In today’s fashion economy, sustainability has become both a necessity and a narrative. The necessity is obvious if you’ve ever watched a white t-shirt age badly, but the narrative […]