The architect of African resilience
A look at Robert Gumede’s vision for a diversified industrial future In the pantheon of South African industrialists, few names resonate with the dual power of self-made success and Pan-African…
A BMF perspective at 50
As the Black Management Forum marks fifty years of existence, it is important to restate a foundational principle that has guided the organisation since its inception. The BMF is a…
You have to love your people to lead them
Sello Hatang profiles—a leader who commands admiration My journey with Professor Bonang Mohale stretches back more than two decades. Over those years, our interactions have moved beyond the formalities of…
BBE in the legal sector is essential for creating a just and equal society
Twenty-two years since the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act was enacted to promote economic transformation and increase the participation of black people in the economy, it has not had…
Holding the line on water security
As pressure mounts on South Africa’s water systems, leadership at regional utilities has never been more critical. Leadership sat down with Lindokuhle Nzoyi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Amatola Water,…
Redefining capital, challenging power, and building South Africa’s next economic frontier
Rali Mampeule occupies a distinctive and increasingly consequential position in South Africa’s economic landscape. He is not simply a property entrepreneur who rose through the ranks of a historically exclusionary…
SANBS celebrates 25 years of saving lives; 25 years of History, Legacy and Heritage.
Johannesburg, April 2026 – For 25 years, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has quietly been connecting strangers through a powerful act of humanity, the decision to donate blood.…
Small-scale embedded generation: why compliance is the cornerstone of South Africa’s energy future
South Africa’s energy transition did not emerge from long‑term planning alone. It was accelerated by crisis. As load-shedding intensified and electricity supply became increasingly unreliable, households and businesses across the…
Africa’s energy paradox: cheap technology, costly finance
Two identical solar plants: one in Spain, one in Kenya. Same panels, similar sun, similar engineering. Yet one produces cheap electricity while the other struggles to deliver affordable power. The…
Superbugs + climate change = double trouble. Here’s why.
Superbugs are a big public health issue. So is climate change. Put the two together and the problem becomes even bigger, writes Ida Jooste. What once was a medical miracle…