South African Navy salary ranges – Employment guide
A South African Navy salary usually ranges from about R6,000 to R90,000+ per month, depending on rank, years of service, occupation, allowances, qualifications and whether the person is a recruit, seaman, petty officer, warrant...
Software upgrades – who’s really in control?
Enterprise software used to be a decision within the IT lifecycle. However, it is no longer just that. Core platforms such as ERP systems, databases and virtualisation have become embedded in how organisations recognise revenue, control costs and satisfy regulators. These platforms are not back-office systems. They are financial infrastructure. Increasingly, they are dictating capital allocation in ways many CFOs did not sign up for.
The Big Five Cartel – No Honour Amongst Thieves
In order to get to the truth, we might have to burn the house down and rebuild it. It has been said that only rats come out to play at night. Yet eagles do not sleep. South Africa has been captured by criminals who seek to remain nameless. However, there is one man whom everyone fears.
Know the investor archetype – what drives long-term outcomes
With geopolitical conflict, elections, oil prices and inflation risks dominating headlines, it is easy to believe everything is beyond your control. However, that is not the case. The most important drivers of long-term investment success are often the factors you can control. They start with understanding how you behave when markets feel uncomfortable.
Reframing mine housing from allowance to asset
South Africa’s mining sector has long been shaped by migrant labour systems. Employees travelled vast distances from rural homes to industrial centres. For decades, hostel accommodation supported this reality. Although functional in many respects, it ultimately proved undesirable and unsustainable for our social fabric.
Road Surveyor salary ranges – Employment guide
A Road Surveyor salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R15,000 to R45,000 per month, depending on experience, qualifications, employer, project type, location and whether the role is in road construction, civil engineering,...
SAP Consultant salary ranges – Employment guide
An SAP Consultant salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R29,000 to R85,000+ per month, depending on experience, SAP module, employer, project complexity, industry and whether the role is functional, technical, support-focused, implementation-focused...
Future workforce skills – preparing young people for shifting careers
The world of work is changing faster than our education systems can track, which means preparing for a single career or a fixed set of skills is, paradoxically, one of the least effective strategies a young person can adopt today. The most important shift is to think about careers as journeys rather than destinations.
Responsible entrepreneurship – is capital only the beginning?
In a tough economic environment where capital is scarce, we continue to back responsible entrepreneurs who build sustainable, high-impact businesses that create opportunity and resilience in South Africa. We have released our 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines the organisation's work in backing responsible entrepreneurs, supporting portfolio resilience and contributing to economic inclusion through a long-term investment model.
SME funding gap – are lenders asking the wrong questions?
Small and Media Enterprises (SMEs) are regularly rejected for funding, even when their businesses are profitable, because the system was not designed with their business reality in mind. SMEs contribute around 40% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and 60% of employment. Yet they face the SME funding gap, which is estimated at R350 billion. There is no shortage of funding in the system.
