Tag: transformation

Africa's agricultural future requires bold climate-mitigation practices across the value chain. This vision is best realised with the strategic backing of strong financial partners who are committed to supporting Africa's agricultural transformation.

Drawing on a rich archive of colonial photography, Hlonipha Mokoena explores how images of African policemen and nightwatchmen in colonial South Africa challenged traditional narratives of oppression.

For centuries, the property sector has been predominately male. This was true not only in property sales but also in the building and maintenance of small and large-scale developments. Women were rarely considered for roles such as architects or artisans.

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is moving quickly to adopt AI-powered digital automation tools. These tools enhance efficiency, product precision and workforce optimisation. I explore the economy’s journey to automated factories as we host our first annual ‘Technology in Manufacturing Conference’ in Cape Town, in partnership with Zebra Technologies.

The Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA) 2025 marks a major step in South Africa’s effort to speed up workplace transformation and address persistent inequalities. A key change is the redefinition of a designated employer. Previously determined by both staff numbers and turnover, it now applies only to organisations with 50 or more employees, reducing the burden on small businesses.

South Africa’s National Fresh Produce Markets (NFPMs) generate over R20 billion in sales per year. This sector contributes significantly to both job creation and food security. However, without adaptation to transformation and development strategies, the NFPMs risk not realising their true potential.

We specialise in implementing finance and supply chain modules across a wide variety of clients. Each client has unique processes. This means our consultants regularly step into unfamiliar territory. The ones who consistently excel and genuinely enjoy the ride are those who lead with curiosity. They bring energy to the learning process.

In an era increasingly shaped by rapidly evolving technology, many equate good leadership with a calculated focus on profit maximisation. This trend often creates the belief that society’s future depends solely on innovations in algorithms and devices. However, my experience leading South Africa's foremost home services platform has taught me otherwise.

Across South Africa, public service teams work tirelessly to meet citizens' needs. They often operate under immense pressure and in difficult conditions. While meaningful progress has been made in modernising service delivery, many citizens still face long waits and paperwork when applying for essential services like Smart IDs or clinic-based healthcare. These moments present an opportunity to do more.

The new employment equity regulations have ushered in a new era of transformation and accountability for South African businesses. These regulations officially came into effect on 15 April 2025. Employment equity plans must now cover the period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030.