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Reporting from the West: A return to reason?
Influential people in parts of the media, civil society and academia in South Africa echoed Western narratives without scrutiny, but now the tide is slowly turning
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01 August 2025
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The digital bridge builders
The Centre for Community Technologies turns African innovation into global conversation
2 min |
01 August 2025
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Stitched to embrace tradition
Ford launched the Territory Dark Edition in South Africa earlier this month with some styling changes to what was already a worthy contender in a crowded SUV segment.
2 min |
01 August 2025
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The water warrior
Prof Bongani Ncube’s mission to put water back in the hands of the people
2 min |
01 August 2025
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Aviation sector headed for crash?
Low capital, fuel prices and cash-strapped consumers are hampering recovery
6 min |
01 August 2025
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The legendary leader
From late bloomer to cybersecurity champion, Dr Jabu Mtsweni is leading from the front
2 min |
01 August 2025
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Global Reach, Local Edge
At the 2025 Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) Conference, Prescient Investment Management will present under the theme “Global Reach, Local Edge”, showcasing how global ambitions can be grounded in local strength.
2 min |
01 August 2025
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The fungal fighter
Neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dangarembizi tackles deadly brain infections head-on
2 min |
01 August 2025
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From idea to industry
Stellenbosch's Innovation and Commercialisation Unit turns academic research into real-world solutions
2 min |
01 August 2025
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Genomics for justice
Prof Shahida Moosa brings cutting- edge diagnostics to the continent’s most vulnerable patients
2 min |
01 August 2025
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DA defector replaces PA's Kunene
Party's deputy president resigned as a councillor over his apparent link to a murder suspect
3 min |
01 August 2025
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The sound of becoming
Apiwe Bubu's first album is the culmination of a decades-long journey across continents, studios and genres
6 min |
01 August 2025
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Time gradually coiled in wire
In a world that tends to move fast, Walter Oltmann works slowly — letting wire, insects and forgotten relics guide his hand
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01 August 2025
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Converting Momentum into Outcomes for Africa's Retirement Members
In July, the IRFA joined regulators and industry leaders at the Africa Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) Conference in Marrakech. The discussions were clear-eyed and practical: Africa’s retirement systems must simultaneously widen coverage and strengthen adequacy, modernise supervision, and channel more local capital to productive investment—without compromising member protection. That agenda now meets its implementation lab at the IRFA 2025 Conference in Cape Town from 24-26 August 2025, where trustees, principal officers, and service providers will move from principles to practice. The programme at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is purpose-built for this moment and for our community.
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01 August 2025
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Best plug-in hybrid under R1m
The Omoda C9 offers good looks, exceptional elegance, ferocious power and can easily get you more than 1000km on one tank of fuel
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01 August 2025
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Addressing Sector Challenges, a crucial discussion
Africa's retirement industry faces persistent hurdles, including low pension coverage, particularly in the informal workforce, and inadequate savings and preservation due to low contribution levels and pre-retirement fund access.
1 min |
01 August 2025
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Sasol bombs: 'It was like an earthquake'
This is an edited extract from Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim, which tells the story of the MK's Special Operations Unit
7 min |
01 August 2025
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AI didn't kill writing – we did
The em dash used to signal style. Now it’s a red flag. A writer reflects on the uses and abuses of AI, authorship and the loss of literary flair
6 min |
01 August 2025
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Building Resilient Futures: Leading Change for a Lasting and Positive Impact
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) annual conference will be held from 24th-26th August this year under the theme of “Building Resilient Futures: Leading Change for a Lasting and Positive Impact.” This timely theme of the conference to be held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre underscores the urgent need for leadership, collaboration, and innovation in building a retirement ecosystem that not only safeguards individuals’ futures but actively contributes to Africa’s socioeconomic development.
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01 August 2025
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Bridging a nation
Civil engineer Dawie Botha honoured for lifetime of youth development, infrastructure insight and SET impact
2 min |
01 August 2025
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MK takes Ramaphosa to court
Jacob Zuma's legal team is challenging his successor's handling of the suspension of the police minister, Senzo Mchunu
4 min |
01 August 2025
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The whale whisperers
Four decades of pioneering data and observing patiently are decoding our changing oceans
2 min |
01 August 2025
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The water mafias are killing us
Democratic South Africa's biggest failings are rooted in the capture of its institutions, leadership structures and production chains by criminals.
2 min |
01 August 2025
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'Use terrorism laws for water mafias'
The South African Human Rights Commission has said the sabotage of water infrastructure should be regarded as a terrorist activity.
1 min |
01 August 2025
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Chinese car sales on the rise in SA
Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June
3 min |
01 August 2025
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The barrier breaker
Prof Anne Fitchett is engineering a more inclusive future
2 min |
01 August 2025
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Taking a quantum leap
From teleportation to crime-fighting, Prof Andrew Forbes is turning Africa into a future- ready powerhouse
2 min |
01 August 2025
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IRFA 2025 Conference to Tackle Pension Sector Resilience in Judicial-Style Panel Discussion
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) is set to host a groundbreaking judicial-style panel discussion at its upcoming 2025 Conference, aimed at driving meaningful change within Africa's retirement sector.
1 min |
01 August 2025
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The food-waste fighter
How Prof Olaniyi Fawole is saving Africa's harvests
2 min |
01 August 2025
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The wastewater whizz
Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh reengineers sustainability, one biogas bubble at a time
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