The growing popularity of GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is beginning to reshape consumer spending patterns in South Africa, creating new challenges for major fast-food brands including McDonald’s and KFC. Originally developed to help manage diabetes, GLP-1 medicines have become increasingly popular worldwide due to their effectiveness in supporting weight loss. As…
South Africa has made notable progress in education and literacy over the past two decades, but new data shows that millions of adults remain without a matric qualification, highlighting a challenge that continues to affect employment prospects and economic development. According to Statistics South Africa’s latest General Household Survey (GHS), 47.1% of adults aged 20…
Hundreds of schools across Gauteng have been identified as high-risk institutions as education authorities confront escalating concerns over violence, bullying, substance abuse and criminal activity on school grounds. The Gauteng Department of Education has warned that school safety is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge, with many learners and educators operating in environments affected by broader…
June 10 marks the United Nations “International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations”. Three years ago, Chen Xiyue, a Gen Z content creator dedicated to traditional Chinese culture, gained widespread attention for handing out lotus flowers by West Lake. This time, carrying a bamboo basket filled with treasures of China’s intangible cultural heritage, from Chinese classical…
June 10 marks the United Nations “International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations”.This year, Chen Xiyue, a Gen Z content creator known for promoting traditional Chinese culture, arrived in the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland, carrying a bamboo basket filled with treasures of China’s intangible cultural heritage. What did she bring to the UN? How…
Despite persistently high youth unemployment in South Africa, newly qualified graduates continue to find strong earning opportunities in several sectors, particularly engineering, information technology and finance. Recent data from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for June 2026 shows that graduates entering technical professions can earn significantly higher salaries than those starting careers in many…
South Africa has unveiled a new commemorative R2 circulation coin honouring the 1976 Soweto Uprising, one of the most significant events in the country’s struggle against apartheid. The coin was launched by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) at the Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando West, Johannesburg, a site dedicated to preserving the memory of…
South Africa’s ambitions to become a larger player in the global battery supply chain may soon receive a major boost as lithium exploration activity accelerates across KwaZulu-Natal. Often referred to as “white gold” because of its importance in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy storage systems, lithium has become one of the world’s most…
The Gauteng Department of Education is exploring the use of advanced technology, including artificial intelligence-powered cameras and biometric access systems, as part of a broader effort to improve safety in schools across the province. The proposal was outlined by Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile during a presentation on 2 June 2026, where he presented a…
South Africa and the United States are looking to deepen cooperation in the technology sector as both countries explore new opportunities in digital infrastructure, innovation and economic growth. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi met with U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III in Pretoria on 17 June 2026 to discuss ways…
