Drive north from Johannesburg to Pretoria (Tshwane), weaving between the trucks and taxis as you pass that glittering monument to consumer culture that is the Mall of Africa, and you’ll... read more →
One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the... read more →
Universities have long been accused of being “ivory towers” – expensive and elitist institutions disconnected from the real world. Is any such disconnection growing? Are universities keeping up with the... read more →
There’s a new mood in South Africa. It’s hard to measure, but we certainly feel it. Across our towns and across the country, the people we encounter on the streets,... read more →
Life, business, politics… It all comes down to human relationships. And even the most difficult of deals can be settled through finding common ground. In one telling of the story,... read more →
For years, we had refused to buy our young son a phone. Everything changed with a short, astute observation from my stepdaughter. “But he has no way of chatting with... read more →
South Africa’s youth face enormous challenges, leaving many deeply despondent. A staggering 37% of them are neither unemployed nor studying, with consequences that could include long-term joblessness, dependence on grants,... read more →
You’re feeling burnt out as you ponder yet another day of hellish juggle. There’s so much on your plate at work that you have no idea how you’ll finish it... read more →
We’re wrestling with MrBeast, the world’s most influential YouTube celebrity. It’s not a physical wrestle, although that’s a stunt he’s hinted at offering soon; rather, we’re wrestling with his impact... read more →
What is the best strategy for getting ahead in business? Does being a good guy really pay or is it better to be cunning, even sneaky, in one’s own self-interest?... read more →
