How immigrants contribute to South Africa’s economy
Ever since 2008, there has been periods of xenophobic violence against black foreign nationals and immigrants in South Africa. Many locals blame immigrants for...
YOUTH VOICE: Lakiwe Blekiwe’s Story: “Mintor just made it easy for...
Youth Capital releases an annual publication that combines data with young people’s lived stories to shift gears on youth unemployment. The 2021 publication, Unlock...
Sam Beckbessinger’s book is ‘The Best Money Advice You Never Got’
The book, Manage Your Money like a F*cking Grownup: The Best Money Advice You Never Got is a clear and engaging basic guide to...
Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons
It’s Black Friday this November 26 and you know the deal. It means massive discounts on pretty much everything from groceries and clothes to...
How do municipal ward budgets work?
The local government elections took place on November 1. Once the results were out, the political parties had to negotiate coalitions for control of...
EXTRACT: Deep Collusion by Athol Williams
On November 7, writer and poet Athol Williams announced that he was leaving South Africa, fearing for his safety. In his newly released book,...
What does the National Youth Development Agency do?
On November 10, president Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a new board for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). Asanda Luwaca was also appointed as the...
South Africa’s power grid is under pressure: the how and the...
South Africans are facing another round of power cuts despite promises from South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, that it would keep the lights on....
3 things from the 2021 Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement
On November 11, finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his maiden mid-term budget policy statement. This statement was delivered amidst deepening fiscal insecurity and austerity...
#LGE2021 From the boardroom to the ballot box
The local government elections are exactly one week away and parties aremaking the final push. Politicians and their parties have always been funded and...
Limpopo villagers waiting for more than 20 years for gravel road...
Residents of Mawa Block 8 outside Bolobedu in Limpopo have waited for more than 20 years for their gravel road to be tarred.
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Squid Game: the real debt crisis shaking South Korea that inspired...
Squid Game is anything but your typical, saccharine, soft-glow Korean television drama. In this biting commentary on life in South Korea today, viewers are...
Oppie Yaart is a healing space and community garden
In Elsies River on the Cape Flats, Lucelle Campbell is part of a community garden, Oppie Yaart. Food security in South Africa is an...
Making economic policy in South Africa in hard times: the role...
Sandra Liebenberg, Stellenbosch University
The role that human rights should play in South Africa’s economic policy has been the subject of intense controversy and debate...
Things can’t stay the same: think black again!
I open the news channel on television these days and a lot quickly floods my mind. I just can't let go of the thoughts...
Is the ‘sad generation’ really the future of South Africa?
Not so long ago, Statistics South Africa released the latest labour market figures that placed the unemployment rate at an all-time high since the...
The List: Popular job search websites in South Africa
The Jobseekers Series is a series of articles The Daily Vox team has put together to help prospective jobseekers. Job Seeking is a costly...
Sports talent goes undiscovered as poverty and inequality grows
Tatjana Schoenmaker, South Africa’s gold-medal-girl, acted as a beacon of hope for the country when she proved to be the best breaststroke swimmer the...
The Amazon Development might bring jobs while carting away biodiversity
The proposed multi-billion rand deal Amazon struck with the City of Cape Town is heading to court. Court papers have been filed by lobby...
Meet Avril Mafemba-Musemwa, founder of MwanaWevhu
MwanaWevhu means son of the soil in Shona. It is also the name of Avril Mafemba-Musemwa's fabric shop that sells African print fabric, bonnets,...
