Somewhere in South Africa this morning, someone is being treated by a person whose qualification does not exist. Somewhere else, a Congolese engineer with twelve years of experience is stacking shelves, because the university that awarded his degree no longer answers its phone, says Navin Vasudev, International Education and Qualifications Specialist and Former Manager at the SAQA.

Eleven years after publishing its very first story, Good Things Guy has become a recognisable and influential positive news platform, celebrating a milestone year that has also seen its long-running podcast emerge as one of the country's independent podcasts.

In January 2022 the National Credit Regulator put out a statement about adverts running on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. They promised debt "written off" and "government approved" relief, and some carried images of senior public officials. The regulator's verdict on the lot of it was "all lies", says Rowan Breeds, Debt Counsellor, Debt Solutions 4U.

In Upington, a sewing machine has been helping Mama Yvonne du Preez do more than turn pieces of fabric into garments. It has aimed to become a tool for creating opportunity, sharing knowledge and helping people in her community discover what they are capable of.

Blok, in collaboration with Pristine Earth Collective and Statistics South Africa, along with their Neighbourhood Heroes, is inviting residents and visitors to help restore Sea Point's coastline during its fourth annual Blok Spring Clean.

The One Club for Creativity, a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to support the global creative community, has announced a major agreement with CapCut, part of ByteDance, to serve as the club's premier global AI partner.

Chappies has announced Khuliso Mudau as its new Brand Ambassador, bringing together one of South Africa's brands with one of the country's  football talents. 

For years, communicators have been told that data is the answer. Measure, track and monitor more. Today, thanks to advances in technology and the rapid adoption of AI, we have access to more information than ever before, says Wynand Coetzer, Head of Strategy at Razor PR.

Time Out South Africa has announced Rory Petzer as its new Culture Connector covering sport. The collaboration brings together Petzer's passion for sport and his ability to find humour in everyday South African life. 

The Temba Bavuma Foundation has partnered with KFC to expand the FHS Lunchbox Project, a nutrition initiative run by the Frida Hartley Shelter (FHS) that currently provides around 200 meals a day to vulnerable schoolchildren in Yeoville.