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Innovation

Innovation is about creating new ideas or improving existing ways of doing things. It helps individuals and organisations solve problems, improve efficiency,

Women’s Day: Celebrating the Strength and Courage of South African Women

💡Women power Every year on 9 August, South Africa celebrates National Women’s Day. It is more than an opportunity to honour

The Future of Education and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is transforming education by changing how students learn and how teachers deliver knowledge. AI-powered tools can provide personalized learning

How Much Water Do AI Data Centers Use?

Artificial intelligence may exist in the digital world, but the computers that power it require significant physical resources, including water. AI systems

Artificial Intelligence and the Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. From virtual assistants and self-driving vehicles

Crime and the Impact of Thugs in Pretoria

Pretoria is a vibrant city known for its government institutions, universities, businesses and diverse communities. However, like many major cities, it also

The Complex Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health

The evidence paints a nuanced picture. A comprehensive review by Texas A&M University researchers found that online connections can both

A Global Movement

The 2026 World Youth Development Forum in China brought together more than 500 participants from over 120 countries to discuss how AI

Knowledge Is Power, But Who Gets to Create It?

Knowledge is power but who gets to create it0:00/93.6481× Education is often associated with consuming knowledge. Students attend lectures.

Building a Career Without Experience: The Graduate Catch-22

0:00/107.9521× One of the most frustrating experiences for many young job seekers is being told they need experience to

The Skills Gap: Are Universities Producing Graduates for Jobs That No Longer Exist?

0:00/98.521× For decades, obtaining a university degree was considered one of the most reliable pathways to employment. Parents encouraged

Youth Crime Prevention Desk

Career Anxiety

0:00/52.6081× Graduation Is Not the Finish Line We Thought It Was For many young South Africans, graduation was once

Student Life

Many South African students are the first in their families to attend university. While this achievement is often celebrated, the reality can

Editorial: Knowledge Production in the Global South, Who Shapes What the World Knows?

Knowledge is often treated as neutral, objective, and universally accessible. Yet the processes through which knowledge is produced, validated, and distributed are

Editorial: Beyond Qualifications, Why Lifelong Learning Will Define the Future

For generations, education followed a familiar pattern: study, graduate, find employment, and build a career based largely on accumulated experience. That model

Editorial: Diplomacy in an Age of Fragmentation, Why South Africa Must Think Beyond Alignment

0:00/253.7041× The international order is changing. Long-standing alliances are being tested, global institutions face increasing scrutiny, and conflicts

From Diesel to Solar: Africa's Quiet Energy Revolution

Across Africa, a quiet transformation is underway. Rising fuel costs and persistent energy challenges are accelerating the shift from diesel-based systems

Migration, Unemployment, and the Future of African Unity

Migration within Africa has long been a feature of regional integration. However, rising unemployment and economic pressures are reshaping public attitudes, particularly

China's Growing Industrial Footprint in South Africa: Opportunity or Dependency?

China's expanding industrial presence in South Africa is part of a broader global strategy to extend its economic influence. Recent

Somali Piracy and the Strategic Importance of the Cape Route

The resurgence of piracy off the Horn of Africa is once again drawing global attention. While the focus often remains on East

Is South Africa Ready for the Next Global Food Crisis?

Global food systems are under increasing strain. Climate change, conflict, and supply chain disruptions are converging to create conditions that could trigger

Why the Iran Conflict is Being Felt in Every South African Household

Global conflicts often feel distant, unfolding thousands of kilometres away. Yet for South Africans, the ongoing tensions involving Iran are not abstract