AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: ‘South Africa by the Numbers’ – An in-depth look into the different statics that make up the South African economy and society

As we gear up for the budget speech which will be delivered this Wednesday, we’re joined by the Statistician General of South Africa - to take a deep dive into the different numbers that tell the story of where the country is today. We’ll also be joined by other experts for their take on where we’r…

HERMAN MASHABA - FORMER MAYOR OF JOHANNESBURG & ACTION SA PRESIDENT

Former Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has announced his candidacy for mayor of the country’s economic hub - the City of Johannesburg in the upcoming local government elections. Mashaba was the city’s mayor between 2016 and 2019 under the Democratic Alliance (DA) ticket. Mashaba term was cut short when…

Business Review: Icon PB ( PHILA KOSHIN - FOUNDER OF ICON PB )

Our Business Review special feature follows four entrepreneurs as they walk us through differing aspects of their industries and the world of entrepreneurship. In this cycle of our conversations with the entrepreneurs, they’ll be telling us how they market their business in a digitally driven envir…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: WHY DATING IS CHANGING AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO FIND THAT SPECIAL PERSON

A lot of data is pointing towards major changes in how we relationship. We’re more single than ever and we’re getting married later, so it seems that finding that special someone seems to be getting harder as we move away from traditional courtship toward a more complex, digital, and isolated, "sit…

MATTHEW PARKS - COSATU PARLIAMENTARY COORDINATOR

WILL MORE LABOUR INSPECTORS MEAN BETTER LAW ENFORCEMENT The Department of Employment and Labour has given further insight into the President’s plan to bolster the department with an additional 10,000 new labour inspectors. In making the announcement, Ramaphosa made it clear that businesses failin…

PROF. NTSIKELELO BREAKFAST - POLITICAL ANALYST

These are turbulent times for the coalition in Ekurhuleni The EFF has rejected the Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s decision to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee. The EFF’s announcement followed ActionSA’s rejection of the appointment of its mayoral candidate and councillor, Xolani Khumalo to…

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AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The challenges of being overqualified in the world of work

While pursuing post-graduate studies such as a masters or PhD is a great achievement it can sometimes become a weakness when it comes to one’s employability or ability to further up the corporate ladder. This evening we take a look at being overqualified and how it can impact your career prospects.…

UFS study detects hormone-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa

A study by the University of Free State has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested from brands sold in South Africa. They include those labelled organic or chemical-free. The university’s scientists have warned that millions of women face regular exposure. Th…

RIKUS BARDENHORST - DA WHIP IN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES AND MEMBER OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF PARLIAMENT

The pressure continues to mount on Parliament Secretary Xolile George who’s salary allegedly increased by more than 88% since 2022! Earlier in the month, the Democratic Alliance (DA) requested the President, the Office of the Public Protector as well as Parliament to probe allegations of maladminis…