Philip Hughes, CEO of Body20 Global, on why the Body20 franchise opportunity is more than just a business investment — it’s a chance to change lives. Rooted in purpose, supported by data, and designed for modern demand, Body20 offers a high-impact model that gives studio owners the chance to build something meaningful and financially resilient….
Khanyisile Ngcobo, Nomsa Maseko,BBC Africa, Johannesburg and Danai Nesta Kupemba AFP via Getty Images Many activists want gender-based violence to be declared a national disaster South African women’s rights groups are calling for nationwide protests to demand that gender-based violence (GBV) be declared a national disaster in a country where attacks on women have become…
The African Union (AU) Solidarity Mission on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) successfully concluded its two-day high-level gathering in Juba, reinforcing African solidarity and defining actionable steps for the implementation of the WPS Agenda. The mission was held under the theme, “Celebrating 25 years of 1325: Homegrown Solutions, Women-Led Peace for South Sudan: Keeping Hope…
Learn important information about closing a company in South Africa legally and correctly. From SARS tax clearance to CIPC deregistration, banking, employees, and compliance — these steps will help you avoid penalties and ensure a clean closure. Facing the closure of your business can be one of the hardest decisions a business owner has to…
South Africans have spoken – and what they’ve said is deeply disappointing for anyone who cares about cybersecurity. Yes, “admin” is officially the most common password in South Africa in 2025, according to NordPass’s annual Top 200 Most Common Passwords report. It knocks off previous heavyweight champion “123456”, which slips to a still-embarrassing second place….
The author, Richard Firth The South African government spends billions of rand annually on technology and infrastructure, yet citizen-facing systems are well-known for being inadequate for the task. From chronic billing issues in municipalities like the City of Johannesburg to cries of “offline” at every home affairs office in the country, South Africans are left…
The summit, scheduled for 22nd to 23rd November, will be attended by six Nigerian governors as part of the President’s delegation. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been selected as part of the delegation to accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the 20th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20…
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that no United States officials will attend the G20 summit, calling their absence a “boycott of politics”. Minister Ronald Lamola said South Africa is ready to host the summit, despite several countries sending lower-level officials instead of heads of state. South Africa says it is fully prepared to host the G20…
Dominic Cull Ryan Goodnight, senior director of market access and development at SpaceX, told Africa Tech Festival attendees last week that Starlink could launch in South Africa “tomorrow” if four lines in the licensing regulations were deleted. But communications lawyer Dominic Cull of Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions is unequivocal: not only is that timeline impossible but…
Welcome to season 2 of Meet the CIO, TechCentral’s podcast series that dives into the minds of South Africa’s top technology leaders. After a highly successful first season featuring CIOs from across the corporate landscape, we’re kicking off season 2 with a conversation with Khaya Mbanga, chief information and digital officer (CIDO) at BDO South…
