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Land reform and rural development: A budget for South Africa’s bold agenda for land reform and rural renewal

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development tabled an ambitious Budget Vote for 2026/27, supported by legislation, investment and a clear vision for equitable land access…

Jelly Express Is New, but Its Millionaire Wins Are Already Loud

Some new slots arrive with a quiet launch and a slow build. Jelly Express took the opposite route. Since its release last March, it has already produced a string of…

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South Africa’s regulated betting market enters a new digital era

According to MoneyWeb, online betting is becoming bigger and bigger across Africa, with gross gaming revenue projected to reach R225 billion ($13.5 billion) by the end of 2026,…

How to start copy trading in South Africa with minimal experience

Unlike several years ago, online trading is today more accessible than any before and, as a beginner, you can now explore copy trading in South Africa as a simple way to…

Full gallop: Horse racing’s digital comeback in South Africa

For a time, horse racing fell out of mainstream conversations among South Africans. However, this iconic sport never truly went away. Even as public attention shifted elsewhere,…

The Dirty Truth About ‘Clean’ Fashion

Fashion talks sustainability, but ignores what happens after you buy. The Lab’s Jo Farah takes a closer look at greenwashing, care, and the systems behind it. In today’s fashion…

South Africa’s Role in Global Alliances

South Africa’s foreign policy is often seen as distant and diplomatic, unfolding in international forums far removed from everyday life. But recent tensions surrounding the Iran…

Why the HFM-Arsenal partnership counts for you if you follow Arsenal in South Africa

If you follow Arsenal from South Africa, the HFM Arsenal partnership is relevant because it is built around things you can see and engage with directly. On 19 March 2026, HFM and…

How digital advertising is shaping political messaging in Africa

Across Africa, political communication is rapidly moving online. Advocacy groups and public institutions now rely heavily on digital platforms to reach voters. Social media…

Africa’s expanding digital economy raises questions about online access

Across Africa, the rapid growth of digital connectivity is reshaping economies, industries, and everyday life. From mobile banking in Kenya to tech startups in Nigeria and South…

Digital access expands as African startups lead remote work revolution

Across Africa, the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure is transforming how businesses operate. From Lagos to Nairobi and Cape Town, companies are embracing remote work and…

AI is becoming more common across South Africa’s digital services

Artificial intelligence is showing up more often across South Africa’s digital services. Not always in obvious ways. In many cases, it is added quietly, as platforms try to keep…

Slungile Mlambo: Executive Communications and Marketing at Openserve

Openserve SASMA 2026 launch sets the tone for a bold new era in South Africa’s creator economy

The OpenserveSASMA 2026 Launch, held at Truffles on the Park in Sandton, Johannesburg, marked the beginning of a new chapter for the South African Social Media Awards, bringing…

Ocean Basket launches its most ambitious digital transformation: a behavioural platform that puts the customer at the centre of everything   

Ocean Basket is launching a mobile app that redefines what a restaurant brand can know about its customers, and what it can do with that knowledge. The platform brings together…

SAB spotlights South African women restoring water systems through invasive species clearing in the Western Cape

In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. In the Western Cape,…

Grammy-nominated R&B superstar Tamia set to headline South Africa’s biggest women’s month celebration tour

Internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-platinum selling R&B superstar Tamia is set to grace South African stages this August as…

How Forex trading automation is changing retail trading habits

Retail forex trading used to revolve around screen time, instinct, and the constant urge to react. A setup would form, price would move a little too fast, and discipline would…

The Lab joins the Sentinel Ocean Alliance Camps Bay beach cleanup

More than 90 volunteers joined Sentinel Ocean Alliance and The Lab at Camps Bay for a community beach cleanup and ocean stewardship event. On 7 March, Sentinel Ocean Alliance…

South Africa’s Youth Crisis Meets Action: Vaal EmpowaYouth Week Delivers Outcomes, Not Promises

At a time when youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 41% and exceeds 90% in parts of the Vaal, a powerful, solutions-driven story is taking shape. Vaal EmpowaYouth Week 2026…

Publishers are learning that revenue infrastructure also needs an interface

The old digital publishing argument was simple enough: produce strong reporting, build a loyal readership, and the business model will eventually settle around that value. In…