New initiative to focus on youth and women-owned SMEs

An eleven-year Black Umbrellas leader steps into the top job, with a focus on digital reach, deeper partnerships and scaling support for Black-owned businesses. Johannesburg, South Africa – Black Umbrellas has appointed Jerome Eckles as Executive Director, effective 1...

R500 000 campaign will expand learner’s and driver-training support for young South Africans moving from education into work. JOHANNESBURG, 15 September 2026 – Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) has introduced Siyaqhubeka Drive to Thrive, a R500 000 campaign...

Why a tertiary education student bursary support provider now treats a driver’s licence as seriously as a degree.   By Nomaswazi Nkosi  | Johannesburg Tumelo Malebana did everything a young South African is told to do to escape unemployment. He matriculated,...