There are moments in the life of an organisation when it is important to pause, reflect and celebrate not only how far it has come, but the lives that have been touched along the way. 

For Outside the Bowl Africa, that moment arrived as the organisation marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of feeding children, strengthening communities and proving that collective action can create lasting change. 

Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference could create approximately 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time.

The President made the announcement while responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.

Ramaphosa said government is intensifying efforts to address South Africa’s structural unemployment crisis through investment attraction and economic reforms.

Unexpected expenses are a fact of life, yet many South Africans remain financially vulnerable when emergencies arise. Whether it’s an unplanned medical bill, car repair, job loss, or urgent home maintenance issue, these costs often crop up when budgets are already stretched.

Without a financial buffer, people often rely on credit, which can lead to a cycle of debt.