The Department of Social Development (DSD) has warned South Africans, particularly young people, to be cautious of fake online job offers that are increasingly being used by human trafficking syndicates to lure victims into exploitation.

The warning coincides with World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed on 30 July under the global theme: "Trapped Behind the Scam", which highlights how organised criminal networks use fraudulent employment opportunities, often advertised on social media, to recruit victims.

By Cebile Zibi, Head of Trade Marketing at Momentum Advice

It’s a feeling many working professionals know well: you’ve got a growing salary, maybe a new family or a career change, and a sinking feeling that you should be talking to a financial adviser. But hesitation sets in. What if I don't have enough money? What if I look clueless? Is it just a sales pitch?

The Western Cape Government has launched the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035, a long-term plan aimed at expanding exports, attracting investment and creating more jobs across the province.

Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, unveiled the strategy on Wednesday, describing expanded market access as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.

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.