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THE STATE OF THE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

VirtualPulseNewsJune 26, 2026

Civil contractor sentiment holds steady in Q2 After falling from 52 to 43 in 1Q2026, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index held steady in 2Q2026. The current reading means that more than 55% of respondents were dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. The index measuring activity growth deteriorated for the second consecutive quarter. However, it remained above...

Building the scaffolding for Africa’s creative economy to thrive to the global stage

VirtualPulseNewsJune 23, 2026

By Kelly Maroon, CAPACITI Head of Talent Discussions about Africa’s economic growth usually focus on high-cost, tech-heavy industries – be it around fintech regulations, biotech research facilities or software engineering tech centres. Meanwhile, the creative industries are quietly booming in the background. This powerful sector has an unmatched ability to do what the tech giants...

Temba Bavuma Foundation Widens Access to Quality Education Through St David’s Partnership

VirtualPulseNewsJune 19, 2026

As the Temba Bavuma Foundation reaches its tenth anniversary, it has deepened its commitment to one of its founding pillars: giving boys and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds access to quality education. That commitment took shape in Alexandra today through the Foundation’s partnership with St David’s Marist Inanda Alexandra Campus and Empowered Futures. The Future Founders...

FROM THE FOOTSTEPS OF 1976 TO THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW

VirtualPulseNewsJune 18, 2026

Tana Malinga South Africa’s Youth Legacy Echoes Through Nasrec as the Nation Marks 50 Years of June 16 The voices that once rang through the streets of Soweto in 1976 may have faded into history, but their message remains as powerful as ever. Fifty years after young learners courageously confronted an unjust system, South Africans...

STATEMENT ON THE INJURY OF JMPD DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR FORTUIN

VirtualPulseNewsJune 17, 2026

The City of Johannesburg has learned with great concern of the injury sustained by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Director, Director Fortuin, while carrying out his official duties in service of the residents of our city. Director Fortuin was injured during a law enforcement operation aimed at addressing by-law contraventions and crime-related activities. In pursuit...

COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS OF FREEDOM AT THE BASHAUHURU FREEDOM FESTIVAL THIS MONTH

VirtualPulseNewsJune 17, 2026

GET TICKETS HERE Johannesburg’s most anticipated creative festival, Constitution Hill’s Basha UhuruFreedom Festival is back! This year the festival does a double take with exciting newprogram partners for the commemoration of Youth Month. Celebrating it’s 14th anniversary from the 24 – 27 June – The Basha Uhuru FreedomFestival, is a legacy signature event and memorial...

Johannesburg Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Youth Day

VirtualPulseNewsJune 16, 2026

In the spirit of cooperative governance and unity, the City of Johannesburg, incollaboration with key partners, successfully hosted a commemorative Youth DayWreath-Laying Ceremony at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orlando West, Soweto. The occasion was led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside Ministers, thePremier, MECs, the Executive Mayor and the MMC’s, in remembrance of the historic1976...

The Saxophone and the Statistics: 25-Year-Old Entrepreneur Launches Sway Collective to Defy Youth Unemployment

VirtualPulseNewsJune 16, 2026

The saxophone is getting louder as South Africa commemorates the historic 50th anniversary of Youth Month. Yet, the staunch irony of Workers’ Month being followed by Youth Month remains heavy. This tribute to the past stands in sharp contrast to a grim modern reality: the official youth unemployment rate for 15-to-34-year-olds in South Africa remains...

The Piano Has Fallen Silent: South Africa Mourns A Jazz Giant

VirtualPulseNewsJune 15, 2026

Lulu Nkosi The melodies that once drifted across continents, carried the pain of a nation and celebrated the triumph of a people, have fallen silent. South Africa awoke to heartbreaking news on Monday as legendary jazz pianist and composer passed away at the age of 91. The revered musician died peacefully in Germany following a...

Building Healthy Money Habits In a World Of Easy Bets

VirtualPulseNewsJune 15, 2026

The financial decisions we make today can shape our options tomorrow For many young South Africans, managing money has never been more complicated. Between rising living costs, limited job opportunities and a constant stream of online content promising fast money, it’s not surprising that shortcuts can sometimes look appealing. Open almost any social media platform...

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