Introduction Stokvels and savings clubs have long been a cornerstone of South Africa’s informal economy, playing a crucial role in fostering financial resilience among communities. As these groups increasingly integrate

Introduction South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is often framed as a problem that requires government intervention. However, this narrative overlooks the resilience and inventiveness of young South Africans who are

In a recent dialogue with SAfm’s Kgomotso Moeketsi, a vital consensus emerged: South Africa’s trajectory towards prosperity hinges on nurturing a vibrant community of entrepreneurs. We share the conviction that

Deep Dive into Our Pre- and Post-Budget Surveys: Education as the Pathway to Success Our recent pre- and post-budget surveys have garnered significant attention, especially within South Africa’s low- to

Perceptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) continues to evolve, it has sparked considerable interest and debate in various sectors across the globe. At

Overview This report presents key findings from a study conducted through the MzansiVoice panel, a community-based research platform powered by African Response. The study, conducted in September 2023, delved into

Overview During Women’s Month in August 2023, African Response conducted a study through the MzansiVoice panel, engaging 150 female participants to explore their views on women’s sports and the financial

With July being Savings month, we checked with 100 of our MzansiVoice panelists if they were saving regularly and for what purpose PUTTING SOME MONEY AWAY About 83% of our

18 July is observed as International Nelson Mandela Day, let’s hear how our MzansiVoice panelists spent this day and what they think characterizes a person who embodies the spirit of

With June being Youth month, we used our MzansiVoice platform to ask 100 South Africans about their thoughts on modern day struggles faced by the Youth. EDUCATION AS A TOOL

A FATHER DEFINED We asked our panel “what comes to mind when you think of a father or father figure?“and the definition is that it is a person who is

We engaged our MzansiVoice panelists to discuss about political and financial freedom. VIEWS ON FREEDOM 29 YEARS AFTER THE 1994 ELECTIONS There are equal rights for all and freedom is

To commemorate the Human Rights month, we engaged our MzansiVoice panelists about the significance and modern-day challenges in relation to Human Rights THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY In accordance

Polarizing opinions of St. Valentine’s Day abound dependent more or less upon relationship status or strong personal conviction. But whatever your opinion, love or romance is not a subject Mzansi

Brace yourself 2023 As we open a new year, many of us are looking foward to making resolutions and setting targets for ourselves for the year ahead. A few worries