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South Africa Cannot Build Its Way Out of This: Why We Must Embrace Online Studying

Every year, the same ritual unfolds. Matric results are released, hope rises in thousands of households, and then reality sets in. For many capable young South Africans, university acceptance letters simply never arrive. Not because they failed, not because they lack ambition, but because there is n...

27/01/2026 07:09 AM - Comment(s)

Finding The Human Side of AI: Bringing a bit of Ethics into the code

AI did what it promised: it eliminated repetitive work. Reports write themselves, systems reconcile themselves, and efficiency is no longer a goal, it’s the baseline.

But something quietly disappeared along the way. When machines took over the repetition, they also took away the human moments h...

22/01/2026 10:01 AM - Comment(s)

The ICT Sector Council Deadline Is Approaching. Here’s What Okiru Recommends Companies Do Now.

The B-BBEE ICT Sector Council has issued an official reminder: all ICT Sector Council fees for the 2024/25 period must be paid by 31 December 2025.
This applies to all measured entities under the 2016 Amended ICT Sector Code (AICT2016)

While most companies treat this as a routine administrative task,...

11/12/2025 10:28 AM - Comment(s)

B-BBEE Is Being Rewritten. Here’s What Okiru Believes Will Actually Come Out of It

Everyone thinks the B-BBEE review is a “refinement.” It isn’t. It’s a reset. Here’s what’s actually coming and why companies that wait for clarity will fall behind.

02/12/2025 11:41 AM - Comment(s)

The Illusion of “AI-Ready”

Discover how to align AI innovation with robust data security. Okiru Consulting helps business leaders build secure, compliant, and scalable AI strategies.

10/11/2025 02:59 PM - Comment(s)

FSTC 2025 Reporting Season is Open

FSTC 2025 reporting is your chance to shape transformation in South Africa’s financial sector. Okiru helps financial institutions achieve B-BBEE compliance, optimise scorecards, and align FSTC reports with strategic, measurable impact.

16/10/2025 08:02 PM - Comment(s)

Doing It Right the First Time

Doing It Right the First Time shows that through Nathi’s story, Okiru shows how getting your submissions right the first time builds more than credibility, it builds a culture of transformation and trust.

07/10/2025 11:39 AM - Comment(s)

Year-End Checklist for December Financial Year Companies: Boost Your B-BBEE Scorecard and Support Youth

With December year-end approaching, secure B-BBEE points through Skills Development, Procurement, ESD and SED. Financial services firms should add Consumer Education and Fundisa alternatives. Support Thooto to empower underprivileged youth and boost your scorecard.

29/09/2025 10:04 PM - Comment(s)

Online Higher Education

The Fundisa Retail Fund (2007–2023) helped low-income families save for tertiary studies with a 25% bonus and gave companies up to 2 B-BBEE SED points. Its closure signals a shift to bursaries, but firms can still earn scorecard points through similar education-linked initiatives.

15/09/2025 10:55 PM - Comment(s)

Employment Equity in 2025: How to Get Compliance Right

Stay updated on the Employment Equity Amendment Act 2025, sector targets, and compliance in South Africa. Learn how to align EE plans with B-BBEE, avoid penalties, and turn compliance into strategy with Okiru Consulting’s expert insights.

25/08/2025 06:17 PM - Comment(s)

Online Bursaries & Learnerships with Okiru: Skills that Count, Evidence that Holds

Okiru Consulting delivers end-to-end online bursary and learnership solutions to meet B-BBEE goals, boost skills, and unlock Section 12H tax benefits. Flexible, trackable, and audit-ready, our programmes build talent pipelines while reducing downtime for employers and learners alike.

16/08/2025 10:00 AM - Comment(s)

AI Agents and Jobs in South Africa: Threat or Catalyst for Transformation?

AI agents are reshaping SA’s fintech, ICT, and finance sectors. Used right, they boost efficiency and create new digital roles. Used poorly, they risk job losses and missed transformation goals. The key is aligning AI with skills, compliance, and inclusion from the start.

01/08/2025 12:17 AM - Comment(s)

Why an Integrated Skills Development Approach in ICT and Financial Services Matters and Why You Must Act Before Your Year‑End

Discover why integrated skills planning is critical for ICT and finance teams before year-end. Avoid audit risks and unlock real transformation outcomes.

25/07/2025 03:01 AM - Comment(s)

Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore AI And Why CustomGPT Is a Smart Place to Start

Discover how CustomGPT and AI tools can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and support smarter transformation for South African businesses. Learn how to start — no coding, no big budgets required.

17/07/2025 11:18 PM - Comment(s)

Why Managing Bursaries Online Is the Smartest Investment a South African Company Can Make

Manage bursaries smarter. Go online to cut costs, boost retention, and track impact—backed by Okiru’s 92% success rate and top university partners

11/07/2025 01:17 AM - Comment(s)

Welcome to the New Okiru Consulting Website: Your Hub for Transformation and Compliance

We are thrilled to unveil the redesigned Okiru Consulting website, your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of various compliance requirements , skills development, and strategic transformation in the Financial Services, Fintech, and ICT sectors.

What’s New?

Our revamped website offers a us...

05/07/2025 10:00 AM - Comment(s)