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The State of Fractional, Freelance, and Micro-Agency Work in South Africa (2026)

The State of Fractional, Freelance, and Micro-Agency Work in South Africa (2026)

The top freelance and fractional talent trends, forecast, and state of the workforce for South Africa in 2026. Why platforms like Rafiki Works are helping both local and international talent and companies progress through strategic fractional talent strategies.
Rafiki
Rafiki
18
February 2026
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Why fractional teams outperform freelance marketplaces

Why fractional teams outperform freelance marketplaces

Why Strategic Fractional and Embedded Freelance Talent Is Better Than Leveraging Open Freelance Marketplaces. Use-cases for agencies and startups in 2026, looking for top fractional and micro-agency talent in South Africa.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
4
February 2026
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What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)? The Complete Guide for Global Teams in 2026

What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)? The Complete Guide for Global Teams in 2026

A practical breakdown of how EOR services work, when you actually need one, and how to avoid the most common (and expensive) mistakes.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
4
February 2026
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The Top 15 Fastest-Growing Agency and Fractional Job Titles in 2026

The Top 15 Fastest-Growing Agency and Fractional Job Titles in 2026

What are the fastest-growing agency and fractional job titles in 2026? Why is demand shifting toward micro-agencies and fractional teams, and how should modern teams manage and get paid across borders?
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
9
January 2026
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The Future of Global Agencies: Why the Traditional Model is Dying

The Future of Global Agencies: Why the Traditional Model is Dying

Agencies are shifting to flexible, fractional talent, automation, cross-border payments and multi-party invoicing. Learn why the traditional model is failing and how Petl supports the new era.
Rafiki
Rafiki
24
November 2025
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AI Layoffs Are Not The Real Story: Why Flexible Talent Is Beating Traditional Hiring

AI Layoffs Are Not The Real Story: Why Flexible Talent Is Beating Traditional Hiring

Why are AI-driven layoffs accelerating the shift to flexible, fractional talent? How Petl Pay simplifies compliance, invoicing, and payments for agencies, contractors, and flexible teams.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
10
November 2025
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Hire Fractional Talent in South Africa: The Smart Play for Global Agencies and Startups

Hire Fractional Talent in South Africa: The Smart Play for Global Agencies and Startups

A practical guide to hiring fractional specialists and micro-agencies in South Africa. Learn why it so'e effective, how Rafiki handles sourcing, payments and compliance, and how to get matched. If you're an agency or fractional in South Africa, get in touch to leverage Rafiki.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
3
November 2025
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Rafiki Works Featured In TechCabal: Quire Fire With Greg Cooke

Rafiki Works Featured In TechCabal: Quire Fire With Greg Cooke

Q&A with Rafiki Works founder Greg Cooke - Original Feature on Rafiki Works on Tech Cabal here: https://techcabal.com/2025/10/03/quick-fire-with-greg-cooke/eg
Rafiki
Rafiki
3
October 2025
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Best Countries to Hire Freelancers & Fractional Talent in 2026

Best Countries to Hire Freelancers & Fractional Talent in 2026

Find the best countries to hire freelancers, fractional talent, and micro-agencies in 2026. Discover why South Africa is emerging as a global fractional talent hub.
Rafiki
Rafiki
25
September 2025
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Africa’s Fractional Powerhouse: How Collaborative Subcontracting Is Rewiring Work

Africa’s Fractional Powerhouse: How Collaborative Subcontracting Is Rewiring Work

Fractional talent in Africa is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse for international agencies and startups. Countries like South Africa are booming with specialist contract and freelance talent, increasingly collaborating to form pop-up teams and micro-agencies.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
24
September 2025
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From Solo to Squads: Shifting Africa’s Freelancers to Micro-Agencies & Fractional Collaborators

From Solo to Squads: Shifting Africa’s Freelancers to Micro-Agencies & Fractional Collaborators

African freelance trends and the shift to fractional talent, collaboration, and micro-agencies. Discover how international agencies and startups are leveraging fractional talent strategies and subcontracting.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
22
September 2025
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Contingent Workforce Management For Global Teams: Contractor & Subcontracting Software 2025

Contingent Workforce Management For Global Teams: Contractor & Subcontracting Software 2025

Learn about the top contractor management and subcontracting software for agencies, startups, and small businesses.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
11
September 2025
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Fractional Talent in South Africa: A Strategy for Global Agencies & Businesses in 2025

Fractional Talent in South Africa: A Strategy for Global Agencies & Businesses in 2025

Fractional talent in South Africa is primed to service international agencies and startups. Rafiki OS helps global agencies and businesses KYC, manage, and pay fractional teams in one simple, fast, and affordable workflow.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
10
September 2025
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