#EntrepreneurMonth: Michael Zahariev and his successful foray into the car industry

[Lauren Hartzenberg] As a means to tackle inefficiencies in the second-hand vehicle industry, Michael Zahariev founded HiCarByeCar...

Tasty trendy tapas at Asoka

[Angie Lawrence] Asoka is definitely one of the most unique restaurants I've been to. Located in the upper part of Kloof Street, this Eastern-themed sensation combines taste and sound to create a dining experience like no other...

Creating a comfortable workplace for experienced employees

[Linda Trim] With our ongoing skills shortage, workers with years of experience have invaluable knowledge to share at the workplace...

How the media played a role in Donald Trump's presidential victory

[Thabiso Dlamini] United States president elect, Donald Trump has always been viewed as an unlikely candidate as a result of his persona, which was laid out for the whole world to see on social media...

[Orchids & Onions] Fun ad oozes fizzy energy to dance an Orchid away

[Brendan Seery] I am not really the target market for a drink like Hunter's Extreme, nor am I the sort likely to be found clubbing or at a rap music concert. But, I must say, the new TV ad for the drink has a certain fizzy energy - a bit like Hunter's Extreme itself, now with added guarana, the magic, natural stimulant...

No country for racists

[Johan Botes] May an employee who uttered racist statements be placed back into the same workplace...?

Baleno is a shiny Suzuki star

[Henrie Geyser] The new Suzuki Baleno, which has been enthusiastically acclaimed and backed by strong sales across the globe, has arrived in South Africa...

Y&R's Graham Lang bangs the Golden Drum

[Leigh Andrews] Graham Lang, CCO of Y&R South Africa and Africa, shares his highlights of celebrating creative work in an authentic Slovenian castle and his presentation that puts a positive spin on being a creative problem-solver from SA: "The bigger the problem, the more inspired the idea needs to be"...

Mobile payment security for a globetrotting generation

[Ajay Bhalla] Thanks to advances in technology, the travel experience - compared to only a few years ago - is faster, simpler and more convenient. We book airline tickets, hotel stays, and call an Uber quickly and easily with a simple click on websites or in apps, paying with credit or debit cards. And, once on the road, we use our mobiles to check-in, access boarding passes, and receive updates on any changes to our plans...

FedGroup disrupts wealth creation model

[Danette Breitenbach] With the launch of its direct ownership network, the FedGroup has, in a world first, harnessed tech innovation for wealth creation...

Simple tips on activating your target group on Instagram

[cormac reynolds] Instagram is arguably the social network which gears towards interactivity the most. Great photos tend to get their first comments and likes after mere seconds...

Chic summer picnics, Allée Bleue style

[Leigh Andrews] On the road to Franschhoek, at the intersection of the R45 and R310, is the 200-hectare Allée Bleue Estate.

Deals predictions, stores to watch and business case for SA retailers who adopt US Black Friday

[Bandile Ndzishe] The annual retail price slashing marathon and shopping bonanza - Black Friday - falls on Friday, 25 November this year. Just like in 2014 and 2015, queues are expected to start gathering before store opening times in almost all retail stores...

Innovation in transport calls for equally innovative change in vehicle insurance

[Cari Coetzee] We spoke to Rudolf Britz about how market changes, new technology, and innovative companies in the transport industry are disrupting the insurance industry...

Dancing under the stars with elephants at the IABC Africa gala dinner

[Leigh Andrews] It was a night of celebrating SA's top communicators as well as a night of firsts - stomping across the dance floor to silent disco beats, anyone? That's just one way we acknowledged the 'elephants in the room', along with the first starry constellation of IABC Africa Silver Quill winners...

#EntrepreneurMonth: from a gap in the market to successful Kalahari lodge

[Cari Coetzee] We spoke to Denise Koortzen, co-founder and co-developer of Kgalagadi Lodge, about her journey and what she thinks it takes to make it in the industry...

#EntrepreneurMonth: Elsabe Lemmer launches an online platform for local artisans to sell their wares

[Jessica Tennant] Artisan products and handmade things are becoming increasingly sought after as the quality of such items improve and exceedingly match that of their commercial counterparts...

A taste of the new menu at The Kitchen at Maison

[Ruth Cooper] The Kitchen at Maison has always been one of my top restaurants to make a drive out to, a perfect spot to take a group of friends for lengthy and lazy lunching.