South African Human Rights Commission addresses grant payment delays

[Katja Hamilton] The South African Human Rights Commission is addressing grant payment delays, meeting with Sassa and Postbank to resolve issues and assess future impacts...

'Flight shaming' has the potential to bring tourism to the ground

[Lee-Anne Bac] 'Flight shaming' has the potential to far more harm than good argues Lee-Anne Bac, director of advisory services at BDO South Africa...

#OrchidsandOnions: Shoprite Checkers and 99 cents keep raising the bar

[Brendan Seery] At the risk of being labelled a Shoprite Checkers groupie, I have to say that when it comes to marketing and advertising, the group is on a tsunami of a roll at the moment...

#MusicExchange: Selim Kagee releases collaborative EP, Love Notes

[Martin Myers] Selim Kagee has released a collaborative EP titled Love Notes with saxophonist Don Vino. The EP seamlessly blends vintage pop and adult contemporary love songs...

WhatsApp's smartphone changes poised to disrupt global banking services

[Katja Hamilton] As it stops supporting older devices, WhatsApp's smartphone changes may derail global banking services...

It's pitching time as marketers are looking ahead to 2024

[Johanna McDowell] Johanna McDowell, CEO of Independent Agency Search & Selection Company and Scopen partner says don't get caught out at pitching time...

The deal that's driving tax-compliance transformation in SA's taxi industry

[Katja Hamilton] Visa partners with Loop for instant tap-to-pay in mini-bus taxis, aiming to eliminate cash, enhance safety, and improve payment experiences...

Zoleka Mandela dies after complications with cancer

[Karabo Ledwaba] South African author Zoleka Mandela has passed away at the age of 43, following a courageous battle with cancer...

#TheGranBoks: A cheers to the matriarchy

[Danette Breitenbach] #TheGranBoks episodes have delighted South Africans...

#MusicExchange: DJ Cosher and PJ Powers join forces for World in Union remix

[Martin Myers] What better way to get into the mood than with a remix of the iconic song World in Union for the Springboks vs. Ireland match this coming Saturday...

Claiming constructive dismissal - take advice from your wingman

[Johan Botes] If you enjoyed Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, consider its predecessor, released in South Africa in 1986. That year, we not only imported an iconic movie into our popular culture but also the concept of constructive dismissal into our law...

What makes a great company culture? Finding that elusive X-factor

[Brian Eagar] Father of modern management thinking, Peter Drucker famously said: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". What is culture, though?

#20GoodeYearsWith5: Roger Goode, the longest standing DJ at 5FM

[Evan-Lee Courie] In 2001, Roger Goode was first introduced to the radiowaves with his first single In The Beginning, which featured on 5FM's Top 40. A year or two later, Goode started hosting and producing music shows for 5FM and has never looked back...

Cultivating tomorrow's agricultural leaders: The power of online learning

[Wynand Espach] In the dynamic world of agriculture, where technological advancements and environmental concerns are reshaping the landscape, the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce has never been greater...

Huawei's comeback adds diversity to stagnant consumer electronics market

[Lindsey Schutters] Huawei is on a comeback and has committed to delivering premium devices to South Africa across wearables, smartphone and PC...

Taking a sneak peek at Fokofpolisiekar's 20th anniversary show

[Katja Hamilton] Francois van Coke's Cape Town concert celebrated Afrikaans culture, featured collaborations, and hinted at Fokofpolisiekar's 20th-anniversary show...

Renewed optimism as agriculture business confidence rebounds in Q3

[Paul Makube] Despite huge challenges stemming from deteriorating logistics infrastructure and cost pressures associated with loadshedding, the agriculture sector again showed further resilience...

Western Cape's new Central hospital unveiled with focus on academic services

[Katja Hamilton] New Western Cape Central Hospital, part of PPP, addresses aging Tygerberg Hospital, attracts global investment interest...

#NedbankIMC2023 - Brian Mtongana: 10 dimensions of a brand

[Danette Breitenbach] Brian Mtongana, executive creative director for Woolworths gives 120 dimensions of a brand at the recent #NedbankIMC2023

#NedbankIMC2023 - Shayoni Lynn: Be proative about your reputation

[Danette Breitenbach] Shayoni Lynn, CEO of Lynn, UK, says brands need to be proactive in guarding their reputation at the recent #NedbankIMC2023...