How we engage fixed term contracts has changed considerably in South Africa, with legacy permanent employment no longer meeting all the requirements of an influx South African labour market. Employers are favouring a more flexible approach to contracting employees, often provided for in a fixed term contract (FTC).

The Changan Hunter K50 REEV is a fantastic vehicle; it looks like Changan has realised that the commercial sector wants an affordable, workhorse bakkie that runs on diesel. Diesel is the standard for getting work done, with strong torque and a longer range than petrol vehicles. While currently not in this climate, historically diesel has been the cheaper fuel.

In today’s competitive business environment, having a great product or service is no longer enough. Businesses need to know how to capture attention, build trust, communicate value, create exceptional customer experiences and confidently close the sale.

For most businesses, safety and security are viewed as an unavoidable cost of doing business. You need security officers, you need CCTV, you need access control, you need fire protection, you need Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ), you need medical and emergency plans, you need systems to protect your people, premises, assets and operations.

Carol Ofori from East Coast Radio welcomed Aletta Rochat, DTM, as her Women Crush Wednesday guest in studio around this time last year. The soulful interview celebrated Rochat as the first African and only the 10th woman in 100 years to become International President of Toastmasters International. Rochat shared her journey from hobbyist speaker to global leader, and the lessons she learned about confidence, leadership and finding your voice.

Since my last article in July 2026, National Treasury has released the remaining July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share transfers that were temporarily withheld from non-compliant municipalities. In South Africa’s cooperative government system, municipalities are the local government institutions closest to communities and responsible for basic services. Releasing the funds is understandable: poor households should not carry the immediate consequences of institutional fai

Around 96% of South Africa’s internet users are on WhatsApp. Is your business? As a regular reader you will know I usually take the strategic view, writing about key topics such as reputation and trust, metrics and measurement, the customer journey, AI and the big picture. This month we go narrow and deep, practical and tactical. Let’s get your hands on one of the most power business tools we have at our fingertips yet are not effectively, and profitably, implementing: WhatsA

We all know the Pareto Principle – the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent of results come from twenty percent of our efforts. The same is true of people: eighty percent of your results come from twenty percent of your team. And eighty percent of your headaches come from the twenty percent on the wrong side of the bell curve.

The best events don’t feel complicated. But whether you are hosting a private celebration, corporate function, wedding or community gathering, careful planning is essential – particularly when bringing an outdoor event to life in South Africa. A Sky Tent provides a versatile way to create an event venue almost anywhere, but organisers should consider the potential risks before getting started. Weather, security, accessibility, guest numbers, safety and local regulations all n