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PINKDRIVE AND RBM LAUNCH MANDELA MONTH HEALTH OUTREACH CAMPAIGN ACROSS THREE PROVINCES
As South Africans mark Mandela Month, a time dedicated to service, solidarity and making a positive difference in the lives of others. PinkDrive and Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) are launching a health outreach campaign that will bring life-saving screening, awareness and education services to communities across KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga.

Business Sense
Jul 63 min read


ALWAYS ON? HERE’S HOW TO SWITCH OFF ON HOLIDAY
First, it was the laptop we brought home “just in case”. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it is the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. This is why holidays must be seen as essential maintenance, but the real challenge is not finding time for a holiday. It’s learning how to disconnect once we’re on it.

Business Sense
Jul 63 min read


YOUR SECURITY COMPANY COULD BE BREAKING THE LAW
South Africa is facing a challenging economic climate, businesses are under consistent pressure to reduce operating costs, and security services often become one of the first expenses to be scrutinised. Resulting in procurement departments, property managers and business owners often choosing providers based purely on price. But when it comes to security, the cheapest quote can sometimes conceal the biggest risk.

Mike Myers, chief executive officer, Mobi Ventures
Jul 34 min read


ENGAGING SOUTH AFRICAN TALENT THROUGH AN EMPLOYER OF RECORD
South Africa (SA) is a country full of diverse and highly skilled professionals, known for their work ethic, adaptability, and global perspective. These qualities make SA talent immensely valuable to businesses across the globe. SA talent is becoming increasingly sought after in the international job market. In the context of today’s remote-first world, where borders are less relevant and skills are what matter, South African professionals offer a powerful combination of educ

Colette Tanner
Jul 35 min read


SPACE, STYLE AND SUBSTANCE
Behind every For some time, Mitsubishi has maintained a relatively low profile in the South African market. Yet the brand still enjoys strong recognition among motorists who remember icons such as the Lancer sedan and the rugged Triton bakkie, particularly popsuccessful festival is an enormous amount of planning. While audiences remember the music, entertainment, food and atmosphere, event organisers know that a memorable festival depends on something far less glamorous: reli

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


FESTIVALS NEED GREAT INFRASTRUCTURE
Behind every successful festival is an enormous amount of planning. While audiences remember the music, entertainment, food and atmosphere, event organisers know that a memorable festival depends on something far less glamorous: reliable infrastructure.

Business Sense
Jul 32 min read


THE CIRCULAR REVOLUTIONIS SA BUSINESS READY FOR THE PLASTIC PIVOT?
The traditional economic playbook, “take – make – waste”, is facing eminent operational and regulatory pressure in South Africa. Driven by tightening government mandates and global market shifts, local businesses are navigating a massive structural pivot toward a true circular

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


UNCERTAINTY YIELDS OPPORTUNITY
Uncertainty is nothing new for businesses in KwaZulu-Natal. Our companies have navigated floods, civil unrest, global pandemics, supply chain disruptions, energy shortages and economic headwinds. They have adapted, innovated and endured.

Terry Flack
Jul 35 min read


COMPLIANCE KEY TO UNLOCKING SMME GROWTH
We speak about township enterprises, rural development, tourism, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and the urgent need to unlock opportunities for small, micro and medium enterprises. Yet, in my experience as a governance and compliance practitioner, we do not speak enough about the one foundation that determines whether many SMMEs can move from survival to scale: compliance. Too often, compliance is presented to entrepreneurs as a burden, a checklist or a punishment wait

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


BAD PARTNERSHIPS CAN BREAK GOOD BUSINESSES
South African businesses do not need to look far for a cautionary tale. The fallout from the Steinhoff scandal continues to reveal how weak governance, inadequate scrutiny of business relationships, and unchecked transactions can destroy billions in shareholder value.

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


SUCCESSFUL 1 000 PAWS WALK
There was no shortage of wagging tails, happy faces and community spirit when the 2026 Hill’s 1 000 Paws Walk took place at Highgate Wine Estate near Piggly Wiggly on 7 June. The popular annual fundraiser attracted 194 dogs, 339 adults and 71 children, all coming together to support the Mooi River & District, uMngeni and Pietermaritzburg SPCAs.

Business Sense
Jul 31 min read


Sell the Sizzle: Why You Must Be in the Room on 10th September 10th
Sell the Sizzle Conference 2026
Take your sales skills to the next level at the Sell the Sizzle Conference, a full-day event designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, sales professionals, and anyone looking to improve their ability to influence, persuade, and close more business.
Join renowned speakers Vinesh Maharaj, Sarah Swainson, and Grant Adlam as they share practical strategies, proven techniques, and real-world insights to help you increase sales, build stronger

Grant Adlam
Jul 33 min read


INVESTING IN THE QUIETER LIFE
Property investment as an income stream has been around for centuries, but the explosion in work-from home or hybrid employment opportunities that paved the way for acquiring property outside of traditional urban spaces during the Covid-19 pandemic now continues for slightly different reasons.

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


THE BEST TECHNOLOGY IS BUILT AROUND THE PROBLEM, NOT THE PLATFORM
Despite billions invested in digital transformation, many organisations still fail to achieve the outcomes they expect. According to McKinsey, around 70% of transformation programmes fall short of their objectives. For Grant Phillips, Group CEO of e4, the reason is straightforward: too many organisations start with the technology instead of the problem.

Business Sense
Jul 32 min read


THE TAX MAN ALREADY KNOWS
SARS hasn’t raised your taxes. It has done something more consequential – it now sees almost everything, almost instantly. Here is what that means for how you run your books. There is a particular kind of letter landing in inboxes across the province lately

Heather Flack
Jul 33 min read


MORE THAN A DENTAL PROBLEM
Most people visit the dentist expecting a check-up for cavities or gum disease. Yet a routine dental examination can reveal far more than the condition of your teeth. Increasingly, research shows that the mouth provides valuable insights into overall health, with many systemic conditions displaying early warning signs in the oral cavity before symptoms appear elsewhere Dentists are in a unique position.

Business Sense
Jul 32 min read


YOU MIGHT AS WELL SCALE - ACTIONCOACH
Over the last two months, we’ve tackled Management and Systems. You’ve got a profitable business, a real team, and systems that work without you in the thick of it every day. Good work. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you’re not done.

Trevor Clark
Jul 33 min read


INVESTMENT POTENTIAL SHOWCASED
Invest Durban strengthened Durban and KwaZulu Natal’s position as a premier investment destination during its participation in The Africa Debate and associated Brand South Africa engagements held in London in June 2026. Representing the city on one of the continent’s most influential investment platforms, Russell Curtis delivered a compelling briefing that positioned Durban not only as South Africa’s leading port city, but also as a strategic gateway to African trade, investm

Business Sense
Jul 34 min read


AGENTIC AI: THE NEXT FRONTIER IN AUTOMATION
Businesses today manage complex operations while receiving vast amounts of data from operations, customers and suppliers, making it difficult to analyse information quickly. With Agentic AI, regular tasks can be automated and the AI system adjusts rapidly to new circumstances. By enabling faster data-driven actions, it reduces reliance on human input. This frees teams to focus on critical work and respond better to market shifts.

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


CAN RESIDENTS COMPEL MULTIPLE STATE ENTITIES TO FIX FAILING INFRASTRUCTURE?
Residents across South Africa face chronic infrastructure failures. Flooding, exposed sewer lines, collapsing riverbanks and stormwater mismanagement are increasingly common. When residents approach their local municipality for help and are met with nothing more than buck passing between government departments, what can they do? Can they obtain a court order compelling the state to act? And if so, which state entity is responsible?

Richard Hoal
Jul 35 min read


10,000 Reasons to Believe in South Africa’s Future
A new national campaign, 10,000 Reasons to Believe in South Africa’s Future, is calling on people across the country to step forward to support leadership in South Africa’s public schools.

Business Sense
Jul 33 min read


CITY CELEBRATES SPORTING EXCELLENCE
Just as many organisations were settling into established office-based, hybrid, or limited remote working models, rising fuel prices linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East have introduced a new disruption. Increased commuting costs are once again forcing corporates to reconsider how, where, and when work is performed. The appropriate response from employers will depend on the nature of the work, the operational needs of the business, and the legal framework within whic

Business Sense
Jul 32 min read


PROTECTING WORKFORCE STABILITY AMID RISING COSTS -LABOURNET
Just as many organisations were settling into established office-based, hybrid, or limited remote working models, rising fuel prices linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East have introduced a new disruption. Increased commuting costs are once again forcing corporates to reconsider how, where, and when work is performed. The appropriate response from employers will depend on the nature of the work, the operational needs of the business, and the legal framework within whic

Johan van Deventer
Jul 33 min read


RUNNING HER OWN RACE
Nhlanhla Litabe is the founder and chief executive officer of Your Pass to Travel, a company that has become a trusted name in travel management since its establishment in 2021. Nhlanhla, a travel professional with 15 years in the industry, has had the personal experience of visiting more than 66 countries. She has also joined the rare 5% of travellers who have completed an “Around the World Ticket” experience. Consequently, she embodies the company’s philosophy, “Once in a l

Business Sense
Jul 34 min read
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