In 2025, Sky Tents proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of determination, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence under the leadership of founder and CEO, Isaac Mbatha. What began in 2015 as a humble venture in tent repairs and smallscale rentals has evolved into one of South Africa’s most dynamic tent manufacturing and event solutions companies, with a footprint reaching across the African continent. Mbatha’s journey epitomises the grit and resilience

We’ve all heard it: “You’ve got to work ON your business, not just IN it.” But what does that actually mean? And more importantly – how do you do it? The short answer is this: ■ Working IN your business means keeping the machine running. ■ Working ON it means stepping back to improve the machine.

There’s a phrase used in emergency medicine: ‘The Golden Hour’, and it’s not just some dramatic slogan. It refers to the first sixty minutes after a serious injury or medical event, where getting proper treatment quickly can mean the difference between life and death.