Jacaranda FM’s annual Good Morning Angels Golf Day, held at Irene Country Club, has raised an incredible R5.5m for the Good Morning Angels Fund, creating an even greater opportunity for the station to support listeners and South Africans…

There is something wonderfully satisfying about a toy that allows for the expression of a child’s unique creativity and style. This is the idea behind My Vibe, a range of collectible fashion handbags that come with an array of additions…

Franchisor Muhammed Gutta says having the money to open a restaurant is only the first test. His bigger question is whether an applicant can still be running the business five years later. Johannesburg, 01 October 2026: Having enough money…

For decades, marketing has had a strange habit. Every time a client asks for answers, we give them a report. More slides. More dashboards. More charts. More commentary. Then we sit in a meeting and watch someone ask the first question the…

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, 01 October 2026 — South African author Peter Mantu has announced the publication of Bitcoin Royalty: The Rise of King-P, a fictional literary work that combines storytelling, allegory and…

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, with World Mental Health Day on 10 October. While much of the conversation around money and mental health focuses on financial stress, there’s another, more positive aspect: being in control of…

Selling or trading in a car should be simple: get a settlement figure, settle the outstanding finance and move on to your next vehicle. But many motorists are caught off guard by one extra cost: an early termination charge. If your vehicle…

Yaseen Barkhookh on Pexels Motsa made the remarks while commenting on the latest employment data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The latest data show that the South African economy lost 16,459 jobs between Q1 and Q2 2026. Total…

Marketers are still planning around channels, campaigns, and customer journeys that consumers abandoned months ago. The latest edition of the dentsu Africa Digital Digest argues that the biggest shifts shaping digital marketing across…

Image supplied. The report records 107 fires that burned 215,936 hectares during the 2025/26 reporting period — almost three times the 75,174 hectares burned by 97 fires in the previous reporting period. Cruel summer The South African…

JUBA, South Sudan, October 1, 2026/APO Group/ -- Awow Daniel Chuang has been appointed Caretaker National Minister of Petroleum of South Sudan by President Salva Kiir Mayardit ahead of the country’s December elections, marking his return…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 1, 2026/APO Group/ -- The conversation around commercial and industrial energy has moved well beyond whether businesses should invest in renewable power. Across Africa, energy users are increasingly…

L to R: Flour Market executive chef and head baker, Laurence Smith; founder, David Donde; and senior chef Marcus Fundi. Image supplied Donde built his reputation by turning everyday commodities into experiences. With Truth Coffee Roasting,…

2 October Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller Verity follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the…

Photo by Ivan Shimko on Unsplash The latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that global revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) fell 0.8% compared with August 2025, while capacity, measured in available seat…

The Graham Beck English Sparkling 2018 is the House’s first sparkling wine produced outside South Africa, bringing its winemaking expertise to the chalk-rich soils of southern England. Produced in limited quantities from Chardonnay, Pinot…

Vincent Maher, CEO of Broadbrand. Image supplied That model still has value, but it strains in retail, where one organisation may have millions of customers, thousands of products, several owned channels, and a continuous flow of purchase…

Cape Town, 01 October 2026 – As South Africans prepare to mark World Animal Day on 4 October 2026, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is encouraging people to embrace this year's theme, “See the World Through Their Eyes," by…

Cape Town For the first time, Music Exchange (MEX) will welcome three key figures from the Gallo/Music Arena ecosystem to Cape Town for #MEX26 on Saturday, 31 October 2026, bringing a remarkable century of recorded-music history into…

Bephor is stepping into the beauty spotlight to fundamentally change how the industry treats textured hair. Co-created by South African Nolu Mkhonza and Korean skincare innovator June Lim, the brand bridges a massive gap in the market by…

Chery's warranty reads like the strongest ownership guarantee in the South African market, but the conditions attached to it determine whether that cover actually holds when you need it. CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Top Chinese Car Brands has…

PsorAfrica is calling for greater recognition of the reproductive-health burden carried by many women living with psoriasis, from intimacy and family planning to pregnancy and postpartum care. Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated…

It was a night of big wins for bulk logistics operator, Reinhardt Transport Group (RTG), which took home three major accolades at the prestigious Chrome Awards 2026: Best Service Provider, Corporate and Social Responsibility, and the…

A familiar Scottburgh landmark is entering an exciting new chapter! Crocworld Conservation Centre is being relaunched as Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre as it further embraces its position as a family-focused outdoor adventure…

South Africa’s customer services economy is one of the country’s fastest-growing industries and an important contributor to the economy. But its impact extends beyond job creation. As the sector grows, it is creating new pathways for…

For South Africans wanting smarter ways to secure and plan their future holidays, vacation ownership is once again finding relevance with a new generation of travellers. Rising accommodation costs alongside a demand for greater flexibility…

Local Builder Pty Ltd, a registered Western Cape building and plumbing services provider, has issued a comprehensive 2026 consumer guide outlining current costs, compliance standards, and installation essential tips for homeowners facing…

As families look for more security and support, multi-generational estates are emerging as an attractive option in South Africa with diverse housing options and shared facilities for all ages. On the KZN Mid-South Coast, the 1 300-hectare…

Continuous learning remains one of the most important pillars of leadership, innovation and sustainable development. It was in this spirit that Lolo Vandal attended the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting and…

The already multi-award-winning The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix has been nominated for a 2026 International Emmy Award (Image supplied) Philipstown is a small Karoo town in the Northern Cape, making the scale of the documentary’s…

Refreshi says stronger secondary markets could help businesses recover value while keeping suitable surplus in circulation. Food waste is often framed as a consumer problem, but much of South Africa’s edible food loss happens before…

Tyson Sybateli. Image supplied But I think we need to ask ourselves an uncomfortable question: are we still giving ourselves enough room to experiment? When metrics start driving the music I am not talking about experimentation for the…

Image credit: Kaboompics In a statement, the department said the move is part of the government’s efforts to “respond to exceptional domestic and geopolitical pricing pressures affecting the pharmaceutical sector”. “The 2.88% increase is…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 1, 2026/APO Group/ -- A delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) state-owned certification authority, the Center for Expertise, Evaluation and Certification of Mineral Substances (CEEC),…

Tydens die Nedbank-mediageleentheid by die onlangse NAMPO Kaap het een boodskap duidelik deurgekom: As ons wil hê herlewingslandbou moet van beperkte aanvaarding na grootskaalse implementering beweeg, sal die gesprek moet verander. Die…

Merilynn Steenkamp According to the World Health Organisation’s latest hypertension profile, approximately 12 million South Africans in this age group were living with hypertension in 2024. However, just 54% had been diagnosed, 48% were…

New comic-format playbook shows ordinary South Africans exactly how to engage with local government on issues that matter Key points Kagiso Trust launches the #StartWhereYouAre Playbook today, 30 September 2026, as the anchor tool of its…

In Paramount, Lolo Vandal delivers more than a rap performance. The song stands as a declaration of identity, purpose and responsibility. Rooted in themes of royalty and honour, Paramount presents an artist who sees himself as part of a…

A new AI-powered platform has been launched to bridge the gap between the billions invested in SMME development and the continuing struggle of small businesses. Rinku, meaning “link” or “connect,” is designed to bridge the gaps within the…

For employers, this is not an abstract concern. According to the 2024 IITPSA ICT Skills Survey, 65% of employers say skills gaps have a moderate to high impact on their businesses, with particularly acute shortages in AI and machine…

CEO of Cape Town Tourism, Enver Duminy; Visit Stellenbosch chairperson, Mike Ratcliffe; Councillor (Planning, LED and Tourism) Tamryn Kumm; CTT Board chairperson, Tracy Thandeka Mkhize; CEO of Visit Stellenbosch, Annemie Liebenberg; City…

In Cape Town, demonstrators take part in an awareness walk for victims of gender-based violence and femicide, while calling for stronger action against violence against women following a spate of killings in recent months around…

Image credit: Gábor Molnár on Unsplash But green buildings do not have to be luxury log homes surrounded by lush vegetation. A green building can be any size. It is one that is designed, built or upgraded to use water, energy and other…

Seventeen years on, Vumela has funded more than 60 majority black-owned South African SMEs with over R580m in growth capital, and its model has grown from a single facility into several distinct funding mechanisms tailored to different…

Image source: Andriy Popov – 123RF.com This has been attributed to decreases in the following industries: manufacturing (-20,000), business services (-13,000), trade (-8,000), transport (-5,000). However, the following industries saw…

Jordan Gosling, Lulapay’s vice president As South Africa considers stronger protections against late payment Lulapay’s vice president Jordan Gosling argues that payment terms are effectively turning suppliers into involuntary lenders. He…

Because no two learners are the same. They may sit in the same classroom, follow the same curriculum and write the same assessments, but the way they understand, process and respond to information can be very different. At Tutor Doctor, we…

Author: Alfred Ramosedi What’s more, despite all the gloomy predictions that AI is taking our jobs, the opposite is true. Finance and accounting professionals remain highly sought after by employers, who believe they can better deploy…

PRETORIA, South Africa, September 30, 2026/APO Group/ -- South Africa is open for business, and is ready to work with French businesses to convert opportunities into productive investment, jobs, exports, and stronger local value chains.…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 30, 2026/APO Group/ -- Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), the Pan-African fintech trusted by more than 17 million customers, today launched the Mukuru Account & Card in South Africa. The product is offered in…