A multi-million-rand infrastructure upgrade at the South African Jockey Academy (SAJA) in Summerveld has officially launched, marking Phase 1 of a major long-term investment by the Hollywood Group and Hollywood Foundation to revitalise South African horse racing. The comprehensive revamp of campus dormitories is set to modernise facilities, support economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal, and empower the next generation of professional jockeys through the world-class education and t

The industrialization of Africa’s healthcare sector has reached a critical geopolitical and economic inflection point. KwaZulu-Natal is now positioned as a vital gateway for this transformation, where the convergence of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and local industrial innovation is essential for South Africa’s sovereign health security. This evolution is about more than clinical advancement; it is a strategic imperative to move from import dependency towa

A visit to aQuellé quickly reveals that there is far more to the KwaSizabantu Mission than bottled water. Set among the rolling landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal, the extensive operation is a remarkable combination of business, agriculture, education, community development and faith – with people, sustainability and purpose firmly at its centre.

There is something immediately distinctive about walking into the Beekman Group’s headquarters in Port Shepstone. Perhaps it is the warmth of the welcome, the sense of history that surrounds the business, or simply the way John, Cindy, Wayne and Neville Beekman speak about the Group with a shared sense of pride. Whatever it is, it quickly becomes clear that the Beekman Group is more than a family-owned business in the traditional sense – it is a business built around family.

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.