KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector remains one of the province’s most important economic engines, but navigating the current environment requires more than simply increasing production or securing finance. It requires stronger relationships, meaningful networks and a willingness to understand the challenges facing businesses at an individual level.

We put the new Suzuki Across through its paces. From a gorgeous design, comfortable interior and surprisingly good practicality, the Across definitely has a lot to offer, but the question remains, is this the crossover you've been waiting for?

This Women’s Month, we are sharing the inspiring story of Durban-based, women-led food business We Are Food, founded by sisters Jane and Amy, which has grown from a family kitchen with eight garage freezers into a 30+ employee food manufacturing business supplying SPAR nationally.

Rachel Kolisi to headline the 2026 Scottfin Revive Selfcare Summit at Umdoni Coastal Forest Estate as the movement grows beyond an event into a community of connection, wellbeing and purpose.

Following the roll-out of the all-new 9th-generation Toyota Hilux, the double cab-variant of the new Hilux was the first of its kind to roll-off the assembly line. This was a grand milestone. Not only did it signify Toyota’s reliance on the KZN province but also emphasised KZN as the central hub for distributing the popular bakkies across both Africa and Europe.

In celebration of Women’s Month, eThekwini Municipality will host the Women in Maskandi Festival Auditions this weekend at the Stable Theatre in Durban, giving women a platform to break into a genre that has historically been male dominated.

One thing I have come to realise over the years is that organisations don't always see the cost of poor employee well-being immediately. It often arrives quietly.

South Africa’s unemployment crisis continues to hit women hardest. In the second quarter of 2026, the official unemployment rate for women stood at 37.5%, compared with 30.3% for men.