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Invest Durban, the City of Durban’s official investment promotion agency, is proud to announce its participation in the AFSIC – Investing in Africa Conference and Expo in London from 14 to 15 October.

Unfair dismissal continues to be one of the most prevalent and costly challenges facing South African employers under labour law. While South African labour law has always required both a valid reason and a fair procedure for dismissals, the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal refines and clarifies these requirements. It introduces a more flexible, context-sensitive approach, while still holding employers to the principle that dismissal must be both substantively and proced

Lesedi Metsoamere serves as the regional executive for Private Wealth Banking at Absa Group, overseeing both the KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga provinces. Her professional career in banking began when she was just 19 years old, while still completing her studies.

The iLembe Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism is excited to announce that The Entrepreneur 2025 Finalists will be showcasing their innovative businesses at the 15th Annual The Entrepreneur Exhibition.

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Business Sense, a publication that continues to showcase the innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence that defines KwaZulu-Natal’s dynamic business community.

The Holiday Club, South Africa’s largest vacation ownership club and a flagship brand of the Beekman Group, has reached a significant milestone: welcoming its 10 millionth guest! Over 30 years since its launch in 1993, this achievement underscores the Club’s commitment to creating unforgettable family holiday experiences while reinforcing the Beekman Group’s position as a leading force in South Africa’s leisure and tourism sector.

Imperial Armour is proud to announce that we are celebrating our 25th year of saving lives!

KZN Top Business Women 2025 Webinar with Pria Hassan

At GreenHill Laboratories, we don’t just test — we listen, guide, and protect. Our Hilton-based team delivers trusted diagnostics and consulting services that support safety, efficacy, and innovation across South Africa’s diverse industri

Grant Adlam and Russell Curtis discuss how public-private partnerships are vital for tackling KZN’s infrastructure and social challenges, highlighting flagship projects, proactive business engagement, and the formation of coalitions to improve service delivery and political cooperation. -PPPs Acceptance: Public-private partnerships are now widely accepted at ideological, political, and fiscal levels, aiding national energy crisis solutions via initiatives like Operation Vulin

The 11th KPMG South Africa Family Business Conference recently held in Pretoria brought together family business and family office leaders and experts to explore the theme of "Managing Change and Transition". Through engaging panel discussions, attendees gained valuable insights into the complexities of multi-generational success, entrepreneurial leadership, the evolving role of family offices, and the value of independent governance. Here are the key takeaways from the confe

On the back of brownfield expansions to ramp up production, surface mines in Africa are not only looking for high capacity vibrating screens to drive high throughput operations, but also for machines with a wider operating window to meet changing feed conditions. With the launch of its new ENDURON® Elite vibrating screen ranges, Weir has successfully addressed these market requirements.

Nominations are officially open for the KZN Top Business Women 2025 initiative. Now in its sixth year, this prestigious programme is proudly powered by the Women of Africa Group, Morar Incorporated, and Absa, with the support of DRG. The initiative recognises and celebrates the achievements of KwaZulu-Natal’s most dynamic and inspiring women who are making a difference in both business and society.

Green shoots are sprouting in the KwaZulu-Natal property sector, a region that the High Street Auction Co is targeting for growth during the second half of 2025, says director, Greg Dart.  “We've got a huge pool of Gauteng investors looking to redeploy capital out of this region. While many local competitors in the auction space are reticulating existing money in the province, High Street has an investment pool that will inject new capital into the region

KZN Top Business Women 2025

Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi: Trailblazing as SAFPA's First Female President

DRG, an established Employer of Record (EoR) service provider in South Africa, with clients spanning the globe, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Teamed. A leading European global employment solution. This collaboration  will provide  South African companies  with streamlined compliant employment solutions for their European operations.  Teamed provides a unified global employment service that seamlessly integrates Employer of Record services, contractor

The KPMG Family Business Conference 2025, is set to take place on the 10th and 11th of September 2025 and promises to be a defining event for South Africa’s family-owned enterprises. As the backbone of the economy, family businesses contribute significantly to employment, innovation, and community development. Yet, as these enterprises move from one generation to the next, they are faced with critical challenges including succession planning, governance structures, and tax im

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.