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Cox Yeats is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 African Legal Awards, recognising the firm’s expertise and the outstanding work delivered by its legal professionals. The firm has been shortlisted for: ■ Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team of the Year ■ Restructuring Team of the Year ■ Partner of the Year, Southern Africa – Gareth Cremen

Employers in South Africa’s hospitality industry are now firmly in the inspection spotlight. The sector is defined broadly under Sectoral Determination 14 and covers hotels, guest houses, lodges, restaurants, pubs, cafés, fast-food outlets and catering operations, so the compliance net is wide. That scrutiny is not theoretical. In 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) reported that its Inspection and Enforcement Services had conducted more than 308,000 inspecti

Ismail Simjee, chief executive officer of Tropic Plastic & Packaging, has helped transform a family-owned enterprise into South Africa’s largest flexible packaging manufacturer. Under his leadership, the Durban-based business has evolved into a technologically advanced operation serving leading local and international brands while expanding its footprint across Africa. For Ismail, success has been about creating an organisation built on innovation, operational excellence and,

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month this August, KZN Top Business has officially opened nominations for the KZN Top Business Women 2026 initiative – a prestigious celebration of the remarkable women whose leadership, innovation and determination continue to strengthen KwaZulu-Natal’s economy and communities.

This edition of Business Sense reflects a common thread running through KwaZulu-Natal’s business community: the organisations that will thrive in the years ahead are those prepared to embrace change while remaining firmly anchored in strong values, sound governance and purposeful leadership.

Ismail Simjee, CEO of Tropic Plastic & Packaging, has played a pivotal role in transforming the family-owned Durban business into South Africa’s largest flexible packaging manufacturer. Under his leadership, the company has expanded across Africa, diversified its product offering, invested in technology and automation, and established itself as a trusted packaging partner to leading local and international brands.

Adv. Michelle Phillips, Group Chief Executive of Transnet SOC Ltd, has been honoured as the KZN Top Business Woman of the Year 2026, recognising her outstanding leadership and contribution to one of South Africa’s most strategically important organisations

Shiv Ramsander, better known as Shiv Shuffler, has been recognised with the inaugural Women of Africa (WOA) Youth Recognition Award at the 2026 KZN Top Business Awards, celebrating his remarkable contribution to South Africa’s entertainment industry and his innovative approach to music and live performance. Accepting the award, an emotional Shiv expressed his gratitude for the recognition and the people who have supported his journey.

Small and medium enterprises are the heartbeat of our economy. This award recognises outstanding Standard Bank clients with an annual turnover of less than R100 million. This award recognises outstanding Standard Bank clients with an annual turnover of less than R100 million.

The highly anticipated KZN Top Business Awards 2Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future – it is reshaping business today. That was the powerful message delivered by AI strategists Daren Denholm and Terry Flack during their thought provoking key note address026, proudly brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group, and in association with East Coast Radio, took place on Thursday, 16 July at the Durban International Convention Centre. T

Since its establishment in 1998, KZN Top Business has evolved into one of KwaZuluNatal’s leading content marketing and business media companies. For more than 28 years, the organisation has worked alongside businesses of every size, helping them strengthen their brands through credible storytelling, strategic content marketing and meaningful engagement.

Honours family-owned and managed enterprises.

The highly anticipated KZN Top Business Awards 2026, proudly brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group, and in association with East Coast Radio, took place on Thursday, 16 July at the Durban International Convention Centre. The gala dinner saw

Recognises organisations whose excellence, reliability and innovation ensure that goods, services and people reach their destinations efficiently.

Honours manufacturers whose commitment to excellence strengthens industries and creates employment while creating products.

Standard Bank clients with an annual turnover exceeding R100 million.

Every July, thousands of cyclists gather at the start line of the Amashova National Classic, ready to tackle one of South Africa's most iconic cycling events. Spectators see colourful jerseys, determined faces and the excitement of race day. What they don't always see is everything that happened long before the starting whistle.

When people speak about David Wiseman, his name is almost always followed by the same description: co-founder of the Amashova National Classic. While that title is certainly deserved, it tells only a fraction of the story.

As South Africans mark Mandela Month, a time dedicated to service, solidarity and making a positive difference in the lives of others. PinkDrive and Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) are launching a health outreach campaign that will bring life-saving screening, awareness and education services to communities across KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga.

First, it was the laptop we brought home “just in case”. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it is the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. This is why holidays must be seen as essential maintenance, but the real challenge is not finding time for a holiday. It’s learning how to disconnect once we’re on it.