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RISK MITIGATION IN LABOUR LAW: HOW PROACTIVE CONSULTANCY SAVES YOU MONEY
Everything You Need to Know About Labour Law Risks South African businesses operate within a complex and evolving framework of labour legislation. The risk of non compliance is significant, obvious and direct costs include fines, arbitration awards, and prolonged litigation. However, the consequences extend further: companies may also face invasive labour inspections, diminished employee morale, negative publicity, and reputational damage that can deter clients, investors, an
Aug 224 min read


UNVEILING COMING SOON
Exciting News! The KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025 is Coming Soon! We’re thrilled to share that our next major project of the year is the highly anticipated launch of the KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025! T his flagship annual publication will be unveiled at an exclusive breakfast event on 17 September at the elegant IBV Privé Lounge in Park Square, Umhlanga. This year’s theme, ‘Beyond the Noise’, promises insightful discussion as we explore key aspects of the South African ec
Aug 223 min read


CELEBRATING KZN VISION, LEADERSHIP, AND BUSINESSES
In this edition of Business Sense, we are honoured to feature Captain Salvatore Sarno, chairman of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa. From his early days in the Italian Navy to becoming a driving force in South Africa’s maritime and logistics sectors, Captain Sarno’s remarkable career embodies resilience, vision, and the ability to navigate both calm and turbulent waters. As our lead feature, his story offers readers an inspiring account of leadership anch
Aug 222 min read


DEDICATION IS HIS SECRET INGREDIENT TO SUCCESS
Captain Salvatore Sarno, Chairman of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in South Africa, was born in a small village in southern Italy....
Aug 214 min read


Austral Accounting Flies the Flag for KZN at the Xero Awards South Africa 2025
KwaZulu-Natal’s professional services sector took center stage at this year’s Xero Awards South Africa 2025, with Austral Accounting, based in Umhlanga, honored as a finalist in the Digital Practice Champion category.
The annual Xero Awards celebrate the firms and individuals reshaping the accounting profession through technology, client care, and community impact. This year, the spotlight fell on practices that have gone beyond compliance work to redefine what modern advi
Aug 212 min read


Celebrating Vision, Leadership, and KZN Businesses
Business Sense, we are honoured to feature Captain Salvatore Sarno, chairman of the Mediterranean Shipping Company
Aug 212 min read


Join Us for the “Eye Can Walk” 2025!
On Sunday, 24 August 2025 , the Durban beachfront will come alive with purpose and unity as participants gather at the Suncoast Lawns...
Aug 182 min read


Auctions reflect economic trends in action says High Street Auction Co.
The auction floor today is where the rubber of economic theory meets the road of investor sentiment, says Greg Dart, a director of High Street Auction Co, a pioneer in the South African auction space.
Speaking ahead of High Street’s latest multi-property auction - to be held August 21 at Bryanston Country Club – Dart and Professor Adrian Saville, a leading economic strategist at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, agreed that, during times of geopolitical uncertaint
Aug 154 min read


90 Day GrowthCLUB Planning Day : Effective Leadership in Action
90 Day GrowthCLUB Planning Day : Effective Leadership in Action will take place on 21 August 2025 at the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani in Durban, running from 08:00 to 15:30.
This powerful full-day workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to take focused, measurable action to grow their businesses in the next quarter.
Aug 151 min read


Empowerment fund boost for SA’s circular economy
An empowerment fund created by one of South Africa’s longest-standing
producer responsibility organisations is starting to deliver on its mandate
to bolster small to medium-sized businesses and move them up the
collection and recycling value chain.
Aug 144 min read


KZN Top Business - Exclusive Business Breakfast
KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025 and Insights from Leading Economists
Exciting News! The KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025 is Coming Soon!
We’re thrilled to share that our next major project of the year is the highly anticipated launch of the KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025!
Aug 23 min read


KZN Top Business Awards 2025: A Sneak Peek into a Night of Excellence
The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 brought together KwaZulu-Natal’s leading companies, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers for a night dedicated to celebrating business excellence and innovation. Now, an exclusive highlight video capturing the spirit of the event is available to watch online.
Jul 182 min read


KZN Top Business Awards 2025: All the Winners
The much-anticipated KZN Top Business Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank
and Women of Africa Group and in association with East Coast Radio took place on
the 17 July in Durban at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel.
Jul 183 min read


Catch the KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Live on the Deon G Show on ECR
KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Live on the Deon G Show on ECR
Jul 171 min read


The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Finalists
The KZN Top Business Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group and in association with East Coast Radio, is...
Jul 102 min read


KZN Top Business Brand Competition Heating Up
KZN Top Business Brand Award
Jul 71 min read


KZN Top Business Awards 2025 – Shortlist Announced
KwaZulu-Natal’s leading business recognition platform, the KZN Top Business Awards, has officially released the shortlist of nominees for 2025. Now in its 19th year, the awards continue to spotlight excellence, innovation, and resilience across a range of industry sectors within the province.
Jul 42 min read


High Street Auction Co helps give new life to old buildings
Property conversions – office blocks to apartment blocks, retail centres to medical facilities or workshops into for-hire storage or warehouses – are the name of the property game of late.
Jul 33 min read


The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Shortlist Highlights Regional Strength and Innovation
The KZN Top Business Award 2025 Shortlist Highlights Regional Strength and Innovationassociation with East Coast Radio
Jul 31 min read


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