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SAVE THE DATE – COUNTRY CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
Families, friends, and visitors can look forward to a vibrant mix of stalls, entertainment, and seasonal delights to mark the start of the holiday season.
Sep 3, 20251 min read
Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi: Trailblazing as SAFPA's First Female President
Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi: Trailblazing as SAFPA's First Female President
Sep 2, 20251 min read
DRG builds relationship with Teamed Global to support an effective staffing bridge between South Africa and Europe
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
Aug 29, 20252 min read
Exploring Mobi Claw 911: A Comprehensive Emergency Response Solution
Mobi Claw 911: A Comprehensive Emergency Response Solution
Aug 28, 20251 min read
INGWE Property : Understanding What Matters Most When Buying a Home
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in life, and for many people, the process involves weighing multiple financial and personal considerations. Recognising this, INGWE Property Company SA is encouraging homebuyers to reflect on what truly matters most when making this investment.
Aug 28, 20251 min read
Meet the Women of Avemel Logistics !
In Womens Month we celebrate the women of Avemel . Accounting for more than 60 percent of our staff compliment we praise the women that make our business strong . What does it take to set the standard for reliability and trust in logistics? For Avemel Logistics, it starts with dedicated staff and 20 years of operational excellence. Every delivery, every partnership, every award—including our recent Standard Bank KZN Top Business Award—proves our commitment to transparent, sec
Aug 28, 20251 min read
KPMG Family Business Conference 2025 is Around the Corner
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
Aug 28, 20251 min read
Tax Treatment on Preference Shares
On 16 August 2025, National Treasury published the 2025 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill,which proposes to revise the rules applicable to preference shares. Comment on the draft
legislation must be made by 12 September 2025. If the draft is brought into effect, it will becomeapplicable from 1 January 2026.
Aug 28, 20253 min read
Engineering the Future, One Upgrade at a Time
Dear Clients and Partners, As the second quarter of 2025 comes to a close, we thank you again for your ongoing support. Here’s a look at what’s been happening at ND Engineering over the past few months. Upgrading Our In-House Capabilities Excellence is a moving target, and we’re always aiming higher. This quarter, we’ve made three key investments in our in-house capabilities to improve precision, efficiency, and quality. 1. Helium Leak Detection Machine We’ve added a sta
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Unlock Your Business Potential with Free Online Webinar
ActionCOACH invites business owners to a free online webinar, Unlock Your Business Potential, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 09:00, hosted by renowned Business Coach Trevor Clark. This transformative session is designed to help entrepreneurs and business leaders gain clarity, reclaim time, and implement proven strategies for sustainable growth.
Aug 26, 20251 min read
iQembu Cycle Race 2025 to Energise Durban on 31 August
Durban, South Africa – The highly anticipated iQembu Cycle Race 2025 will take place on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at the iconic Moses Mabhida – M4 City Precinct, bringing together cyclists from across the region for an exciting team-based cycling challenge.
Aug 26, 20252 min read
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MISCONDUCT AND PERFORMANCE
When employee issues arise, it can become confusing for the employer when determining whether an issue relates to performance or misconduct. Furthermore, executing corrective action can be overly rigorous and daunting. Misconduct is typically the most frequent issues that employers deal with on a daily basis. Misconduct relates to the breaking of a valid and reasonable rule, where behaviours or actions infringe on accepted norms in the workplace for example violations relatin
Aug 22, 20255 min read
A DECADE OF VISION, RESILIENCE, AND GROWTH
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
Aug 22, 20252 min read
WORKING ‘ON’ VS ‘IN’ YOUR BUSINESS
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.
Aug 22, 20253 min read
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN THE WORKPLACE: THE GOLDEN HOUR
There’s a phrase used in emergency medicine: ‘The Golden Hour’, and it’s not just some dramatic slogan. It refers to the first sixty minutes after a serious injury or medical event, where getting proper treatment quickly can mean the difference between life and death.
Aug 22, 20253 min read
WHY HIRE A SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA TEAM OVERSEAS?
How many times do you read about a famous person doing some incredible and unique work overseas only to find out that they are from South Africa? Similarly, Wade Howard, director at Ocean Driven Media (ODM) is often asked: why would an international client hire a South African media team to work in places like Perth, Kazakhstan, or Chicago? His answer is straightforward. Because South Africans are the best,” he says with a smile.
Aug 22, 20253 min read
TRUST TERMINATION: WHY IT’S TIME TO ACT
he legal and financial environment in South Africa is evolving, and so too is the role of trusts. Once considered a clever tool for estate planning and tax efficiency, trusts that are no longer active have become costly liabilities. For trustees and financial advisors, the message is clear: if a trust is no longer serving a purpose, it’s time to close it.
Aug 22, 20253 min read
MORE THAN JUST SARS: THE FOUR FINANCIAL PILLARS OF BUSINESS
Let’s be honest. When most business owners hear ‘financial compliance’, their minds zoom straight to South African Revenue Services (SARS) like a meerkat spotting a predator. And yes – taxes are important (ask Al Capone). But income tax is just one pillar of your financial house. If that’s the only pillar you’re minding, you’re basically trying to balance a four-tier wedding cake on a broomstick.
Aug 22, 20254 min read
NOMINATIONS OPEN
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, a time to reflect on the critical role women play in shaping our society and economy. In celebration of this, nominations are now officially open for the KZN Top Business Women 2025 initiative.
Aug 22, 20252 min read
INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION ON THE SHOW FLOOR
Exhibitor innovation took the spotlight at the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 as the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) announced the winners of its prestigious New Product & Innovation Awards – right on the show floor.
Aug 22, 20253 min read
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