By Ernst Wittmann, TCL Regional Manager for Southern & East Africa and Global Operator Account Manager for Africa Online commerce is no longer new to the South African market, with research from World Wide Worx indicating that ecommerce surpassed R130 billion in 2025 and captured close to 10% of total retail sales. Smartphone users are driving a significant…
Township culture is once again taking centre stage as Skipper Bar announces the return of Kasi Kulture, a campaign that celebrates the heart, creativity, and everyday hustle of South Africa’s kasi communities. Back for its second edition, Kasi Kulture 2.0 is bigger and bolder, shining a spotlight on the authentic energy that lives in the…
By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply In some of South Africa’s most affluent suburbs, the concentration of visible wealth is impossible to ignore. Multi-million rand properties changing hands. Exotic vehicles are parked outside restaurants. Complex ownership structures sitting behind prime real estate. We all see it. And when visible wealth appears to…
with no clear plan for his future. He says he took a leap of faith in pursuit of bigger opportunities, a decision that pushed him out of his comfort zone. His competitive streak and strategic mindset were further highlighted when he won the final Head of House challenge, securing one last leadership moment before the…
By Himal Parbhoo, CEO of FNB Cash Investments Every month across South Africa, millions of citizens gather in homes, community halls and places of worship to take part in the storied savings activity known as stokvel. Individually, these clubs may not account for massive sums of money but together the nearly 800,000 of them, representing…
Running a business in South Africa today requires more than ambition. Entrepreneurs face unique challenges, from managing cash flow in a cash‑heavy economy to navigating digital transformation and exploring new markets. To succeed, they need practical guidance, strong networks, and the confidence to act decisively. According to the 2024/2025 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, an…
The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Dada Morero, together with the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Nomoya Mnisi, officially launched the Gauteng Spaza Shop and Informal Traders Expo Summit on Tuesday. The launch, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Economic Development and Business Culture, serves as a precursor to…
The Rand Show is switching Johannesburg into full festival mode this coming Easter weekend, bringing five highenergy days of live music, family entertainment and crowdpleasing spectacle to the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 2–6 April 2026, open daily 09:00–19:00 (entrance gates close 18:00). Modern audiences expect more than something to see – they want moments…
TANA MALINGA The Standard Bank Group reinforced its commitment to strengthening South Africa’s local economy through its headline partnership with Proudly South African at the 2026 Buy Local Summit & Expo. Held over two days, 16-17 March 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre, the 14th Buy Local Summit & Expo brought together government leaders, corporate…
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, is pleased to report positive progress in the implementation of its waste recovery plan, following service disruptions emanating from recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents and inclement weather resulting in disposal limitations and turnaround times. To date, ten (10) out of twelve (12) depots have normalised waste…
