In today’s competitive marketplace, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. A trade mark—whether it’s a name, logo, slogan, or even a distinctive color or shape—serves as a badge of origin, distinguishing your goods or services from those of others. While simply using a mark in commerce can create limited rights under common…
As businesses face growing pressure to attract and retain skilled employees, many are reassessing whether their employee benefits still reflect the realities facing most working families. While retirement and medical aid remain employee benefits core offerings, forward-thinking employers are looking to provide benefits to their employees that address long-term financial risks beyond the workplace. Education…
Vodacom Group has once again been certified and recognised as Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking its third consecutive win and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience. This prestigious certification and first place ranking have been awarded to Vodacom Group, alongside separate certifications for Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom…
69 million eWallets were sent in last 12 months 15 January 2026: First National Bank’s (FNB) customers have sent R42 billion via eWallet over the past 12 months, reflecting a growing trend in digital financial transactions and mobile money transfers. In total, 69 million eWallets were sent, averaging approximately 1.5 million transactions per month. This…
A U.S. federal court, applying California law, has recently held that a financial services firm had no cover under its professional liability policy for a client’s claim because the alleged misconduct was part of a single, interrelated course of conduct that began before the policy incepted. The court also found, independently, that cover failed because…
Gerda Steyn, one of South Africa’s most accomplished long-distance athletes with six Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon victories and three course records to her name, highlights a more personal milestone as one of her proudest: earning her place in the prestigious Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Blue Number Club (BNC). Despite her remarkable achievements on the…
By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Taxation issues are a familiar case for South Africans. Every taxpayer will always begrudge rises, as the phrase “only certainties in life being death and taxes” will attest, but recently proposed increases feel particularly unwanted. Beyond personal gripes, this new fiscal restructuring could unintentionally amplify risks…
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled Endless Worlds, its highly anticipated Inaugural World Journey taking place aboard EXPLORA I. Spanning 128 days starting from 6 January to 14 May 2029, this extraordinary east-to-west Journey is the brand’s first opportunity for guests to explore the globe through one continuous Journey across…
Tana Malinga South Africa is celebrating a proud moment as the Class of 2025 achieves a historic 88% matric pass rate, the highest in the country’s history. The results were officially announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, marking a powerful victory for learners, teachers, parents, and the entire education system. More than 900,000 learners…
The African National Congress marked its 114th anniversary. Honouring its founding in 1912 as Africa’s oldest liberation movement. The main celebrations took place in Moruleng, North West, where supporters, leaders and communities gathered for the traditional January 8 rally. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the annual January 8 Statement at Moruleng Stadium. His message centred…
