On the 28 July, South Africa joined the global community in marking World Hepatitis Day 2025, which is observed annually to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and to call for urgent action to eliminate it as a public health threat. Under the theme “Let’s Break It Down,” this year’s campaign urged governments, healthcare systems, and…
Christo Wessels Smart homes and connected cars have generated plenty of hype over the past 15 years, but the progress we have made in this time is undeniable. Smart speakers, digital cameras and efficient LED lighting are just some of the smart home features that have rapidly become common in many households. When it comes…
Lifelong connections, bonding over meals, and matching tattoos are some of the quirks that connect the Springboks to their real-life BFFEs Today sees the launch of Castle Lager’s It’s How We’re Made bite-size, social media, documentary, featuring the best friendships of Springbok Rugby World Cup winners Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche and their real-life ‘ride or…
Bradley Elliott In June this year, the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Strasbourg Plenary deemed South Africa successful in “substantially completing” its 22-item Action Plan for removal from the FATF greylist. This has set the stage for an authorised onsite visit in October when FATF will determine whether South Africa can finally be scrubbed from…
Webinar connects SMMEs with practical tools for growth and compliance The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is helping small businesses tap into the opportunities within the beer industry through its recent Brewing Business Success webinar, which connected over 50 participants with experts in compliance, digital marketing, retail, and skills development. “There’s a huge appetite among entrepreneurs…
As the rising cost of living continues to strain household budgets across South Africa, many families are looking for smarter ways to manage their money and stretch their resources further. As National Savings Month comes to a close, FNB is encouraging homeowners to take a fresh look at how their home loan access funds facility…
John Loos When it comes to broker perceptions of commercial property investor demand relative to supply across South Africa’s major metro regions, the City of Cape Town continues to be perceived as the strongest market, showing the most significant “under-supply” across all three major commercial property sectors. At the other end of the spectrum, Greater…
Prof. Yudhvir Seetharam When data professionals rely on someone else to pitch their ideas, the edge is lost, As data becomes increasingly central to the business strategy, the expectations of data teams are shifting. They’re no longer just enablers; they’re expected to influence, initiate and lead. But influence doesn’t come from being right; it comes…
Standard Bank data shows that a significant portion of its customers, even among those earning a stable income, don’t have an immediate accessible cash savings that can serve as emergency savings. More than 45% of clients have no accessible emergency savings. Among Private Banking clients, who earn between R25,000 and R58,000 a month, more than…
The power system continues to operate reliably, showing ongoing resilience in effectively meeting winter electricity demand. When occasional system constraints arise, they are effectively managed through the strategic deployment of emergency reserves during morning and evening peak periods. Since 15 May 2025, there has been no loadshedding, with only 26 hours recorded between 1 April…
