As families prepare for the 2026 academic year, 1Life Insurance’s annual Back-to-School Survey reveals that stress and financial pressures remain a major concern for parents, despite encouraging signs of progress in budgeting. An overwhelming 95% of respondents admitted that back-to-school preparations were stressful, highlighting the emotional toll this period continues to take on households. The…
As South African children return to school, parents and caregivers are urged to place road safety at the top of their back-to-school checklist. Road accidents remain one of the most serious threats to children in South Africa, with devastating and often lifelong consequences for families. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for otherwise…
“A SAFER, SMOOTHER, SMARTER WAY TO ENTER FNB STADIUM” Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) has confirmed the launch of MyTicket, its own proprietary ticketing platform, together with a strategic move to manage ticketing and access control in-house across the stadiums and venues under its management. The decision follows a detailed review of challenges experienced over…
Chery South Africa has confirmed the renewal of its sponsorship of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series after four successful years, extending the agreement for an impressive three-year period beginning in 2026. This renewed partnership also marks the fourth anniversary of Chery’s relaunch in South Africa, underscoring a shared commitment to excellence and a vision that has consistently…
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 the core offerings of employee benefits, forward-thinking employers are looking to provide benefits to their employees that address long-term financial risks beyond the…
787 Airplane Flying Above Country Side View Shot Milestone underscores Etihad’s expanding footprint across Africa Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within…
Bradley Elliot 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 throughout the private and public sectors. Tax…
South African carrier achieves world-leading 91.06% punctuality rating, reinforcing commitment to operational excellence and customer trust FlySafair has been recognised as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa region for 2025, according to the annual Cirium On-Time Performance Review, the aviation industry’s gold standard for reliability metrics. The South African low-cost carrier…
Black and female-owned petrochemicals company, WASAA Gases, has announced that it has acquired the concession to build and operate the largest liquified petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in South Africa in a ground-breaking investment that buttresses the company’s position as one of the foremost emerging players in the oil and gas sector in South Africa and…
For many South Africans, January feels notoriously long, and there’s a very real financial reason behind the joke. An analysis of salaried workers’ pay cycles by Standard Bank shows that the gap between December and January pay dates is longer than any other month. With public holidays, shutdowns, and year-end leave, the festive season fast-tracks…
