Many small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa are struggling to reach their full potential because of the costs and complexities involved in finding and recruiting the right people. Affordable solutions that help connect them to high-quality candidates are key to changing this picture. “With an estimated collective turnover of nearly R5.3 trillion…
Ordinary South Africans will effectively face a tax increase because the government has once again, decided not to adjust personal income tax brackets to keep up with the rising cost of living. This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. This means that as prices go up and workers get small salary increases just to keep…
Lesego Pitso, a 23-year-old entrepreneur from Rustenburg, has launched KandlesbyLP a bespoke candle company blending artistry, wellness, and personalized fragrance. Driven by a passion for scent and a desire to create unique, high-quality products, Pitso is filling a gap in both the mainstream and luxury candle markets. KandlesbyLP candles are crafted using locally sourced ingredients,…
With several long weekends, school holidays, and first-quarter fatigue setting in, South Africans seem to be taking time off in April to travel. Consumers also become a little more generous around this time – but not as much as before. Standard Bank data shows an uptick in spending on donations and charity in April –…
As travel and family gatherings are traditionally the hallmarks of the Easter holiday period, FNB data forecasts increased spend over this period, led by accommodation, flights, fuel, DIY and hardware, as well as clothing categories. The bank notes that, last year, it saw an increase of 7.41% YOY in spend during the height of the…
Ordinary South Africans will effectively face a tax increase because the government has once again, decided not to adjust personal income tax brackets to keep up with the rising cost of living. This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. This means that as prices go up and workers get small salary increases just to keep…
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Beverage Entrepreneurship Conference in 2024, Brewster Academy is back with the second edition. Last year’s conference attracted over 100 entrepreneurs along with a network of strategic partners and stakeholders who greatly enriched the event. This year founder Apiwe Mawela aiming even bigger by targeting beverage industry game changers…
As South Africa’s first mechanic-focused rewards platform, Castrol FastScan has gained significant traction, passing 1 440 member sign-ups in less than six months since it was launched in October 2024. The rapid adoption signals strong demand for a platform that not only rewards mechanics for their loyalty to one of South Africa’s leading lubricants brands…
The Rand Show 2025 is proud to announce the return of one of its most impactful and empowering offerings — the Public Sector Hall, which will once again take centre stage in Hall 5 of the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 17 to 21 April 2025. This dedicated space will host a wide range of government departments,…
The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) is embarking on its second decade with a new set of goals, informed by a new world order in which renewable energy, 4IR, digital skills are at the core. With a refreshed board of trustees, its goal for 2025 and beyond is to help provide the pipeline of…
