Johan Nel Most people pick up their first set of weights with one thing in mind: how they look. It is a perfectly reasonable place to start. But if that is the only reason you are training, you are missing the bigger picture by a considerable margin. The most compelling argument for strength training has…
South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges: persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food production. A new pilot is testing whether both can be tackled at once by developing unemployed youth into micro-farming entrepreneurs. A farming initiative led by non-profit organisation Afrika Tikkun, and funded and supported by impact investor E Squared Investments, is positioning small-scale…
With just weeks to go until the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, adidas has unveiled the official race merchandise collection, celebrating Africa’s biggest marathon as it continues its journey toward Abbott World Marathon Major status. The collection celebrates the energy, culture, and ambition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, designed for runners chasing personal bests,…
A study of business elites across four African countries finds that local private sector coordination is not just an economic matter — it shapes the quality of national institutions, including democratic ones. Shaka Sisulu received his Doctor of Philosophy in International Business from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the…
Payroll software with automatic regulatory updates should be the standard, not an upsell. Payroll regulations keep pace with a fast-moving and complex world, keeping payroll professionals on their toes. PwC’s Payroll Complexity Survey highlighted this trend last year, writing that “payroll regulations are evolving more rapidly and payroll compliance is coming under increasing scrutiny by…
South African farmers are under growing pressure from rising input costs, climate volatility, and the need to build long‑term resilience, yet many remain unsure how carbon markets can work in a practical, credible way for agriculture. It is against this backdrop that Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) is pleased to announce its partnership with Orizon Agriculture, a…
Engen proudly partnered with Chery Group South Africa for the launch of its premium sub-brand Lepas and the highly anticipated Lepas L4, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of strategic relationships within South Africa’s automotive sector. The collaboration saw Engen play an active role in both the pre-launch drive experience and the exclusive gala…
S’Bonise and Win Winner after the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates at Athlone Stadium on 5 May 2026 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix The Betway Premiership officially concluded the final two S’bonise & Win Dial Up fixtures of the season, with a supporter from Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United walking away with life-changing…
Botswana’s Wings for Life World Run continued its upward trajectory in 2026, held at the iconic Royal Aria Stadium on Sunday, the 10th of May, with 450 participants taking part in the country’s second edition of the global event, marking strong year-on-year growth and cementing Botswana’s place in the worldwide movement running for spinal cord injury…
Mamelodi Sundowns ended their Betway Premiership campaign on a disappointing note after suffering a 3-2 defeat against TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, May 12. Early goals from Victor Letsoalo and Sedwyn George saw Bernard Parker’s side race into a 2-0 lead before the Brazilians hit back with a quick-fire brace from Bryan…
