Many South Africans are paying for solar systems that do not perform as promised. As loadshedding lingers and electricity tariffs continue to rise, the rush toward solar has accelerated. Yet thousands of households and businesses are left disappointed when their systems underperform, break down or fail long before they should. Much of this frustration could…
As the world observes Men’s Health Awareness Month, new findings from the recent 1Life Insurance Movemberpoll reveals a concerning reality – only 14% of South African men surveyed undergo regular health screenings. Worryingly, 33% of men reported that they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns, highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices….
South Africa’s entrepreneurs are the engine of economic growth, but too often they’re locked out of the very industries and markets their ideas could transform. Breaking through these barriers requires access, mentorship and the right connections. That’s why in the DHL Route to Market 2025 competition, the real reward is helping entrepreneurs break barriers and gain access…
This November, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is reigniting the conversation on sustainability with the #GlassRecyclingChallenge 2025, an inspiring call to action that proves ordinary South Africans can drive extraordinary impact. The challenge aims to collect 280 tons of glass across Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, highlighting how small, consistent actions can build toward a…
Conza’s Biscuits, run by a mother and daughters, teams up with Tiger Brands to scale up and supply major retailers and franchises Since 2004, Conza’s Biscuits, a proudly South African, all women-owned business, has been delighting communities with its handcrafted vanilla biscuits. Founded by entrepreneur Constance Chauke and incorporated in 2017, it is now managed…
Peach Payments, a leading African payment service provider, has partnered with the global Anti-Financial Crime platform RelyComply to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance capabilities and support its expansion into new African markets. Recognised as one of the 100 Most Innovative Fintech Startups of 2024 by CB Insights, Peach Payments offers a…
Residents from wards 50 and 129 gathered at Doornkop Hall on Saturday, 8 November 2025, for a Community-Based Planning (CBP) feedback session aimed at reviewing progress over the past three years and refining priorities for inclusion in the City of Johannesburg’s five-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP). City officials from key entities and departments – including…
The story of K-Way is inextricably linked to the Krawitz family’s approach to business, where stubbornness and vision combined to create something distinctly South African. In 1981, Arthur Krawitz acquired a factory to support Cape Union Mart’s uniforms division. The products made at the new factory quickly gained popularity for their durability and functionality. The…
In the wake of the year-end exams, countless high school students and their parents are faced with the reality that they may need to make a call on whether to continue with Pure Maths or change to Maths Literacy. It’s a double-edged sword, as Pure Maths opens more doors when considering study options; however Maths…
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements today reaffirmed its commitment to providing dignified housing while issuing an impassioned call for beneficiary responsibility, following the tabling of its Annual Report and an engagement session with the Gauteng Legislature’s Human Settlements Portfolio Committee and community leaders. The Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Human Settlements, Ms….
