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Hisense Launches Soweto Football Pitch Project

Thursday marked a landmark day for grassroots football in Soweto as Hisense South Africa officially launched the development of a new community soccer pitch, using the moment to send a powerful me…

1d ago·4 min read·745 words

Magic: The Gathering Assembles The Marvel Super Heroes

Marvel and Magic: The Gathering fans get ready for one of the biggest tabletop team-ups yet, as Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes brings comic book icons into the world of strategy card pla…

1d ago·4 min read·774 words

Star Wars And He-man Drive Surge In ‘kidult’ Toy Spending

As two of the world’s most iconic franchises, Star Wars and Masters of the Universe, return to the spotlight with new content and renewed cultural relevance, a powerful shift is playing out in toy…

1d ago·4 min read·794 words

Fifa Fever Meets The Collectibles Economy: Global Brands Are Betting Big On Licensed Play

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is accelerating, and global brands are preparing for more than a sponsorship race. They are positioning for a far bigger commercial opportunity unfolding i…

1d ago·5 min read·833 words

Ai Isn’t Replacing Agencies - It’s Reshaping How They Compete

As generative AI rapidly transforms the marketing landscape, the future of agencies is not about replacement but reinvention. While early discussions framed AI as a potential threat to agencies an…

1d ago·6 min read·1086 words

Skills In Motion: Building Africa’s Next Generation Of Operators

As South Africa marks Youth Month, the conversation around young people’s futures must move beyond opportunities alone to the systems, skills, and support needed to help them build sustainable car…

1d ago·5 min read·935 words

Sahpra's Glp-1 Crackdown Exposes A Trust Crisis In South Africa's Longevity Industry

As regulators move against unregistered GLP-1 and GIP medicines, NADclinic South Africa says the next phase of longevity medicine must be built on clinical governance, diagnostics, transparency an…

1d ago·6 min read·1177 words

Most South African Online Gamblers Say They're In Control. The Data Suggests Otherwise

Yazi's WhatsApp-based research uncovers widespread financial sacrifice, borrowing and loss-chasing behaviours among South African online gamblers   A new national study conducted by local rese…

1d ago·7 min read·1225 words

South Africa Joins Global Neurodiversity Pride Week For The First Time

Johannesburg, South Africa – A few years ago, a South African parent looking for support for a neurodivergent child might have found a therapist, a school and perhaps an online support group. Thos…

3d ago·3 min read·545 words

Media Info: Create A Luxurious Winter Bathroom Retreat

Johannesburg, 10 June. Every winter, South Africans share the seasonal refrain: “It’s so cold; this winter is going to be a cold one.” Like every year, we forget what winter entails. While we miss…

3d ago·6 min read·1010 words

Magic Returns To College With Secrets Of Strixhaven

For fans of fantasy, strategy and beautifully illustrated collectible trading cards, Magic: The Gathering’s Secrets of Strixhaven offers a return to the imaginative setting of Strixhaven Universit…

3d ago·3 min read·589 words

The Hidden Cost Of Living Crisis Is No Longer Inflation - It Is Energy

By Luna Nortje, Deputy General Manager at Hisense SA South Africa continues to speak about the cost-of-living crisis in familiar terms: inflation, fuel prices, and interest rates. But inside h…

Jun 4·5 min read·854 words

Hisense Powers Up For Fifa World Cup 2026 With New Tv Launch

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is setting the stage for an unparalleled FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience, both on and off the field. Just weeks before …

Jun 4·5 min read·932 words

Finfind Partners With The Silulo Foundation To Expand Funding Access For Underserved Msmes

Finfind, South Africa’s most powerful fund matching platform for business funding has announced a partnership with the Silulo Foundation. This practical, high-impact collaboration aims to help to…

Jun 2·6 min read·1052 words

You Can’t Measure What You Can’t Define – Or Can You? (part 3 Of 5)

Rethinking Performance – Part Three In Part 3 of Rethinking Performance, written by Camille Rabier, Consultant at 21st Century, the series shifts from diagnosing the gaps in performance system…

Jun 2·7 min read·1264 words

South African Women Are Missing This Essential Nutrient

SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN ARE NOT GETTING ENOUGH FIBRE We all know protein matters. We know the right carbohydrates and healthy fats have an important place in a balanced lifestyle. But one essential …

May 20·4 min read·709 words

Opinion Piece: Rethinking Performance: Why Behaviour Remains The Missing Link In Evaluation

Rethinking Performance - Part 2 Part 1 argued that performance systems are incomplete when they privilege outcomes over the conditions through which those outcomes are created. In this second ar…

May 20·7 min read·1231 words

125 Years Of Hansgrohe And The Designers Who Made Axor A Luxury Language

125 Years of Hansgrohe and the Designers Who Made AXOR a Luxury Language Johannesburg, May 2026. As the Hansgrohe Group celebrates 125 years since Hans Grohe opened his workshop in Germany’s Bla…

May 19·6 min read·1077 words

World Whisky Day: Whisky Lovers Challenged To Stop Saving Their Best Bottles

World Whisky Day is celebrated on the 16th of May, and Glenfiddich is calling time on one of whisky’s most entrenched habits: saving the best bottle for another day. For decades, premium whisky …

May 15·5 min read·819 words

Hidden Inefficiencies Are Draining South African Businesses

Global supply chain disruption and rising operational pressure are forcing businesses to rethink how they manage operations, logistics, and execution. As South African businesses continue grappl…

May 15·5 min read·815 words

Medical Cannabis In Sa: What Section 21 Means

Understanding Section 21: The Only Legal Pathway for Medical Cannabis Access in South Africa Most South Africans have heard of medical cannabis. Far fewer understand how it legally reaches a p…

May 14·1 min read·80 words

Mega Evolution Returns With Chaos Rising

Pokémon TCG fans and collectors have a new date to mark on the calendar. The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Chaos Rising expansion is set for release on 22 May 2026, bringing a fresh wave of strate…

May 14·1 min read·89 words

Setting The Beat Of Water: 125 Years Of Hansgrohe Innovation

SETTING THE BEAT OF WATER SINCE 1901 hansgrohe has defined innovation Johannesburg, May 2026. For 125 years, hansgrohe has done more than make bathroom products. It has reimagined how people l…

May 14·1 min read·88 words

Opinion Piece: Why The Best Leaders Start With Themselves.

Why Great Leaders Learn to Lead Themselves First — and Then Everyone Else Leadership is often spoken about as if it is a set of techniques – how to motivate, how to delegate, how to manage chang…

May 12·1 min read·96 words

If Ai Is Doing The Work, Should We Still Pay For The Results?

Reward Integrity in the Age of Hybrid Intelligence: Why Output, Accountability and Initiative Remain the Bedrock of Variable Pay – Insights by Dr Chris Blair This article, written by Dr Chris …

May 11·1 min read·86 words

Consensuality, A Couples Intimacy Brand, Launches In The Garden Route With A New Retreat Concept

Cape Town, South Africa, May 2026, A new South African brand is entering the relationship, hospitality, and personal development space with a model designed to address a specific and often overloo…

May 7·1 min read·84 words

New Partnership Helps To Boost Msme Funding In Kwazulu-natal

THE DURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY TEAMS UP WITH FINFIND TO BOOST MSME FUNDING IN KWAZULU NATAL Durban, South Africa – 07 May — The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC has ann…

May 7·1 min read·84 words

Glow Through Winter: Meet Gloot’s Girl Essentials Pack

Gloot Launches the Girl Essentials Pack: An Affordable Daily Wellness Ritual for Women As winter arrives and energy drops, many women notice their immunity weakens, stress increases, and they …

May 6·1 min read·85 words

Solarpop Launches Spot It! South Africa

Great white sharks, vuvuzelas, lions, dolphins, melktert, Soweto Towers, potjiekos, giraffes and rugby balls are just some of the proudly South African icons featured in the brand-new South Africa…

May 5·1 min read·81 words

Games On The Go For Mother’s Day

Stuck on what to give Mom this Mother’s Day? Consider gifting her a range of compact games she can play with her family and friends anywhere. From a relaxed afternoon at home to a weekend away, a …

May 5·1 min read·97 words

The New Hansgrohe Addstoris S Accessories Complete The Feel Good Bathroom

The new hansgrohe AddStoris S accessories complete the feel‑good bathroom Every detail tells a story Johannesburg, May 2026. A tidy bathroom makes it easier to start the day feeling relaxed. C…

May 5·1 min read·87 words

Opinion Piece: Series: Rethinking Performance Part 1

Series: Rethinking Performance - Part 1 The first article in the Rethinking Performance series, written by Camille Rabier from 21st Century, argues that most performance systems remain incomplet…

May 5·1 min read·80 words

The Achievement Zone: On Behalf Of Clive Robinson, Md Of Tutor Doctor Sa

“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” – Jane Goodall. Tutor Doctor South Africa is encouraging parents to take a closer look at learning disengagement, noting that many children are not…

May 4·1 min read·92 words

Neurodiversity Pride Week Comes To South Africa This June

From 11 to 17 June, Neurodiversity Pride Week comes to South Africa for the first time as part of a global movement spanning more than 50 countries. At its centre is 16 June, a date already tied t…

May 4·1 min read·97 words

Building Ethical Ai Governance In Hr: From Policy To Practice

Building Ethical AI Governance in HR: From Policy to Practice South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Notice 3880 of 2026) has arrived at a moment when AI tools are already embedded in HR workf…

Apr 28·1 min read·86 words

Tension Builds As Aquila Boxing Weigh-in Sets The Tone For Fight Night

The temperature rose quickly at today’s Aquila Boxing Promotions weigh-in, as fighters made weight and came face-to-face ahead of Knockout Chaos 1. What should have been routine didn’t stay so l…

Apr 27·1 min read·96 words

Aquila Boxing Promotions Launches Knockout Chaos 1 With Explosive 2026 Fight Night Line-up

Aquila Boxing Promotions opened its 2026 campaign with the official launch of Knockout Chaos 1, setting the scene for a fight card that already feels like it will carry real consequence early in t…

Apr 27·1 min read·90 words

The Rise Of The Bathroom Selfie: How Skincare Became A Signal Of Personal Identity

Skincare has quietly changed. What used to be a simple, behind-the-scenes routine has become something far more personal, a reflection of how we live, what we value, and how much we actually under…

Apr 27·1 min read·97 words

The Ai Antidote: Autonomous Home Ecosystems Reducing Tech Fatigue And Improving Quality Of Life

As global research shows 89% of consumers are overwhelmed by fragmented smart home technology, Hisense South Africa demonstrates how invisible, autonomous AI is actively reducing daily stress, ele…

Apr 27·1 min read·86 words

How Data Is Rewriting The Rules Of Road Safety In Africa’s Logistics Sector

Marked annually on 28 April, World Day for Safety and Health at Work offers a timely moment to reflect on how safety is evolving across Africa’s transport and logistics sector. In leading operatio…

Apr 27·1 min read·86 words

Pokémon Professor Kyle Bremer Talks Tcgs

Influencer, dad, Pokémon professor and tech professional Kyle Bremer is a big fan of trading card games, or TCGs as they are also called. He even has a tattoo of Blastoise on his arm. Blastoise is…

Apr 27·1 min read·90 words

Axor At Milan Furniture Fair 2026

AXOR Presents New Benchmarks in Personalised Bathroom Design at Milan Furniture Fair 2026 Johannesburg, April 2026. When the world’s leading furniture and design fair opens its doors in April,…

Apr 27·1 min read·80 words

Comfort At The Touch Of A Button: Hansgrohe Activera Q & S Select

New hansgrohe Activera Q&S Select Comfort at the Touch of a Button for Every Bathroom With Activera Q and S Select, hansgrohe expands its successful shower line with new functions and design o…

Apr 22·1 min read·91 words

Inside The Pressures Of Modern Learning

On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA April 2026 – During Stress Awareness Month, attention turns to a pressing issue in South Africa’s education system: learners face unprecedented…

Apr 21·1 min read·81 words

Redefining Performance: What Are We Really Measuring?

What exactly is performance? This second article in the two-part series by Camille Rabier from 21st Century, Rethinking Fairness and Performance, builds on Part 1 by asking the prior question: …

Apr 21·1 min read·80 words

Communications Under Pressure: Why Trust, Visibility And Reputation Are Shifting At Once

On behalf of Michelle Cavé: Founder and MD of Brandfundi (Pty) Ltd Communications teams now face a far more demanding environment. The challenge goes beyond more channels, content, or faster new…

Apr 21·1 min read·89 words

Sa Cannabis Market: Licensed Operator Bets On Compliance As Regulation Tightens

Bassani Health Moves to Bring Regulatory Clarity to South Africa’s Cannabis Market In a sector that’s spent years feeling its way through the dark, one company is doing something quietly radic…

Apr 21·1 min read·90 words

Axor Archivio: A Contemporary Dialogue Between Past And Present

AXOR Archivio Between Tradition and Modernity: AXOR Presents New Bathroom Collection with Barber Osgerby AXOR proudly presents AXOR Archivio, a new bathroom collection by renowned design stu…

Apr 21·1 min read·75 words

Opinion Piece: Rethinking Fairness And Performance - Part 1

The Misconception of Fairness This first article in the two-part series, written by Camille Rabier from 21st Century, Rethinking Fairness and Performance, examines why equality and equity, while…

Apr 20·1 min read·78 words

Axor Incava: Where Architecture Meets The Ritual Of Water

AXOR Incave AXOR Introduces a New Architectural Approach to the Shower,  Designed by Antonio Citteriox With AXOR Incava, designed by Antonio Citterio, AXOR introduces a new era of luxury bat…

Apr 20·1 min read·82 words

The Rise Of The Bathroom Selfie: How Skincare Became A Signal Of Personal Identity

Skincare has quietly changed. What used to be a simple, behind-the-scenes routine has become something far more personal, a reflection of how we live, what we value, and how much we actually under…

Apr 20·1 min read·97 words

Bundox Safari Co. Launches Agent Portal To Streamline Trade Access To Rates, Packages And Information

HOEDSPRUIT, GREATER KRUGER, SOUTH AFRICA, April 2026, Bundox Safari Co. has launched a new interactive Agent Portal designed to streamline trade workflows and provide travel agents with immediate …

Apr 20·1 min read·87 words

Interpol Warns Of Global Crime Networks, Sa Businesses Urged To Rethink Detection

Certified AI Access and Reality Defender position real-time detection as critical infrastructure as deepfake-enabled fraud becomes a scalable business model. Fraud has entered a new phase. What …

Apr 10·1 min read·83 words

Adaptive Leadership In Motion: Why Logistics Needs A Different Kind Of Strength

By Liesel Dentlinger, Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Executive, Unitrans In my experience, leadership has often been treated as a function of certainty –where experience is expected to prov…

Apr 9·1 min read·86 words

Ai Isn’t Shrinking Marketing Jobs - It’s Exposing A Bigger Talent Crisis

As generative AI accelerates content production across global marketing organisations, a new reality is emerging: the industry isn’t facing a shortage of ideas, it’s facing a shortage of people wh…

Apr 8·1 min read·87 words

Stones Safaris Unveils A New Approach To Safari Through Experience-led Activities

Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger, South Africa, April 2026, Stones Safaris has introduced a refined safari offering built around experience-led activities, designed to move beyond traditional game drive…

Apr 8·1 min read·82 words

Bright Beginnings Preschool Celebrates Linden Campus

Bright Beginnings Preschool’s Linden campus opened this year and has quickly settled into a happy rhythm that defines a nurturing early childhood development environment, with teachers, helpers an…

Apr 2·1 min read·81 words

Female Founders Announce Launch Of South Africa’s Premium Brand Advisory Firm: Aura

South Africa’s brand and communications landscape is set for a notable shift. Nicole Mirkin and Lee-Ann Caboz, two of the country’s most respected brand and communications strategists, have joined…

Apr 2·1 min read·80 words

Ai Fraud Defence Launches In South Africa As Deepfakes Hit Financial Institutions

Partnership with Certified AI Access and Reality Defender delivers real-time detection of AI-generated fraud across voice, video, image, and text for South African financial institutions. Certif…

Apr 1·1 min read·76 words

Influencers Share Their Favourite Holiday Games

Holiday time is upon us and whether it’s school holidays, religious holidays or long weekends, there’s lots of time to play. Solarpop influencers share their top hobbies and play pastimes for the …

Mar 26·1 min read·87 words

Procurement Can Buy Pr. It Cannot Buy Judgement.

By Michelle Cavé: Founder and Managing Director of Brandfundi Public Relations (PR) is often reduced to a cost line item, yet its real value lies in judgement, something standard procurement fra…

Mar 25·1 min read·79 words

Cape Town Fintech Happy Pay Raises $5m To Reinvent Bnpl In South Africa

Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech. The round also included participation from Fu…

Mar 23·1 min read·86 words

Why Hr Dashboards Are Now A Compliance Imperative — Not A “nice To Have”

From Metrics to Meaning: Designing HR Dashboards for Proactive Compliance in South Africa South Africa’s reward governance landscape is entering one of its most significant periods of change i…

Mar 20·1 min read·90 words

The Truck Driver Who Turns Overnight Stops Into A Living Archive Of Namibia

When Mogamat Salie Saban parks his truck for the night in a Namibian town, he does not disconnect. He works differently. Instead of withdrawing to a guesthouse, he seeks out people – usually eld…

Mar 18·1 min read·96 words

“hisense Celebrates 30 Years In Sa, Highlighting Local Manufacturing At Buy Local Summit & Expo

Hisense South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to local production  and manufacturing at the 14th Buy Local Summit & Expo, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg thi…

Mar 18·1 min read·87 words

Steinmüller Africa Opens Registration For 2026 Boiler Technology Course

Johannesburg - In a bid to plug a critical technical skills gap threatening South Africa’s industrial and energy sectors, engineering heavyweight Steinmüller Africa has officially opened registrat…

Mar 17·1 min read·82 words

Smart Mobility, Smarter Growth: Reimagining African Supply Chains For A Digital Decade

Smart mobility is more than a frequently used term – it is increasingly recognised as a source of competitive advantage, particularly in African logistics and transport, where implementation gaps …

Mar 17·1 min read·80 words

Press Release: Introducing Glow Mists By Gloot

FRAGRANCE – THE INVISIBLE ACCESSORY Introducing GLOW MISTS by Gloot There is something undeniably magical about fragrance. It lingers in the air long after you’ve left a room. It becomes part …

Mar 16·1 min read·91 words

Coaching: The Hidden Engine Of Engagement

Personal Growth drives Engagement: Why Coaching is no longer a luxury but a business imperative Disengagement is a business risk, not a mood Competitors cannot replicate an engaged, supporte…

Mar 16·1 min read·78 words

Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Powered By Byd

BYD South Africa has partnered with the iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, taking place on 11–12 April 2026 in Cape Town, bringing its innovative electric mobility solutions to one of South A…

Mar 13·1 min read·78 words

Byd Powered Car Of The Year Finalist Evaluation With Mobile Phev And Ev Charging

BYD South Africa deployed a prototype mobile electric vehicle charging unit at the South African Car of the Year finalist evaluation session on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at Zwartkops Raceway in Cent…

Mar 6·1 min read·89 words

Strategy Is Easy. Execution Is Everything

Strategy is easy. Execution is not. We know the drill – executive teams bunker down for a week and produce a strategy that will lead the organization forward to unheard of heights for the next y…

Mar 5·1 min read·91 words

The Paradox Of Leadership: Ntombizone Feni’s First Year As Ceo

The paradox of leadership in a growth chapter – Insights by CEO, Ntombizone Feni I did not expect “cognitive dissonance” to become one of the most accurate leadership terms in my vocabulary, b…

Mar 4·1 min read·95 words

Beyond The Pit: Why Mining Partnerships Are Being Redefined

By John Kettlewell, Executive: Agriculture & Mining, Unitrans The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba carried a familiar public narrative: policy reform, geopolitical positioning and capital…

Mar 2·1 min read·77 words

A Refreshing Reset For Your Tastebuds

By February, the novelty of New Year routines has worn off. The crisp taste of plain water can feel… predictable. You start craving something with a little more spark, a little more intrigue—but w…

Mar 2·1 min read·88 words

Celebrating 125 Years Of Hansgrohe: Setting The Beat Of Water Since 1901

THE HANSGROHE GROUP CELEBRATES AN EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY In 2026, the Hansgrohe Group celebrates an extraordinary milestone: 125 years of shaping the global water experience. Under the anniversary…

Feb 25·1 min read·86 words

Celebrate Pokémon Day At Toys R Us Menlyn On 28 Feb

Join the Pokémon excitement at Toys R Us Menlyn on 28 February from 9am to 12 midday. There’ll be balloons and Pokémon-themed décor, alongside face painting, fun photo opportunities, and plenty of…

Feb 25·1 min read·94 words

The Great Generational Handover: Why South Africa’s Middle Managers Are The Hinge Of 2026

The Great Generational Handover: Why South Africa’s Middle Managers Are the Hinge of 2026 and Beyond – Dr Chris Blair weighs in… “If the workplace were a relay race, South Africa is executing th…

Feb 23·1 min read·96 words

Jennifer Hadley Photography Announces A Curated 2026 Katmai Bear Photography Season

North Carolina, United States, February, 2026. Jennifer Hadley Photography has announced two wildlife photography tours to photograph bears in Katmai National Park, offering photographers rare, …

Feb 18·1 min read·79 words

Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Lot – The In-between Drink

Some drinks are obvious. Water quenches, soda excites, energy drinks promise a quick jolt. But life doesn’t always fit neatly into categories. Sometimes, you need something that sits perfectly in …

Feb 17·1 min read·81 words

Opinion Piece: Activating Leadership To Engage The Passive Workforce

Activating Leadership to engage the passive workforce – by Dr Lynne Derman and Camille Rabier “A passively complacent workforce is not a permanent fixture; it is a reflection of the environmen…

Feb 11·1 min read·83 words

Tchagra Trail Wilderness Consulting Launches A New Safari Experience In Photography And Tracking

South Africa, February 2026, Tchagra Trails Wilderness Consulting has announced the launch of its Kalahari Primitive Trail, a seven-day walking wilderness experience that brings together traditi…

Feb 9·1 min read·81 words

Magic: The Gathering Releases Lorwyn Eclipsed

Magic: The Gathering fans and newbies are thrilled to step back into the mysterious, dreamlike world of Lorwyn, only this time it's changed. Lorwyn Eclipsed, the latest set from MTG’s Universes Be…

Feb 6·1 min read·83 words

Back To Work, Back To Balance: Rethinking The 3pm Slump

As the year settles into its first full working weeks, the familiar rhythms of office life return. Calendars fill up, inboxes swell, and the steady hum of productivity takes over. But somewhere be…

Feb 5·1 min read·93 words

Back-to-school Lunchboxes That Just Make Sense

The start of a new school year brings its familiar mix of excitement and logistics. Uniforms are sorted, schedules are reset, and the ubiquitous question arises: what’s going into the lunchbox? Fo…

Feb 5·1 min read·81 words