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FirstRand Foundation (FRF), the corporate foundation for the FirstRand Group, was recently appointed as Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa’s new Country Patron. Joining Mercedes-Benz South Africa as co-Country Patron, the FirstRand Foundation steps into a crucial role as both a major funding partner and high-profile advocate of the Foundation’s mission and will play …
Purpose-built facility for general aviation, turboprop operators, light jets, aircraft owners, charter companies, AMOs, EMS operators and aviation businesses Atlantic Aerodrome, Cape Town’s first purpose-built premium general aviation and turboprop base, will officially open in September 2026. Located just 40 minutes from Cape Town in the Swartland, this modern, low-congestion facility responds to the growing …
Publicis Production South Africa has quietly become one of the network’s most strategically important production hubs globally and is now recognised as one of only five Publicis Groupe Centres of Excellence worldwide, based on the calibre and scale of work produced locally for global brands. At the heart of the operation is an in-house production …
Chinese vehicles are becoming part of the used-car pricing mix, but the data points to a segmented market rather than a broad decline in used-car values. South Africa’s used-car market is showing signs of recalibration rather than broad-based price decline, with new data showing that average prices remained higher year-on-year in each of the first …
Germiston has quietly become one of the most practical places to rent in Gauteng. Sitting on the East Rand with solid transport links, a mix of shopping centres, and suburbs that range from well-kept to up-and-coming, it ticks a lot of boxes for people who want to live close to Johannesburg without paying Joburg prices. …
A car that no longer runs, or one that has been in a bad smash, can feel like a dead loss in the driveway. It takes up space, it is hard to shift, and most ordinary buyers run a mile the moment they hear the word “damaged”. The good news is that there is a …
Knowing what something is really worth matters in plenty of situations. Selling a property, settling an estate, sorting out insurance, or splitting assets in a divorce all need a proper figure that holds up when questioned. That figure comes from valuations carried out by trained people who look at hard facts rather than guesswork. Plenty …
Adding extra space to a property does not always mean building a brick room or signing off on a costly extension. Plenty of South African families solve their space problems with simple wooden structures that go up fast and cost far less than a permanent build. From a backyard hideaway to a sturdy post at …
A good roof keeps water out, holds in heat, and protects everything you own. Most people never think about it until something goes wrong. A leak shows up after a storm, shingles land in the yard, or a brown spot spreads on the ceiling. That is the moment most folks start looking for help, and …
Anyone who owns a home in Bucks County knows the weather can be rough on a roof. Hot, sticky summers give way to snow, ice, and freezing rain in the winter. That kind of swing wears down shingles year after year. So when a leak shows up or a few shingles blow off during a …
Most homeowners do not think much about their roof until it starts causing trouble. One day everything is fine, and the next there is a wet patch on the bedroom ceiling or a shingle sitting in the flower bed. When that happens, the first move for a lot of people is to grab their phone …
Our latest ad campaign – Awkward Last Words – is changing the way South Africa talks about death. By Grant Fietze, Executive Manager of Group Marketing Since 2012, Capital Legacy has been using humour to make conversations about wills more accessible. Most financial services companies talk at people. Instead, we decided to make them smile, …
In the month when we celebrate Mother’s Day and mark Child Protection Month, these three lessons from moms are worth remembering when planning for the future. By Lesley Erasmus, Executive Manager of Distribution Mothers are amazing. They have endless capacity for love and support?—?not to mention forgiveness!?—?for their children. They seem to have magic powers …
These four famous men share a surprising connection. Learn the lessons their stories teach about estate planning and protecting your legacy. Apart from being famous, can you guess what connects them? In life, they achieved great things. In death, they left chaos for their loved ones – all four died without a will. Bob Marley …
Setting up a home gym or kitting out a small training studio can cost a fortune if you buy everything brand new. The good news is that you don’t have to. There is a strong market for second-hand machines and iron all over California, and plenty of people have built solid setups for a small …
A treadmill is one of the most popular pieces of home cardio gear, and one of the most common things people give up on. That second part is good news for you. It means there are loads of barely run machines sitting in garages and spare rooms all over California, waiting for a new owner …
The C7 has claimed the Family category at the 2026 South African Car of the Year sponsored by Old Mutual Insure, giving OMODA important recognition in a competitive SUV segment. The result recognises a range that covers the key family SUV priorities, from space, comfort and safety to useful technology and efficient powertrain options. With …
Why South African business leaders are the biggest obstacle to scaling, and what to do about it 75% of employees across sub-Saharan Africa are actively watching for or seeking a new job, the highest rate of any region in the world (Gallup, 2024) Between 70% and 80% of South African small and medium enterprises fail …
Johannesburg: We are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using advanced digital tools and impersonation tactics to deceive victims and wear down communities’ trust and financial security. South Africa faces daily battles against increasingly …
Just two weeks after its release, South African rock icon Steve Louw is receiving some of the strongest reviews of his career for his acclaimed new album Traces of the Flood. From the United Kingdom and Europe to the United States and South Africa, critics are celebrating the album’s songwriting, musicianship, production, and emotional depth. The …
The current Met: Live in HD season, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, comes to an end with the screening of the final production on 14 and 16 June, exclusively at select Ster-Kinekor and Cinema Nouveau cinemas. This season has featured eight productions that have screened from October to mid-June 2026 …
Vincent Leygonie Retains South African BMX Freestyle Title At Park Lines Championship Pro Men’s Winner – Vincent Leygonie © Eric Palmer Johannesburg, South Africa – High-flying BMX action took over the SkyLab BMX Park in Bryanston as the Park Lines BMX Tournament hosted the official 2026 South African BMX Freestyle Championships. Sanctioned by Cycling South …
Young author releases children’s story Jacaranda Tree and poetry chapbook Locked In a Suitcase, encouraging South African youth to read, reflect, and trust their voices. In a world that often tells young people to wait their turn, South African matric student Naledi Setzin did the opposite. While still in high school, Setzin wrote and self-published …
By Natasha Olivier, Senior Product Manager, GET Rewards, a division of Achievement Awards Group It’s tempting to think that the more rewards there are to choose from, the better. Behavioural science says that’s not true. The days of rewards catalogues and warehouses are well and truly behind us. Technology has transformed the rewards landscape and …