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AI Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026: Why AI Governance Can No Longer Be an Afterthought Johannesburg, South Africa: If your organisation is using AI, AI governance cannot be an afterthought. As artificial intelligence continues to transform the way organisations operate, the conversation is rapidly moving beyond AI adoption. Organisations are now having to confront increasingly important …

SMD is excited to announce the official launch of our new branded stands at Toy Kingdom in Sandton, marking an exciting new chapter in our retail presence. As of today, shoppers visiting Toy Kingdom Sandton can experience our products in a dedicated in-store space, making it easier than ever to discover, explore, and purchase some …

At a moment of global backlash, Johannesburg hosts historic summit on Africa Africa & African Diaspora Conference aims to continue in its goal to develop further strategies to bring Africans and people of African descent together to find ways to reverse the historic impact of enslavement, imperialism and colonialism. KEY POINTS The 2nd Africa & …

Recent calls to ban plastic carrier bags or replace them with paper overlook an important reality: South Africa is less than five months away from a significant circular-economy milestone that will require compliant plastic carrier and flat bags to contain 100% post-consumer recyclate from 1 January 2027. According to Anton Hanekom, Executive Director of Plastics …

Zero Debt is using the pressure of mid-2026 to remind South Africans of something many overlook: signing up for formal debt counselling carries real legal weight. As August lands households in the harder half of the financial year, this NCR-registered debt review and debt counselling provider reports that most people who contact it are not …

With winter’s grip loosening and spring on the horizon, Vaja is encouraging South African homeowners and businesses to treat the coming weeks as an ideal moment to plan a custom wellness installation. One of the country’s longest established manufacturers of saunas and steam rooms, the company observes that this stretch of the calendar is when …

Clean drinking water never goes out of season, and as August 2026 carries South Africa’s offices, homes, and businesses deeper into winter, keeping it flowing stays a constant task. Plastic Innovations, a plastic injection moulding manufacturer with over 35 years behind it, is turning renewed attention to the range of water dispenser bottles it makes …

Ask a question today and you may never see a list of blue links at all. More and more buyers are typing their queries straight into AI assistants and acting on whatever reply comes back. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot have turned into the opening move for research, and that habit is pushing businesses …

At the heart of Lamelle Pharmaceuticals is something much bigger than products, profits, data and efficacy. It is a belief that complimentary medicine should not simply address a condition; it should help people reclaim the parts of life that may have been disrupted by it. This philosophy comes to life in Lamelle Pharmaceuticals new campaign, …

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, Rosond highlights the inspiring career journeys of women who are breaking barriers, embracing new opportunities and building the future of mining through determination, continuous learning and leadership Women’s Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women who are shaping South Africa’s future while recognising the importance of …

Smart Tools vs Less Smart Meters Is Shelly Smarter than Eskom? Eskom’s Claim Eskom are actively encouraging consumers to switch to Smart Meters. Listening to SAFM this morning one of the presenters read out Eskom’s advert (radio’s version of editorial!) and one of the claim in the script, amongst others, was that Smart Meters “save …

Celebrating its Mangaung debut on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K will put a record R337 200 prize purse on the line, adding an extra layer of excitement to the city’s newest premier road running event. The impressive prize purse is complemented by a series of innovative incentives designed to …

Lamelle Research Laboratories has once again been recognised by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the Best Luxury Beauty Brand in South Africa for 2026, marking the second consecutive year in the South African skincare brand has received this prestigious accolade. For more than 20 years, Lamelle Research Laboratories has been redefining what professional skincare can achieve …

What the 4.3% Inflation Rate Actually Means for Your Monthly Budget Lower food and fuel prices are providing some relief for South African households, even as electricity and water tariffs continue to rise. 19 August 2026: South Africa’s headline inflation rate slowed to 4.3% in July 2026, down from 5.0% in June, according to the …

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month in August, women are increasingly taking their place on the factory floor, in technical workshops and across engineering environments, helping manufacture the infrastructure that keeps the country’s electricity network running. Manufacturing and engineering have traditionally been viewed as male-dominated industries. Today, however, more women are choosing careers in technical …

Sangari South Africa has been appointed an official distributor of Interplay Learning’s SkillMill, an immersive skilled trades training solution. “The partnership brings Interplay’s always-on immersive training platform, featuring expert-led video lessons, hands-on 3D simulations and VR experiences to educational institutions, workforce development organisations and businesses across South Africa,” explained Dr Darius Sangari, Director of Sangari …

On International Women in Engineering Day 2026, ABB’s Adeline Maleka and Nokulunga Dube reflect on their career journeys, the importance of diversity, and the opportunities shaping Africa’s engi-neering future. Celebrated annually on 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) recognises the achievements of women engineers around the world while highlighting the importance of greater …

At the Starbucks Hillcrest store, the regulars have started bringing their families in. They want them to meet Musawenkosi Mosikili, the barista behind the counter who has just been named Starbucks South Africa’s 2026 National Champion. The store has only been open a year. You would not know it from the way people talk about …

Commuters and pedestrians in Johannesburg’s bustling Jewel City were brought to an unexpected halt on Friday, 31 July 2026 as a giant, solid block of ice took over the precinct. The public art-style installation, which slowly melted throughout the day, was eventually revealed to be the launchpad for the new Hunter’s ICED range. In a …

Pretoria-based digital marketing agency breaks down one of SEO’s most misunderstood concepts and explains how businesses can start earning the right links. PRETORIA, South Africa — Click Results has published a new guide explaining what backlinks are, why they matter for search rankings, and how South African business owners can begin building them without falling …

Pretoria-based digital marketing agency explains the most common causes of slow-loading websites and why the fix is often simpler than business owners expect. PRETORIA, South Africa — Click Results has published a new article tackling a problem that quietly costs businesses visitors and enquiries every day: a website that takes too long to load. The …

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) are often regarded as the backbone of the South African economy. They are expected to generate employment, foster innovation, and promote inclusive growth. Policy documents, speeches by various government representatives, and development strategies consistently emphasise the importance of SMMEs in shaping the country’s economic future. And yet, the reality on …

The concept of retiring has long been associated with downsizing – buying a smaller place, saving on costs and getting rid of excess furniture. But as with all things retirement, trends are changing, with many retirees preferring to invest in freestanding homes or places that better suit their needs, particularly in secure estates. “Retirement has …