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For a long time, keeping kosher while travelling meant sticking to a handful of well-known destinations. New York, Israel, parts of London, maybe Paris. Going anywhere off that beaten path meant packing boxes of food, skipping meals at restaurants, and spending half the trip worrying about what was safe to eat. Africa, with all its …
Umhlanga has gone from a quiet beachside suburb north of Durban to one of the most sought-after addresses in KwaZulu-Natal. The growth over the past 15 years has been dramatic. New commercial developments, office parks, shopping centres, medical facilities, and residential estates have transformed the area into a self-contained city within a city. And the …
Most people only think about valuations when they’re forced to. A bank asks for one during a bond application. An insurance claim requires one. A divorce settlement needs assets valued. An estate has to be wound up. The valuation itself is often treated as a box-ticking exercise, something to get done and filed away. But …
Cape Town’s property market operates differently from the rest of South Africa. The city has a limited supply of land, a high concentration of wealth, and a lifestyle offering that attracts both local and international buyers. These factors combine to create a market where demand consistently pushes against supply, and prices in desirable areas have …
South Africa’s economy is built on assets. Property, farmland, factories, equipment, vehicles, art collections, and business interests all represent stored value. Knowing what those assets are worth at any given moment matters for tax, insurance, lending, buying, selling, and settling disputes. The challenge is that different types of assets require different approaches to valuation. A …
Property investment in South Africa has created more millionaires than almost any other asset class. That’s not a bold claim. It’s a fact that plays out in the net worth statements of ordinary South Africans who bought property at the right time, held it, and let the combination of capital growth and rental income do …
There’s a reason wendy houses have been a part of South African properties for generations. They’re affordable, they go up fast, and they solve problems that brick-and-mortar additions simply can’t match on the same budget. Need extra storage? A wendy house handles it. Need a place for a domestic worker or security guard? Sorted. Want …
HOT 102.7FM, 2025 Telkom Commercial Station of the Year, is turning up the dial with a refreshed on-air line-up designed to keep listeners engaged from sunrise to late night, blending the station’s signature Old Skool sound with the personalities listeners know and love. The updated schedule builds on HOT 102.7FM’s winning formula: great music, credible …
Smelling good shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for people who can afford R2,000 bottles. But that’s exactly how the mainstream fragrance market is set up. Walk into any department store and the prices on the shelves are enough to make anyone think twice. A 50ml bottle of a popular designer scent can cost more than …
As South Africa continues to confront the dual pressures of energy insecurity and climate commitments, the transition to alternative energy sources has never been more urgent. With abundant solar irradiation, strong wind corridors and growing interest in green hydrogen, the country is well positioned to accelerate its renewable journey, provided infrastructure, investment and policy alignment …
Managed Services: engineering-led or helpdesk-led? Johannesburg, South Africa – As enterprises become increasingly dependent on always-on digital platforms, the role of managed services is undergoing a critical shift. What was once seen as a support function is now a determinant of operational resilience, business continuity, and executive confidence. According to Petre Agenbag, Service Delivery Manager …
Africa’s first golf trade and investment convention has officially launched, calling on stakeholders across the tourism, hospitality, and golf sectors to partner in unlocking high-impact opportunities across the continent and beyond. The African Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) is the continent’s first platform of its kind, designed to connect the global golf tourism ecosystem with Africa’s …
After 40 years as one of South Africa’s leading development agencies, Kagiso Trust says it intends to expand its impact across the continent. The move, announced by chairperson Mankoni Ntsaba in the Trust’s new annual report, marks a strategic pivot that recognises the continent’s interconnected development challenges and solutions. “South Africa’s development is intrinsically linked …
Entries officially open today (Monday 20 April 2026) for South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, that will take place on three consecutive Sundays in August with the action kicking off in Durban on 2 August, followed by Cape Town on 9 August, and culminating in Johannesburg on 16 August 2026. Thousands …
The global polymer market is currently undergoing significant disruption, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on energy markets, trade routes and supply chains. These developments have resulted in sharp increases in feedstock costs and unprecedented volatility in polymer pricing worldwide. As polymers are derived primarily from petroleum-based products such …
Travel insurance is still too often treated as an optional extra. But when a medical emergency strikes while abroad, it can mean the difference between getting the care you need or facing potential overwhelming financial and practical fallout. Most travellers plan carefully for where they will stay, what they will pack and what they want …
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is marking World Malaria Day (25 April) by raising awareness about malaria symptoms in children and why early treatment is critical. Malaria remains one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases worldwide, and children under five are the most vulnerable. The illness is spread through the bite of an …
The Johannesburg Crypto Exchange (JCE) is building a regulated-focused exchange infrastructure suited to South African market requirements, combining listing facilitation, OTC compliance processes, and bespoke hardware components. The platform targets operators and liquidity providers seeking compliant connectivity and a pragmatic path to on-chain and off-chain settlement. FasterCapital’s ongoing contribution to JCE during this phase includes: …
Comic Con Cape Town is almost here, and Solarpop is making sure visitors feel the fun from the moment they arrive. At this year’s Comic Con Cape Town, which runs from 30 April to 3 May 2026, Solarpop is creating an immersive, high-energy space designed to pull fans straight into a world of play. Pokémon …
New article outlines how hairstylists, therapists and other beauty professionals can secure salon employment before arriving in an unfamiliar city. Cape Town, South Africa — Salon Recruiter, a self-service beauty industry recruitment platform, has published a new article aimed at beauty professionals planning a move to a new city. The piece addresses a challenge familiar …
Pretoria law firm highlights the professional due diligence steps that separate informed purchases from expensive mistakes. PRETORIA, South Africa — OAK Law has published a guide making the case for why commercial property buyers should involve a conveyancer in title deed verification from the outset, not after problems have already surfaced. The article speaks to …
Pretoria bespoke boutique addresses one of the most overlooked challenges in wedding planning: helping mothers find a dress that feels elegant, modern, and unmistakably theirs. PRETORIA, South Africa — Champagne Kisses, a bespoke bridal and formalwear boutique in Wingatepark, Pretoria, has published a comprehensive style guide for mothers of the bride and groom navigating one …
Johannesburg homeowners can now access practical guidance on protecting solar panel investments from bird nesting damage. Johannesburg, South Africa – Eco Smart Pest Control has published a detailed guide for Johannesburg homeowners dealing with an increasingly common problem: birds nesting under rooftop solar panels. The guide addresses how bird activity quietly undermines solar performance, damages …
Midrand-based appliance repair specialist addresses one of the most common dilemmas facing South African households with ageing appliances. MIDRAND, GAUTENG — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide tackling a question most homeowners eventually face: is it smarter to repair an older tumble dryer or replace it altogether? The article offers a structured, practical …