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Between the bustling corporate hubs and the quiet residential estates, Centurion living moves at a fast pace. But while we focus on the commute between Pretoria and Sandton, our homes are quietly absorbing the elements of the Gauteng landscape. Whether you are hosting a weekend gathering in Irene or managing a busy office in Eco-Park, …

Q: How would you describe iCAUR as a brand, and what makes it relevant for the South African market? iCAUR is an adventure-focused electric SUV brand created for customers who want something distinctive and contemporary. Backed by the Chery Group, we have access to advanced EV development and global engineering expertise, which allows us to …

Building muscle takes time, training, food, and patience. There are no shortcuts to getting bigger and stronger. But the right supplements can close the gap between an average result and a great one. For someone who is already training hard and eating well, adding the right products to the mix can make a noticeable difference …

Pretoria East has been one of the most consistent property markets in Gauteng for years. The combination of good schools, established infrastructure, a growing commercial sector, and proximity to both Pretoria CBD and Midrand makes it a practical choice for families, professionals, and investors. The area stretches across suburbs like Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, Moreleta Park, …

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 …