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Buying perfume should be simple, but it rarely is. Walk into any fragrance section and there are hundreds of bottles, all with vague descriptions that include words like “sensual,” “mysterious,” and “captivating.” None of that helps when you are standing there trying to figure out what you actually want to smell like. The good news …

Johannesburg is a city of contrasts when it comes to property. Some suburbs have seen prices double over the past decade. Others have stayed flat or dropped. For buyers looking at flats and apartments, Joburg offers more choice and better value per square metre than Cape Town, and in many areas, better rental returns too. …

Working as a flight attendant is one of those jobs that looks glamorous from the outside, and in many ways it is. You get to travel, meet people from all over the world, and spend time in cities most people only see in photos. But it is a real profession with real training requirements, physical …

South Africa’s tourism sector is one of the biggest employers in the country. It supports over 1.5 million jobs across hotels, lodges, tour operators, car rental companies, airports, cruise lines, travel agencies, and event management firms. For anyone looking at a stable field with real job prospects, tourism is worth serious consideration. But walking into …

Every time a plane lands at OR Tambo, Cape Town International, or King Shaka, a team on the ground swings into action. The aircraft needs to be parked, the passengers need to be processed, the bags need to come off, cargo needs to be moved, the cabin needs to be cleaned, fuel needs to go …

Flying a drone for fun in the backyard is one thing. Flying one commercially, getting paid for aerial photography, surveying farmland, or inspecting power lines, is something else entirely. South Africa has strict regulations around drone use, and anyone who wants to operate a drone for work purposes needs to be properly trained and licensed. …

Oklahoma is one of those states where the weather just does not let up. You get blazing hot summers, ice storms in the winter, and hail that can shred a roof in minutes. If you own a home here, your roof takes a beating year after year. And most people don’t think about their roof …

Your roof takes a beating every single day. Sun, rain, wind, hail?—?it handles all of it without complaint. But when something goes wrong up there, most homeowners have no idea where to start. How do you tell a good roofer from a bad one? What questions should you ask? And how do you avoid getting …

The South African National Indoor Rowing Championships 2025 & EXPO, hosted in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape, was held from 11th to 14th February and delivered far more than high-performance competition — it showcased the power of sport to unite communities, celebrate culture, and expand access nationwide. Rowing South Africa extends …

Most people will deal with back pain at some point. It might start as a dull ache after a long day sitting at a desk, or it could hit suddenly when lifting something heavy. Either way, the question is always the same: will this go away on its own, or is something more serious going …

Buildings constructed before the 1990s often contain asbestos hidden in walls, ceilings, and roofing materials. For decades, manufacturers used asbestos because of its fire resistance and durability. Medical research has since proven that asbestos fibres cause serious lung diseases and cancers. Removing it safely requires trained professionals, specialised equipment, and strict compliance with health regulations. …

For South African women, cervical cancer isn’t just a statistic, it’s a harsh reality. It remains a leading cause of cancer related deaths among women, despite being one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early and prevented through vaccination. The lifetime risk of developing cervical cancer for South African women is 1 …

For Sotonye Campbell, MD ’19, medicine grew out of lived experience rather than a single career decision. Her path was shaped by resilience, personal health challenges, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Since graduating from St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in 2019, she has built a career rooted …

RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, is celebrating the success of local student engineering teams following the announcement of the Formula Student Build Fund 2026 winners. The global initiative, led by RS, supports student teams around the world …

South Africa is not merely facing another Budget Speech, but a fiscal crossroads. “Sustained low growth, rising public debt, chronic infrastructure failures and mounting social pressures are converging into a moment that demands clear choices and bold, practical reform,” says Thys van Zyl, CEO of Everest Advisory Services. Van Zyl indicated in a letter to …

Fragrance is one of those things that a lot of men either overthink or completely ignore. Some guys have been wearing the same cologne since high school and have never considered switching. Others stand in front of a display wall of fifty bottles and walk away confused, buying nothing. Neither approach is great. A good …

Perfume is one of those products where the markup is massive. A bottle that costs R50 to manufacture and package can sit on a shelf for R1,500 or more. That gap between production cost and retail price means there is always room for discounts, and sales on fragrances happen more often than most people realise. …

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Atterbury, a leading real estate development, investment, and management company, has published expert guidance for Corporate Real Estate Managers and Portfolio Directors on streamlining property management through integrated corporate real estate solutions. The comprehensive resource addresses how consolidating property services across multiple locations creates administrative efficiency, strengthens oversight through unified management, …

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Atterbury, a leading real estate development, investment, and management company, has released comprehensive guidance for retail leasing managers and property acquisition teams on streamlining multi-location expansion strategies across South Africa’s competitive retail landscape. The resource addresses critical opportunities for accelerating expansion timelines, from streamlined negotiation processes and clear approval chains to …