Opinions & Advice

Reading Time: < 1 minute Renowned author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Phindile Yende is redefining life after heartbreak with her latest book, We’ve Called It Quits. This transformative guide provides a lifeline for anyone navigating the…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Charlene Louw, CEO, BASA The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is gearing up to tackle some important challenges in 2025, including National Treasury’s intention to revise the excise tax…

Reading Time: 3 minutes There are several trends shaping the education sector in South Africa, with technological advancements at the forefront, driving accelerated change, and providing access to greater education opportunities and more diverse…

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist Real GDP unexpectedly declined by 0.3% q/q in 3Q24, defying our and the Reuters consensus expectation of an expansion of 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively….

Reading Time: 3 minutes by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane, Chief of the Bakgatla Tribe in Northwest Over a hundred years ago, my ancestors settled our people, the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela, at Mmasobudule on the Elands River, within…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Eco-friendly weddings have been around since early 2000s, but they’ve gained significant traction in the past couple of months. Factors such as increased environmental awareness, social media influence, shifting personal…

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Bridget Nkandu – Executive: Segment Strategy and New Business Development at Nedbank Many hardworking South Africans see retirement as the finish line. A time when you can finally relax…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Denelle Morais, Manager: Marketing & Communications at Bestmed Medical Scheme Did you know that an average of 10 people suffer a stroke in South Africa every hour, which is a…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Does your preschooler refuse to share? Have they ever said something REALLY embarrassing (and loud) about a stranger at the supermarket? We’ve all been there. As a mom and a…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine you’re a bird. It’s a hot day and you’re sitting on a rock. The temperature in your little body is soaring. So to cool down, a lot like a…