GBVF prevention needs business at the table
South Africa has built one of the continent's strongest Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) response systems. The next step, however, needs to focus on prevention, with business firmly and deliberately taking a defining role. Statistics from the Human Sciences Research Council show the extent of South Africa’s GBVF crisis.
The rise of indoor-outdoor living – without compromising security
South Africans have long embraced outdoor living, but modern homes are taking this connection a step further. Rather than treating the patio, braai area, pool deck or garden as separate spaces, homeowners are increasingly designing homes that connect inside and outside. These boundaries can open, close and adapt to suit how people use the space.
Network and System Administrator salary ranges – Employment guide
A Network and System Administrator salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R12,000 to R55,000+ per month, depending on experience, employer, location, certification...
Commercial Attorney salary ranges – Employment guide
A Commercial Attorney salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R22,000 to R100,000+ per month, depending on post-admission experience, employer, location, transaction exposure,...
Executive search – AI finds, humans decide
As artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes recruitment at every level, we are cautioning boards and organisations against assuming the technology can do the same work at the top of the house that it does elsewhere in the hiring funnel. AI adoption in recruitment has accelerated sharply over the past two years. Industry data shows that usage has roughly doubled in the past year alone. The vast majority of companies now use some form of AI somewhere in their hiring process.
Sibling co-ownership disputes – not every inheritance is a gift
There is something wonderfully optimistic about the word inheritance. It carries a sense of something gained without effort, simply handed down. A holiday home by the sea. A share in a property. Perhaps an investment that has been in the family for years. Then comes the small print. The holiday house is shared with your siblings.
Infrastructure before innovation – you can’t digitise a blackout
Across East Africa, momentum is building around grid digitisation. Smart meters, automation and AI-enabled energy management are increasingly positioned as viable ways to establish efficient, sustainable and resilient energy provision. But there is a fundamental reality that cannot be overlooked - digitisation cannot compensate for gaps in basic infrastructure.
Tax deductibility – SCA rules on financing fees
On 7 September 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a significant judgment against the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The judgment confirmed that certain financing fees qualify for tax deductions under section 24J of the Income Tax Act, 58 of 1962.
Game Developer salary ranges – Employment guide
A Game Developer salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R15,000 to R85,000+ per month, depending on experience, studio size, technical stack, platform,...
Construction Project Manager salary ranges – Employment guide
A Construction Project Manager salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R30,000 to R90,000+ per month, depending on experience, project size, employer, location,...
