The rise of AI colleagues – is AI becoming a favourite...
The traditional office social fabric is undergoing a profound psychological shift. Instead of walking down the corridor to bounce ideas off a colleague or venting to a teammate over coffee, workers increasingly turn to Artificial Intelligence (AI). They use it as their primary workplace confidant, sounding board, and creative partner.
Growth and insurance – is your cover keeping pace?
For many South African businesses, spring marks the start of one of the busiest periods of the year. Retailers begin building stock ahead of the festive season. Meanwhile, manufacturers land export orders they've been chasing since autumn, and contractors pick up tenders that stalled over the colder months.
Power and politics – no protection from SARS?
The vision of “A Smart Modern South African Revenue Service (SARS) with unquestionable integrity admired by all” is a profound set of words shared by Dr Johnstone Makhubu, SARS Commissioner, at the 13th Annual Tax Indaba. Beyond words, SARS’ actions have more than echoed this sentiment. They have made it clear to the world that political power, fame and money cannot keep non-compliant taxpayers off SARS’ radar.
Medical attorney salary ranges – Employment guide
Medical attorney salaries in South Africa vary considerably according to experience, legal specialisation and employer. There is no sufficiently reliable national salary average specifically...
Front end loader operator salary ranges – Employment guide
Front end loader operator salaries in South Africa average approximately R9,656 per month, according to Indeed salary data updated on 19 June 2026. This...
Product get-up – when imitation becomes infringement
Standing out in a competitive market and attracting consumers’ attention is not easy. To achieve this, a product’s overall appearance, known as its “get-up”, should be distinctive. A product’s get-up encompasses far more than its name or logo. It includes colours, packaging, shape, layout, graphics, labels and other distinctive visual features that consumers associate with a specific product.
Infrastructure failure – the hidden cost of disruption
South Africa loses nearly half (47.3%) of all municipal water supplied through leaks, infrastructure failures, and other non-revenue losses. Meanwhile, copper theft costs the economy an estimated R45 billion a year. Road maintenance backlogs also exceed R197 billion. These problems reflect the increasingly interconnected nature of South Africa’s infrastructure systems. Consequently, disruptions to electricity or water supplies, road deterioration and stormwater drainage failures can quickly escalate.
MSME development funds – how PPPs can make them work better
South Africa places considerable weight on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as engines of employment and growth. However, their access to capital still falls short of the role we expect them to play. Consequently, development finance has become an important part of efforts to close this gap. Every Rand channelled into development finance carries an expectation of tangible economic outcomes.
Financial controller salary ranges – Employment guide
Financial controller salaries in South Africa average approximately R29,519 per month, according to Indeed salary data updated on 2 October 2026. This is equivalent...
Private chef salary ranges – Employment guide
Private chef salaries in South Africa average approximately R29,889 per month, according to Indeed salary data updated on 30 September 2026. This is equivalent...
