In This Issue

Austrian economists argue that capital is more than just money, it is a living process in which private individuals set aside present consumption, conserve resources, and pour those resources into ventures they believe will yield increase later. That choice demands patience, sound judgment and - above all - ownership.

Most companies hide behind the warm fiction of being “a family.” Netflix didn’t. It called itself a team - and built a $300 billion powerhouse on that single, uncomfortable truth. Few workplace cultures are as controversial or as misunderstood, yet none are as clear about the price of greatness: average performance earns a generous severance package; excellence earns radical trust and total freedom.

Succession planning and integrating the next generation remain critical and challenging issues for many family businesses. Without a thoughtful and structured approach, business owners risk undermining their legacy. They also risk weakening the long-term sustainability of the enterprise. This happens when family, ownership, and business systems are not prepared for the transition.

Read our exclusive cover story titled The keeper test - when “good enough” isn’t enough? by Carl Ranger, Head of Training, CEO SA, plus a host of other topical management articles written by professionals, consultants and academics.

The need for us to work together with other nations in crucial, but how can we focus on building international relations when our own country is falling apart? Shouldn’t leaders fix their problems first, before showing off a ‘world class city’, that doesn’t exist.

With the growing challenges of fraud in today’s complex operational environments, organisations require a rigorous and adaptable framework to protect themselves against risks. ISO 37003 emerges as the new international standard specifically designed to offer comprehensive guidance for developing, implementing and maintaining a Fraud Control Management System (FCMS).

In the evolving landscape of South African business families, the concept of wealth has expanded beyond mere financial accumulation. This aligns with the global shift from traditional wealth creation focused solely on financial assets to a broader definition that includes human and social capital.

There’s a quality I’ve grown to value more with each passing year, not just in leadership or in the workplace but in people. It’s not ambition, intelligence or experience. It’s positivity.

If you are a vaper in South Africa, you need to understand what is about to happen. Within months, the government’s new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill will pass through Parliament. When it does, vaping in this country will be finished.

Discovery’s analysis of 47 million sleep records There’s a two-way relationship between sleep and optimal health. Poor sleep can increase the risk of developing physical or mental health conditions, or both, while poor physical and mental health can negatively affect sleep quality and duration. This two-way relationship creates a cycle that can accelerate disease progression and reduce quality of life.