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When a financial institution moves Jira, Confluence, or Jira Service Management into the cloud, part of the operational burden shifts to the provider. Atlassian runs the platform and maintains the underlying infrastructure. Meanwhile, the customer gains the service capabilities that come with software as a service (SaaS). However, moving to the cloud does not eliminate the institution’s responsibility to manage technology risks and meet regulatory requirements.

The Springboks’ remarkable journey from a humiliating 57–0 defeat in 2017 to their narrow 12–11 victory over the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final provides the foundation for Paul Steenkamp’s Stacked. The book explores how talented individuals can transform into exceptional teams through deliberate development, accountability and shared responsibility.

In education, we often speak about achievement. Understandably, much of that conversation centres on academic progress, attainment and results. These things matter enormously. Yet the longer I work with children, the more convinced I become that achievement depends on the environment in which a child learns.

Brand owners doing business in China are being put on notice. From 1 January 2027, the State Council can cancel trade marks registered in bad faith. It can also cancel marks that have become generic or have not been used for three consecutive years without legitimate reason.

We are often taught to think of a successful career as a straight line. Study something, find a job in that field, gain experience, move up, and keep going. But many careers do not always play out this way. This may be more useful than we realise.

South Africa's financial system holds an estimated R88 billion belonging to people who don't know they're owed money. Forgotten retirement fund payouts, dormant bank accounts, unpaid insurance proceeds, and unclaimed investment returns make up much of this money. In many cases, people have become untraceable after changing jobs, moving house, changing surnames, or passing away. Their beneficiaries were never told what they were owed.

Food can do more than satisfy hunger. It can bring people together, create memories and turn ordinary moments into meaningful occasions. In The Art of Hosting, South African personality and entrepreneur Louise Volschenk explores this idea through recipes, entertaining advice and personal touches.

Tax practitioner salaries in South Africa vary depending on experience, professional registration, specialist tax knowledge and whether the individual works for an accounting firm, corporate employer or private practice. Indeed South Africa reports an...

Events management salaries in South Africa vary considerably depending on experience, the type of events being organised, and the level of responsibility involved. Indeed South Africa reported an average event manager salary of approximately...

Every employer needs a reliable supply of people who can serve customers, support growth and develop into tomorrow's experienced workforce. At the same time, millions of young South Africans are ready to work, learn and contribute, yet many remain disconnected from opportunities that could help them build careers and gain experience. For employers, this represents one of the country's greatest untapped talent opportunities.