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A Food Technology salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R12,000 to R55,000+ per month, depending on experience, employer, location, qualification level, product category and whether the role is in food manufacturing, quality...

Recent severe weather events across South Africa have once again highlighted the agricultural sector's growing exposure to climate-related risks. While hail has historically been one of the most visible threats, farmers increasingly face a combination of hazards. These include strong winds, heavy rainfall, localised flooding and unseasonal weather patterns. Often, these hazards occur within the same production cycle.

Women are often the glue that holds families together. They are caregivers, providers, planners and, increasingly, wealth creators. Yet while many spend their lives protecting others, they often overlook one equally important responsibility: protecting themselves and planning for the future of those who depend on them.

Running a business means managing risk every day. Whether it's protecting assets, managing cash flow or ensuring regulatory compliance, business leaders understand the importance of planning for the unexpected. However, one risk often receives far less attention. It is the possibility of a tax audit.

African Snakes offers an accessible and informative introduction to one of the continent’s most fascinating groups of reptiles. The book challenges common misconceptions while explaining how snakes survive across Africa’s diverse environments. It combines scientific information with practical guidance for readers interested in understanding these often-misunderstood creatures.

A Deputy Principal salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R45,000 to R100,000+ per month, depending on school type, school size, post level, years of service, qualification level, province and whether the role...

A Process Engineering salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R25,000 to R95,000+ per month, depending on experience, qualification level, employer, industry, location and whether the role is in manufacturing, mining, petrochemicals, chemicals,...

Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers facing South Africa's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). While many entrepreneurs need additional capital to grow, securing funding can be challenging, particularly for businesses operating outside major economic centres.

As a society, we are rightly asking some important questions about the future of our world. Some of the most important questions relate to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it could impact our lives and livelihoods. They also concern whom and what we trust. Other important questions arise from the changing geopolitical order.

Ask most South Africans what a "clipper" is, and they'll tell you it's a R100 note. The nickname dates back decades, when R100 was often made up of ten R10 notes held together with a paper clip. Today, the R100 note carries another symbol that deserves just as much attention: the Cape buffalo. The buffalo offers a surprisingly powerful lesson about saving and the power of compound interest.