Podiatrist salary ranges – Employment guide
Podiatrist salaries in South Africa vary sharply depending on whether you work in the public sector, private practice, or a specialist multidisciplinary environment. Indeed currently reports an average podiatrist salary of about R781,473 a...
Social media distortion – is your feed undermining your finances?
You’re lying on the couch after a long day, scrolling through Instagram. Someone is drinking cocktails in Bali. Someone else is unboxing a new handbag. A 25-year-old is smugly explaining the “five things she did to become financially free”. Another reel tells you that your savings “should” reach a certain number by 40. That number makes your stomach drop. You put your phone down and feel vaguely as though you’re failing at life.
Matrimonial property law – equality replaces an outdated rule
The Western Cape High Court recently delivered a decisive blow to a century-long patriarchal common law rule known as lex domicilii matrimonii. The ruling paves the way for a fairer future for women, same-sex and non-binary couples. A woman challenged the constitutionality of the common law rule. The rule relates to decisions based on a husband’s domicile when a couple marries.
Good governance isn’t caution – it’s confidence
When people picture South Africa’s automotive industry, they still picture a factory floor filled with men in overalls. That image is out of date. Motor Industry Bargaining Council workforce data show that women now account for almost 95,000 employees across the organised automotive retail aftermarket. That represents about 30% of a workforce of nearly 317,000.
CIO salary ranges – Employment guide
Chief Information Officer salaries in South Africa currently average about R1.21 million a year according to PayScale's September 2026 executive salary data. That works out to roughly R100,700 a month. Individual CIO packages vary...
MBA salary ranges – Employment guide
MBA salaries in South Africa vary enormously because an MBA is a qualification rather than a specific occupation. A 2026 GMAC review of the South African MBA market cites PayScale data showing average earnings...
When governments decide which journalists may speak
Something is reassuring about US President Trump’s latest debacle on the White House lawn. It wasn't just that he was inaudible while cutting the ribbon for a new helipad. No impressive long-lens shots made him look magnificent. No press showed up to film the event. They all refused. After Trump banned journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the event, other members of the White House ‘press pool’ refused to cover it as well
Investment fees – how 1% can cost you millions
An additional percentage point in annual investment fees may seem insignificant. However, over a lifetime, it can compound into millions in lost retirement savings. Yet many South Africans remain unaware of the fees they pay to invest and grow their wealth. An investor paying just 1% more in annual investment fees could retire with R3.5 million less than someone paying lower fees.
Simple Too
Cooking at home can feel difficult when time is short and everyday demands keep piling up. Simple Too responds to that reality with an inviting approach to food. Yotam Ottolenghi brings his distinctive flavours to recipes designed for ordinary kitchens and busy schedules. For readers who enjoyed Ottolenghi SIMPLE, Simple Too offers another collection of accessible recipes. The book features 135 dishes covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Each recipe places simplicity at its core without sacrificing flavour, creativity or visual appeal.
Work PC – finding the perfect fit
Twenty years ago, PC procurement was pretty straightforward. Business leaders would evaluate hardware specifications and then set off to compare vendors. This process was generally rooted in a single, simple transaction. It was one and done. Fast-forward to now, and this is no longer the case.
