Tag: resilience

For Mzansi’s small businesses, Heritage Month arrives at a pivotal moment. It marks the start of the year’s busiest trading season. The weeks ahead often determine not just whether a business survives. They also determine if it can seize new growth opportunities.

There has been a noticeable shift in global trade. While it might feel distant, it is already knocking on South Africa’s door. Tariffs are climbing again, fast and hard. Our research shows that the average US tariff rate has risen from around 2.4 percent at the end of 2024 to 29 percent today. That is the highest level in over a century.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of South Africa's economy. They contribute more than R5 trillion in turnover and account for roughly 34% of the country's GDP. SMEs also employ 11.4 million people. These vital economic engines drive innovation, create jobs and fuel growth across the nation.

Cybersecurity teams today face increasingly sophisticated attacks powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Traditional reactive security measures are no longer sufficient.

This book is a journey of triumph and setback. It tells the story of building something good in a world that doesn’t always welcome it. It explores the roles of allies and adversaries, as well as the impact of mentors and obstacles. Above all, the story centres on social justice. It shows how education holds the power to change lives. It also highlights the resilience needed to protect that power when it faces its greatest threats.

The Adaptability Code: Recoding the DNA of Future-Ready Leadership is set to become a definitive guide for leaders. It equips them to navigate an era shaped by volatility, rapid change and systemic disruption. We live in a world that doesn’t just move. It sprints, pivots, and accelerates, all while throwing curveballs that leave the unprepared behind.

The leadership book for people who hate leadership books. Forget jargon and ditch the fluff. This is not a feel-good manifesto. It is also not a TED Talk in hardcover. Slaying the Standard is a battle-tested, brutally clear operating system for anyone serious about raising the bar in life, work or war.

Angel of Mercy: Starting at the End is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. In these pages, despair and hope collide in a series of gripping narratives. Sheldon de Klerk masterfully explores the lives of individuals standing at the edge. He reveals their deepest fears, darkest secrets and the lengths they will go to in search of peace.

Leadership has been equated with charisma, assertiveness and a commanding presence for the longest time. The loudest voice in the room or the most outgoing personality often tends to dominate. This leaves introverts, those quieter and more reserved individuals, overlooked for leadership positions.

Everyone has a version of what they want their retirement to look like. For many, it is the dream of freedom from work-related responsibilities and the fast pace of daily life. For others, it is the idea of having both the time and money to travel, to be with family and to enjoy the rewards of decades of hard work.