Images supplied: Moments at ECBN's State of Family-Owned Businesses gathering. Johannesburg, South Africa - Family businesses continue to play a powerful and often underappreciated role in shaping South Africa’s economy. This important conversation took centre stage on 12 March 2026 in Johannesburg, where the Enterprise Christian Business Network  (ECBN) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion titled Unlocking the Power of Family Businesses in South Africa. The gatherin

On image : Moments at 2026 Sea Harvest Grommet Games. The coastline of South Africa came alive this past weekend as the Sea Harvest Grommet Games once again delivered an inspiring showcase of the country’s next generation of surfing talent. Held across three provinces - the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, the 34th edition of the event saw over 120 young surfers representing eight districts take to the water on March 14 and 15. Supported by the Department of Spo

Image by: SIX BLX MOTIONS Gqeberha, Eastern Cape - After a productive week between editing and writing articles, we found ourselves out on a sunny Friday morning to attend VOW 2026, a Golf and Business Breakfast hosted by Akhona Ndlunguane at Humewood Golf Club. Known for creating platforms that bring women together to share knowledge and opportunities, Ndlunguane continues to champion conversations that empower women to grow both personally and professionally within the cit

Image supplied. In a world where women are juggling careers, families and personal goals, it is easy to fall into the trap of ”Superhero Syndrome” – believing you have to manage everything, including your finances, on your own. But even the most capable women need a sidekick. Lee Hancox, head of Channel and Segment Marketing at Sanlam, explains that while self-reliance is admirable,financial complexity is growing. ”We are emotional beings, and that can cloud our financial jud

Image by: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. With only a few days left before the Africa Coastal Marine and Maritime Tourism Trade Market 2026, the Nelson Mandela Bay community is preparing to gather for an important conversation about the future of Africa’s coastal and marine tourism sector. From 17 to 20 March 2026, industry leaders, policymakers, academics, investors, and tourism stakeholders will converge at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for three days of dialogue,

Image by: World Surf League. South African surfing has another reason to celebrate as Durban’s rising star Luke Thompson  officially qualified for the prestigious World Surf League Championship Tour  after an emotional and dramatic day at the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST  in Australia. The qualification unfolded at Merewether Beach in Newcastle, where powerful four-to-six-foot swells set the stage for one of the most suspenseful days of the event. The Challenger Series competiti

Images supplied. Johannesburg, March 2026 - Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”), through its Shoes on Feet campaign, is donating more than 4000 pairs of school shoes to learners in disadvantaged communities across South Africa, helping to restore dignity and support a better learning environment for young learners. The donations are the culmination of a campaign led by Transnet Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips, which mobilised employees from all Transnet’s operating divisi

Images supplied. 3 March 2026, Gqeberha, the 2026 Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10KM kicked off an exhilarating year of road running this weekend, with nearly 5 000 runners and walkers filling the streets in a powerful display of purpose, passion, and perseverance. Returning for the fourth consecutive year, the Gqeberha edition of the Absa Run Your City Series delivered an electric start, welcoming participants from all walks of life. From first-time 10KM runners stepping onto

On image: Founder of SkeenDip, Rachel Mkhondo. Six months can feel like a heartbeat in business time, or a lifetime, depending on how deliberately a venture is built. Walking into SkeenDip’s new premises in Rivonia, Sandton, it was hard to believe the spa has only been operating for half a year there. The space carries the quiet confidence of a business that looks five years of operations - secure, polished, immaculately clean and thoughtfully designed. Nothing feels rushed o

On image: Founder of Blossom Bounty, Somila Mbali. Some of the most compelling business stories don’t begin in boardrooms or pitch decks; they begin in unexpected conversations. That was exactly the case when I met Somila Mbali, founder of Blossom Bounty, at a recent networking event. What started as light dialogue quickly evolved into a deeper exchange about purpose, creativity, and building something meaningful from the ground up. By the end of that discussion, it was clear

On image: Owners of My Hometown Café, David (right) and Nicole (left). Imagine finding a wife or husband and a business partner in your person and building with them in and out of the house to make your lives better. The language may be the same, even when minds differ, but the shared excitement is unmistakable. That is the energy that greets you when you sit down with David and Nicole, the lovely young couple behind My Hometown Café, two entrepreneurs whose partnership feels

Images supplied. Listen, it all started the way most beautiful discoveries do these days, with a late-night scroll. Somewhere between breaking news and fleeting trends, an image stopped me mid-swipe. A Stillness. A vlei catching the last light of day. A horizon that didn’t beg for attention but earned it. I clicked. Then I clicked again. And again. As I continued clicking, I realized this is not just another accommodation page. It felt like a place and yes, it is. The kind th

Image supplied. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 National Budget includes several consumer facing tax moves aimed at easing pressure on households and encouraging long-term saving. While some expected increases were announced (such as fuel levy and sin taxes), the Budget Speech also offered relief through inflation-linked adjustments to personal income tax brackets and higher limits for tax-efficient saving. Roxanne Tobias, Actuary and Head of Marketing & Communicatio

Images supplied. When Joliza speaks about taking his music tour to Johannesburg, you can hear the pride before you hear the plans. There’s a quiet certainty in his voice, the kind that comes from knowing exactly where you come from, and exactly where you’re going. This coming April, that journey arrives in the heart of Jozi, as Joliza brings the USHUNI WEBHACA TOUR to Kings Kraal, promising an immersive cultural experience that is as soulful as it is electric.

Archived . Mthatha, Eastern Cape — Imbizo Events proudly announces the 3rd Annual Jobs & Careers Expo, taking place 13–14 March 2026 at the Nelson Mandela Museum, Qunu, Mthatha. This dynamic two-day event is a premier platform designed to empower youth, students, and job seekers by connecting them with real opportunities, practical career guidance, mentorship, and networks that can transform their futures. At a time when unemployment and school dropouts continue to challenge

Image supplied. In his 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA), Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane delivered a wide-ranging and grounded account of where the province stands, thirty years into South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Speaking at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature in Bhisho, the Premier anchored his address firmly in the Bill of Rights, using it as the benchmark to assess progress on dignity, equality, service delivery and economic opportunity

Archived . Build your financial crew Surround yourself with people who understand money – it could be a credit coach, financial adviser, or even a savvy friend – someone who can help you navigate the credit maze. Don’t do it alone; lean on those who have walked the path before. Start with the basics Begin with small steps. A cell phone contract or a retail store account is an excellent way to dip your toes into the credit pool. Remember: only spend what you can pay off in ful

Image supplied. There are several income solutions available to choose from when you retire, each meeting different requirements. The two traditional ones that are currently used to provide retirees with an income from their retirement savings are a guaranteed life annuity and a living annuity. However, when it comes to choosing a sustainable retirement income solution that will allow you to retire with confidence, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and managing the reti

Image supplied. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has expressed concerns of a growing risk of de-industrialization unless urgent, coordinated action is taken to stabilize the operating environment for manufacturers and the surrounding supporting eco-system. Addressing the Chamber’s media press conference, Chief Executive Officer Denise van Huyssteen said the current moment demands speed, collaboration, policy certainty and action, stressing that no single institution ca

Johannesburg, 6 February 2026 – At the annual Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba, Audi South Africa outlined the brand’s strategic focus for the year ahead, reaffirming its commitment to product momentum, performance leadership and long-term brand growth in the local market. The update highlighted how Audi continues to build on its engineering heritage while aligning closely with the brand’s global transformation, including its entry into Formula One from 2026. Heritage as a foun