Year: 2025

Press Release

Elections, in key regions including in the United States and the European Parliament, have  further intensified unpredictability into an international economy already grappling with geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. In response to the growing demand for stable, well-regulated jurisdictions, the Isle of Man Indaba will return to South Africa in March 2025 for its sixth edition under the theme “Global Business, Local Stability: The Isle of Man’s role in mitigating risk in a complex world.”

By TheLife Team 2 months ago

My Transformative Global Gap Year Journey with Baret Scholars

After finishing my high school years at Hartbeespoort High School, I moved to Japan to complete my grades 10 through 12. By the time I graduated, I felt a strong pull to take a gap year before diving into university. For me, this gap year wasn’t just about taking a break from academics; it was an opportunity to expand my worldview, gain valuable life skills, and immerse myself in experiences that I couldn’t get from a classroom. The Baret Scholars program seemed like the perfect fit.

By TheLife Team 2 months ago

Leander Coetzer Manifesting His Future

Born and raised as an only child in the small town of Lichtenburg, Leander grew up in a household where dedication and discipline were the cornerstones. His parents, both government teachers, worked tirelessly to provide him with the best opportunities within their means. From them, he learned the value of perseverance and financial prudence—lessons that would serve as the bedrock of his entrepreneurial ambitions.

By Marinda Sauerman 2 months ago

A Healthy Attitude vs. An Unhealthy Attitude: The Power of Perspective

Imagine you ask yourself, “How should we treat others?” The response you receive is, “There are no others.” What would this mean to you? How would you interpret it? At first glance, the response might seem perplexing or even contradictory. How can there be “no others” when you’re surrounded by people every day? Yet, how you respond to this statement reveals a lot about your perspective and the kind of reality you’re creating. Depending on your attitude, “there are no others” can take on two vastly different meanings – one self-centric and the other all-centric.

By TheLife Team 2 months ago

Divorce Mediation: A Path to Fair and Peaceful Resolutions

At Mediation Solutions, I am not just helping couples dissolve their marriage—I am supporting them through a process that allows them to rebuild their lives. Whether it’s making a fair child custody arrangement, ensuring a just maintenance split, or simply bringing some peace to a difficult time, mediation offers a more compassionate alternative to the often cold and impersonal nature of court proceedings.

By T Steynfaardt 2 months ago

A BALANCING ACT OVER THE HURDLES

How do you define a successful school career? What if your child isn’t a cookie-cutter achiever with an average of three distinctions and a sports award? Or maybe you have a child with eight distinctions but no time for anything outside of books, or a sports star with enough potential to shine in school but not enough to realistically secure a future?

By TheLife Team 2 months ago