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Redefining leadership for impact: Why the right hires now shape tomorrow’s South AfricaBy Wendy Spalding, Director at Tuesday Consulting
This message has been echoed at multiple business leadership events and conferences we have recently attended where one truth stood out: leadership is no longer merely a corporate function but rather a societal responsibility.
Premier African Biotrade Festival and Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa Once Again Join Forces in Johannesburg
The expo will showcase a wide range of local and international manufacturers, suppliers, importers and exporters from various categories, including health, body and beauty, lifestyle, home, food and beverages, and baby and kids.
HBC MEMBER PROFILE – PULSE HARTIES
E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation. It’s a cutting-edge training method where you wear a special suit that sends safe, low-frequency impulses to your muscles while you exercise.
These impulses mimic your brain’s natural signals, making your muscles contract more deeply and effectively—without putting strain on your joints.
From Legacy to Liability: The Hidden Risks of Neglected Trusts
“Too many South Africans are sitting on neglected, non-compliant family trusts that haven’t been updated since the 1980s,” says Morne Janse van Rensburg, Managing Director at Hobbs Sinclair, a firm specialising in trust and company compliance, management and estate planning. “We regularly come across trusts where the original trustees have passed away, crucial documentation is missing, and tax returns haven’t been filed in years. It’s a ticking compliance timebomb.”
From Mthatha to Histology: A Journey Forged in Grit and Curiosity
Honours was brutal. Assignments stacked sky-high. Long nights. Endless revisions. But I clung to the opportunity like oxygen. I made it through, scarred, yes, but stronger.
From Finance to Frontline Success
Her friends and family describe her as loyal, uplifting, and endlessly positive, and it’s easy to see why. Whether she’s closing a deal, helping a client, or just having a coffee with someone new, Anja shows up with her full heart.
LERUO FOUNDATION’S YOUTHPRENEURS SUMMIT CELEBRATES COMMUNITY INNOVATION AND AWARDS R100,000 CHANGEMAKER PRIZE
The Leruo Foundation is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and young business leaders in South Africa by providing mentorship, funding access, and skills development. The foundation focuses on three areas including women-led enterprises, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and promoting branding companies. By taking a hands-on, grassroots approach, the foundation ensures that aspiring business owners receive practical, tailored support to help them succeed in an increasingly competitive economic landscape.
Is a Family Trust the Right Move for You?
“Many people think of trusts as a once-off transaction, but they’re actually living legal structures that require care and maintenance,” says Rouchos. “If you don’t have a clear reason to set one up—and the commitment to maintain it—you may be better off with a different estate planning route.”
Addressing hidden challenges that SA’s youth face
There’s a lot that can be – and needs to be – done to guide and support young people in South Africa to achieve their goals of bright futures, even in the face of high unemployment.
STEM careers are crucial to combat climate change
The fact is that on South Africa’s fairly extensive list of scarce skills are geologists, marine biologists, conservation scientists, environmental scientists, environmental engineers, environmental economists, climate change modellers, soil scientists, solar and wind energy specialists and sustainable energy engineers – and this is just a small sample.
It takes a nation to support and guide our youth
Tracy’s advice to all young people facing challenges is to “get involved and reach out”. At university she became a member of the student council, she played sport and found other support available to students. “When you start your studies, throw yourself into the experience. There’s so much support available if you look for it. You don’t have to go through it alone.”
Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Caren Sutherns as New President
Johannesburg, Parktown 26 July 2025 – The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce (JCCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caren Sutherns as its new President, following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday at the Chamber offices.
The Modern Handshake Headshots in the Digital Age
Humans are inherently visual beings. Studies show that people form opinions about others within the first 7 seconds of meeting them, and in many cases, this initial judgment is based solely on appearance. A high-quality headshot, sets you up for success and ensure that your first impression is a positive and memorable one.
