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Editor’s Note
With just four months left of the year, I found myself reflecting on the journey so far. I’ve heard many stories, some of incredible success, and others of entrepreneurs who had to close their doors. This year has not been easy for many business owners, especially with the ongoing economic challenges in South Africa.
2025: The Year of the Doers — Not Just the Dreamers
That’s when the real entrepreneurs rise.
The ones who don’t give up when the numbers aren’t pretty. The ones who get out of their seat, put on their shoes, and go knock on doors. The ones who don’t wait for business to find them — because they know, it won’t.
A Love Worth Fighting For: Then vs. Now
Some say it’s technology — the constant comparison, the easy distractions, the endless options. Others blame stress: the pressure to hustle, the rising cost of living, the burnout. And then there’s the quiet truth nobody likes to admit — sometimes people grow apart, silently, in the same house.
Editor’s NoteIn Celebration of Mother’s Day Month – For the Women Who May Never Be Called “Mom”
Being a mom is more than biology. It’s in the gentle way you guide your younger sibling. It’s in how you show up for your friends, your nieces and nephews, your partner, how you comfort, protect, and give selflessly when no one is watching. It’s in the nurturing role you take at work, at home, or in your community.
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.
Editor’s Note: Reflect, Grow, and Find Your Happiness
find your own happiness. Happiness isn’t something to search for in a place, a person, or an achievement; it’s something that resides within you. As 2025 unfolds, make the decision that you will choose happiness, no matter what life throws your way. Challenges will come, but view them as valuable lessons, as part of the process that moulds you into a stronger, wiser person.
Die Windmeul Wafelhuis: A New Franchise Brings Unique Waffle Experience to Pretoria
Ten years ago, the Roodt family opened the first branch of Die Windmeul Wafelhuis in
The Benefits of Divorce Mediation and Co-Parenting
By focusing on respectful communication and putting your children first, you can navigate this challenging time in a way that benefits the whole family.
Editor’s Note
The digital world is always changing, and we need to keep up with it, especially if we’re starting a business, even more so if we’re older. This means we must learn new things all the time to stay on top of what’s happening.
Editor’s Note
As we start on the new year, it symbolizes fresh beginnings, novel business concepts, and innovative ideas. There’s an inexplicable surge of courage that motivates individuals to initiate new ventures. As an entrepreneur, I’ve witnessed numerous startups, some blossoming into success stories, while others face the harsh reality of entrepreneurial setbacks, leading them back to conventional employment. The frustration and disappointment of investing hard-earned savings into a business venture can be disheartening
JESSICA’S JOURNEY
Starting a business can be an exciting and challenging journey, full of ups and downs. Many successful entrepreneurs have started from humble beginnings, with a passion for their product or service and a determination to make their business a success. Let’s take a look at the story of one such entrepreneur who started a business and achieved success.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Entrepreneurship can be a challenging journey, especially during times of economic uncertainty. In South Africa, entrepreneurs often face unique hurdles due to the country’s economic fluctuations. In such times, it is crucial for entrepreneurs to adapt, strategize, and persevere. Here are some editor’s notes offering guidance and coping strategies for entrepreneurs navigating through difficult economic periods in South Africa:
Options in Dispute Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration or Litigation?
When it comes to disputes resolution it’s sometimes hard to make the correct decision on what route to follow. Some contracts state that the parties must “mediate” a dispute before “litigation” or “arbitration.” By Tanya Steynfaardt
The Importance of Female Leadership
There are diverse skills women bring to a business table when allowed to be part of the leadership structure – a different perspective and impartiality when faced with matters concerning employment, partnerships and making final decisions. My personal observation is that they are often also well-grounded and driven.
Emotional wellbeing and leadership in the work environment
As an entrepreneur, you experience moments of stress and ride a roller-coaster of emotions every day. I am certain you can relate.
Tips for starting your own business
There will be months when you will make a lot of money and months when there will be cash flow problems.
What is Mediation?
What is the difference between mediation, litigation, counselling, and arbitration? In South Africa there is