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Work with a qualified accountant, labour consultant, or business advisor. You don’t need to know everything, but you do need to know what applies to you.
Running a business without understanding your compliance obligations is like driving with no seatbelt — it might feel fine until you hit a bump.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Even as a teenager, Maria was finding her feet in business. She sold Lip-Ice at school and worked at a local video store—simple ventures, but ones that taught her responsibility and the basics of thinking like a business owner.
CEO, CONNIE MATLEJOANE, LAUNCHES LERUO FOUNDATION TO EMPOWER SOUTH AFRICA’S WOMEN AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS As
My motivation is deeply rooted in seeing tangible changes in my clients’ lives—hearing their stories, witnessing their journeys from financial distress to stability, and knowing my work truly matters. Additionally, my faith, family support, especially from my husband and daughter Amanda, and a strong commitment to personal growth through constant learning and networking, continually fuel my passion and resilience. The birth of my baby, small Dawie, at the age of 43, was one of the biggest miracles of my life, and I would be nothing without the grace of God. I am by no means perfect—but I deeply love my creator and my family.
The Isle of Man’s relationship with South Africa is built on more than financial transactions—it is built on relationships, trust, and shared ambitions.
Physical cash provides a tangible way to manage personal finances. When people use cash, they are often more conscious of their spending, helping to prevent impulsive purchases. Studies suggest that using physical money creates a psychological awareness of expenditure that digital transactions lack, making it a useful tool for those trying to stick to a budget.
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.
Cash flow. We all know it’s essential. We all hear the saying: “Cash is king.”
