South Africa’s Macadamia Surge
Macadamia farming is labour-intensive: over 10,000 permanent jobs, plus around 9,000 seasonal jobs. The industry funds training schemes like RecruitAgri, which have placed most graduates into work.
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Remote Work: Freedom or Fatigue?
Then there is the issue of blurred boundaries. When your lounge is your office, it becomes difficult to switch off. Emails creep into dinner time. WhatsApp messages ping long after sunset. Lunch breaks become shorter and harder to protect. Over time, this lack of structure can lead to burnout, a slow but real fatigue that creeps in unnoticed.
Is Your Business Really Compliant — or Are You Just Hoping It Is?
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
“Mamma, Why Me?” – The Silent Struggles of Children with Psoriasis
Many children are misdiagnosed at first, told it’s just eczema or a fungal infection. But with psoriasis, proper diagnosis is key — as well as emotional support.
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.
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.
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.
PlantSap® – A South African Innovation in Crop Nutrition
Though initially disappointed, he took this as an opportunity to create something tailored to local conditions. He assembled a team of experts and advisors, funding the research entirely on his own. The development and validation of the system took nearly four years, culminating in the registration of the PlantSap® trademark and concept in 2021.
V8 – The Story of Passion, Family and Food
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.