An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

[Sarah Britten] Sarah Britten is currently a very frustrated marketer, hence her open letter to Facebook...

The great "aparthotel" deception: Why it matters and what you need to know

[Guy Stehlik] Calling an establishment an 'aparthotel' isn't just about slapping a label on a building with self-catering rooms. It's a commitment to the traveller, whereby an establishment promises a number of amenities and services...

Enough Beauty Health is revolutionising the beauty industry

[Aa-isha Hassiem] Ginette Blackbeard, founder of Enough Beauty Health, is attempting to simplify consumer culture with products that not only fulfil their function but also ease consumers' environmental guilt...

Study shows that TikTok is SA's top platform for product discovery

[Lindsey Schutters] A study by Redseer Consultants shows that TikTok is shaping the shopping habits of South Africans this holiday season...

A day with the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music

[Aa-isha Hassiem] I recently had the pleasure of meeting The Sound of Music cast members ahead of their upcoming revival tour...

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

[Lindsey Schutters] Google Ads announces major changes to its revenue share structure and campaign types, affecting millions of marketers...

Cape Town heritage building balcony collapses, injuring 20

[Lindsey Schutters] The balcony on the Castle Street side of The Athletic & Social Club gave way, injuring 20 people who were transported to nearby hospitals...

Ford SA launches new Wildtrak X model

[Imran Salie] Positioned as a more off-road-oriented version of the Ranger Wildtrak, the Wildtrak X is priced at R1,013,000...

3 things virtual agents can tell you about your business

[Ryan Falkenberg] If you're a CEO or even a high-ranking executive, you're probably confident you know everything (or almost everything) about your business. But there's a good chance you're missing out on vital information...

#MTBPS: Mining sector profits and tax revenue hit by SOE failure

[Lindsey Schutters] Minerals Council says medium-term budget sounds a clear warning about the state of South Africa's public finances...

#MTBPS: Western Cape Premier slams 2023 budget cuts

[Katja Hamilton] Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is concerned about year-end budget cuts affecting service delivery, exacerbated by population growth and hits to frontline services...

#MTBPS: South Africa's fiscal peril demands action

[Raymond Parsons] MTBPS highlights South Africa's fiscal challenges, with rising debt levels and insufficient tough decisions. Economic growth and spending consolidation are essential for long-term sustainability...

#MTBPS: South Africa's fiscal crisis: Rising debt and urgent reforms unveiled

[Katja Hamilton] South Africa faces a dire financial situation with persistent budget deficits and increasing debt. The government must borrow heavily, and debt is projected to reach 77% of GDP by 2025/26...

Sibanye-Stillwater buys historic copper mine in Tasmania

[Lindsey Schutters] Sibanye-Stillwater exercises its option on the Mt Lyell copper mine and gives notice to shareholders in terms of Section 45(5) of the Companies Act...

Gear up for November film releases

[Daniel Dercksen] There's some thrilling and captivating films, documentaries, live theatre, and opera for everyone to escape into during November in South African cinemas and streaming platforms...

Paxton Fielies releases "23:23", a diary entry in music form

[Martin Myers] South Africa's music sensation, Paxton Fielies is back and ready to set the music scene ablaze with the release of her much-anticipated sophomore album, 23:23...

WCED, Wesgro launch new initiative to spark educational innovation and investment in the region

[Imran Salie] The Western Cape Education Department and Wesgro have together launched an initiative called Edu Invest...

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota's Urban Cruiser ad ignites wunderlust

[Brendan Seery] The ad would have got me planning my own road trip - at least if I hadn't already done so already and arranged everything for a trip through the Karoo to Knysna in December...

Apple upgrades Macbook Pro lineup with M3 processor

[Lindsey Schutters] Apple has announced upgrades to the 14 and 16-inch Macbook Pro machines, with a new Space Black colourway also incoming...

Unicef's urgent call for ceasefire as children's lives hang in the balance

[Katja Hamilton] Unicef warns of deteriorating conditions in Gaza...