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By Thapelo Tlailana, Social Investment Analyst, Tshikululu Social Investments Fund Management Tourism Month 2026 South African tourism is often viewed through an international lens: a foreign visitor on a game drive in Kruger National Park, or a wine-tasting itinerary through Stellenbosch. However, the strongest engine of the tourism economy is not the overseas visitor. It …

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — More than half of South Africans applying for debt review are already committing more than half of their net monthly income to debt repayments, according to the latest reading of the South African Financial Pressure Index (SAFPI), published by Debt Solutions 4U. The August 2026 SAFPI reading puts the median debt-to-income …

Used-car sales increased by 8% during the first half of 2026, with 195,455 vehicles changing hands. AutoTrader has released its latest Mid-Year Car Industry Report, providing an overview of the South African used-car market between January and June 2026. The report draws on activity across more than 20 automotive brands, as well as used-car sales …

Nelspruit: Changes in eyesight are often gradual. A little more glare while driving at night, colours that seem less vivid, or text that becomes increasingly difficult to read can easily be put down to getting older. For many people, however, these changes can be signs of cataracts — one of the most common age-related causes of …

Or, you could just go for the ‘Hippy Option’ One of the YouTube Channels that I watch on a semi-regular basis is ‘Undecided with Matt Ferrell’. In his latest video, “The Hidden Problem With Home Batteries”, Matt details how he actually loses money on his home battery setup in a 1 for 1 net metering …

Key messages: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the Hollard Daredevil Run marks the occasion with a renewed call to action for South African men to prioritise their health and get screened.? Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers affecting South African men, yet remain significantly underdiagnosed due to a persistent culture …

Flexible finance options give qualified purchasers up to 90 days’ breathing room on repayments or lower initial instalments, making pre-owned car ownership more accessible amid rising living costs Weelee, South Africa’s trusted pre-owned car marketplace, is addressing affordability challenges with flexible finance options through its trusted partner MFC (a division of Nedbank). These include a …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is urging people with asthma to prepare for spring, when higher pollen levels, dust, and smoke can trigger breathing problems. Asthma is a long-term condition that causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed and sensitive. When someone with asthma comes into contact with a trigger, the …

National and local businesses are helping to raise funds to support those affected by cancer through their ongoing support of the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa. Isuzu has signed another three-year contract as presenting partner for the 28-year-old event. “This is the ninth year in which we …

FOUR PAWS encourages Mzansi to celebrate tradition with kinder choices for animals, people and the planet. Cape Town – As South Africans prepare to gather around the fire this Heritage Day observed on 24 September, FOUR PAWS is encouraging Mzansi to make compassion part of the celebration by enjoying plant-based dishes. From family braais in …

By the time September arrives, exams are only half of what South African students are thinking about; the other half is where they will sleep next year. To take the uncertainty out of that decision, RISE Student Living has spelled out precisely what its online application requires, so that no applicant is scrambling for paperwork …

For South African businesses, September rarely stands still. The bills that go out this month are the ones that will decide how trading holds up through the closing quarter, and the gap between raising an invoice and watching the funds arrive is exactly where smaller companies bleed momentum. Pay@, the Stellenbosch based payment solutions provider …

Johannesburg – Businesses and individuals looking for a faster alternative to traditional courier services can turn to 1Fetch, an on-demand motorbike courier service providing same-day delivery solutions in and around Johannesburg and Cape Town. Unlike conventional courier services that typically operate around fixed collection and delivery schedules, 1Fetch is designed around speed and flexibility. Customers …

Cape Town retailer highlights how ageing bodies quietly outgrow mattress support long before any visible wear appears. Most people replace a mattress when it looks worn out. Far fewer consider that their body may have changed enough to need a different kind of support entirely. CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Bed King has published new …

Cape Town retailer points to mattress support, not bedding or room temperature, as a leading cause of disrupted sleep for South Africans. Waking up overheated night after night is rarely about the weather. It is often a sign that the mattress itself is working against the body, not with it. CAPE TOWN, South Africa — …

For decades, the early stages of a career have been built around doing the groundwork. Junior employees researched, prepared reports, drafted documents and handled administrative tasks, gaining experience along the way. AI is beginning to change that learning curve. Many of those tasks can now be completed in minutes, raising a bigger question for employers: …

Women in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban now have a clearer picture of what Hair Clinic International can offer them, following the company’s outline of the hair loss assessments and treatments available at its clinics. Having treated men and women alike since it first opened its doors in South Africa, the company is using …

Higher petrol prices make an already expensive car purchase harder to get right. Buyers trying to keep their monthly costs manageable have to weigh the repayment against what they will spend driving the car, and a more economical petrol engine is only one of the options. Where a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is available for …

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone will host the inaugural West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) on 17–18 November 2026 at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre (JMBICC) in Lungi, Port Loko District. Convened by H.E. President Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and immediate past Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority …

Johannesburg – Thomson Wiks is strengthening its position as a business-focused organisation supporting meaningful connections between companies, professionals and international markets. With an approach centred on business relationships, strategic engagement and cross-border opportunities, Thomson Wiks recognises the importance of creating stronger links between organisations operating across different markets. Its work reflects the growing need for …

Think of Balwin Properties less as a catalogue of estates and more as a map, and September 2026 makes more sense. The developer operates across three South African provinces, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, and its own listings sort every development into four regional buckets: Pretoria, Johannesburg, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Trace the …

OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has expanded the local J5 line-up with the introduction of the J5 SHS, adding a hybrid option alongside the existing ICE and the recently launched BEV models. The J5 SHS pairs a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine with electric assistance to deliver 165 kW and 295 N.m, with claimed fuel consumption …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness of how artificial intelligence (AI) could help identify heart disease earlier during Heart Awareness Month. Heart disease can develop quietly, with conditions such as high blood pressure, narrowed arteries, and abnormal heart rhythms causing few early symptoms. For some people, the first clear warning may …

Material handling specialist operating since 1998 takes its forklift rental, sales and support offering online for Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town customers Johannesburg, South Africa, 9 September 2026: Delta Heavy Equipment, the best forklift company in South Africa, has launched a redesigned website at www.deltahe.com. Working in the material handling sector since 1998, the business …

Fresh insights on surface choices, ongoing care and the personalised process behind every Window Art installation across Cape Town and Gauteng. Choosing between a window upgrade and a wall upgrade, keeping existing film looking its best, and understanding what a client centred installation process actually involves, Window Art tackles all three in newly published guidance …

Sandton: Many businesses have employees who are considered the Excel experts in their departments. They know formulas. They build PivotTables. They produce monthly reports. Colleagues turn to them when a spreadsheet goes wrong. But there is an important question businesses should now be asking. Are those employees advanced in the Excel they learned years ago — …

How much a house costs to run, not just to buy, is the message Legaro Property Development is leading with as it markets Drakenzicht, its residential estate in the Paarl Winelands, heading into the warmer end of the Western Cape year. The developer has chosen not to sell on finishes alone. Instead it is pointing …