Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Set For Strong June Showcase The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro is shaping up to be one of the standout surfing events of the South African winter, with strong sponsor support, an increasingly competitive field, and growing anticipation ahead of the 19 to 21 June event window. The event features both a World Surf League Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000 and a WSL Junior Qualifying Series (JQS), bringing together established competitors and emerging talent at the … [Read more...] about Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Set for Strong June Showcase
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How AI Can Help Young People Take Charge of Their Health
Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging young people to take a more active role in their health as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a part of everyday life. Artificial intelligence is no longer something that only belongs in science fiction. This Youth Day (16 June), it is already being used in practical ways to assist young people in better understanding their bodies, managing their mental wellbeing, developing healthier … [Read more...] about How AI Can Help Young People Take Charge of Their Health
AI Is Fast. Advanced Excel Skills Keep Businesses Accurate
Cape Town: Artificial intelligence is transforming the way employees work with data, reports, spreadsheets, and business information.AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can generate formulas, analyse data, create reports, and suggest solutions within seconds. However, as AI adoption increases, many organisations are discovering that speed does not always guarantee accuracy. AI can create formulas. AI cannot guarantee that the formula is correct. AI can analyse data. AI cannot … [Read more...] about AI Is Fast. Advanced Excel Skills Keep Businesses Accurate
Directories – How to Make Yours Stand Out
Table of Contents I remember with fondness the OPD (Open Directory Project) from the early days of the internet. At one stage the ODP was the number one go to place to find new and interesting web sites. Manually created and curated one could say that it was the forerunner of other high manual contribution sites like Wikipedia. The ‘koel deur die kerk’ moment for ODP was the day that they agreed to allow Google (then a fledgling search engine) to scrape and use their data to provide seed sites … [Read more...] about Directories – How to Make Yours Stand Out
AI Saves Time. Humans Create Value in Business
Table of Contents Nelspruit: Artificial intelligence is helping employees complete tasks faster than ever before. From drafting emails and summarising meetings to generating reports and analysing information, tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are becoming increasingly common in workplaces across South Africa. The productivity benefits are clear. However, as organisations continue to invest in AI technologies, many business leaders are discovering that saving time and creating … [Read more...] about AI Saves Time. Humans Create Value in Business
Smart Wearables: How AI Is Detecting Heart Issues Early
Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting World Heart Rhythm Week (1–7 June) by urging people to be more aware of their heart health. Many heart conditions develop without obvious symptoms, but advances in technology are making it easier to pick up early warning signs, often before anything feels wrong. Why Heart Rhythm Matters More Than You Think Your heart works on a rhythm. When that rhythm becomes irregular, it’s known as … [Read more...] about Smart Wearables: How AI Is Detecting Heart Issues Early
Atlantic Aerodrome Opens as Cape Town’s New Premium Aviation Hub
Table of Contents Purpose-built facility for general aviation, turboprop operators, light jets, aircraft owners, charter companies, AMOs, EMS operators and aviation businesses Atlantic Aerodrome, Cape Town’s first purpose-built premium general aviation and turboprop base, will officially open in September 2026. Located just 40 minutes from Cape Town in the Swartland, this modern, low-congestion facility responds to the growing demand for dedicated aviation infrastructure in the Western Cape, … [Read more...] about Atlantic Aerodrome Opens as Cape Town’s New Premium Aviation Hub
FirstRand Foundation Announced as Laureus Sport for Good Foundation SA Country Patron
FirstRand Foundation (FRF), the corporate foundation for the FirstRand Group, was recently appointed as Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa’s new Country Patron. Joining Mercedes-Benz South Africa as co-Country Patron, the FirstRand Foundation steps into a crucial role as both a major funding partner and high-profile advocate of the Foundation’s mission and will play a major role providing the essential and sustained investment required to support Laureus-assisted programmes at … [Read more...] about FirstRand Foundation Announced as Laureus Sport for Good Foundation SA Country Patron
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Adds New Prizes And Partner Activations
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Adds New Prizes And Partner Activations Premium surfboards from Bilt International, a four-night stay from The Royal St Andrews Hotel, prizes from Bliz Eyewear, support from Harcourts, and an official opening function at The Pottery add further momentum to the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior. The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro venue, Victoria Bay – © Gumboot VICTORIA BAY, SOUTH AFRICA – The countdown to the 2026 Rip Curl Vic Bay … [Read more...] about Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Adds New Prizes And Partner Activations
Mzansi Rugby League Discusses Economic Opportunity Around Its Ten Clubs
Johannesburg: The Mzansi Rugby League (MRL) says the creation of additional professional rugby clubs has the potential to generate economic opportunity far beyond the players who ultimately take the field. According to the league, one of the reasons professional rugby opportunity remains important is because every sustainable professional club creates opportunities throughout an entire ecosystem of people, businesses and communities. The MRL recently outlined its belief that South African rugby … [Read more...] about Mzansi Rugby League Discusses Economic Opportunity Around Its Ten Clubs
Vincent Leygonie Retains South African BMX Freestyle Title At Park Lines Championship
Vincent Leygonie Retains South African BMX Freestyle Title At Park Lines Championship Pro Men’s Winner – Vincent Leygonie © Eric Palmer Johannesburg, South Africa – High-flying BMX action took over the SkyLab BMX Park in Bryanston as the Park Lines BMX Tournament hosted the official 2026 South African BMX Freestyle Championships. Sanctioned by Cycling South Africa and the UCI, the event attracted the country’s top BMX Freestyle riders. Competitors battled for national titles, UCI ranking points, … [Read more...] about Vincent Leygonie Retains South African BMX Freestyle Title At Park Lines Championship
Do AI Fees Justify the Time Saved?
Table of Contents Cape Town, South Africa: Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business operations. From drafting emails and reports to summarising meetings and analysing data, AI tools promise significant productivity gains. As businesses increase spending on AI subscriptions, licences, training, and implementation, an important question is beginning to emerge: Do AI fees justify the time saved? For many organisations, the answer is not yet clear. While employees … [Read more...] about Do AI Fees Justify the Time Saved?
Who Needs Your Blood? Real Stories Behind Donations
Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is marking National Blood Donor Month by showing how donating blood saves lives and helps people in urgent medical situations. “Blood donation is one of the clearest ways people can make a direct difference in someone else’s life,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “A single donation can support emergency care, major treatment, and recovery for patients of all ages. It is a simple act, but its impact … [Read more...] about Who Needs Your Blood? Real Stories Behind Donations
Major Breakthrough for Eastern Cape Hemp Industry
A major breakthrough has been made for the emerging Eastern Cape hemp sector by the production of hemp fibre from existing cotton processing technology.It has proven that South Africa has existing capability for the full value chain, from farming through to the weaving of linen, according to Duma Maquebela, Buffalo City branch manager of the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA). Having a market for hemp has the potential to unlock thousands of rural jobs as two thousand hemp … [Read more...] about Major Breakthrough for Eastern Cape Hemp Industry
CV Design: Why More Experience No Longer Guarantees More Interviews
Table of Contents For decades, professionals were taught a simple career principle: gain experience, work hard, build your skills, and opportunities will follow. While experience remains valuable, many experienced professionals are discovering that experience alone is no longer enough to secure interviews. Across South Africa and globally, recruiters are receiving larger volumes of applications than ever before. Technology has changed how candidates are screened, LinkedIn has changed how … [Read more...] about CV Design: Why More Experience No Longer Guarantees More Interviews
