The 2026 National Budget marks a decisive shift from crisis containment to fiscal consolidation, with meaningful implications for South African businesses operating in a constrained growth environment, says Etienne Raubenheimer, Executive Head of CFO services at Outsourced CFO (OCFO), a global financial consulting and accounting firm headquartered in Cape Town.Following Wednesday’s budget speech delivered by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to Parliament, Raubenheimer highlights … [Read more...] about Budget 2026 Signals Greater Stability and Opportunity for South African Business, says Outsourced CFO
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Budget 2026 Signals Greater Stability and Opportunity for South African Business, says Outsourced CFO
The 2026 National Budget marks a decisive shift from crisis containment to fiscal consolidation, with meaningful implications for South African businesses operating in a constrained growth environment, says Etienne Raubenheimer, Executive Head of CFO services at Outsourced CFO (OCFO), a global financial consulting and accounting firm headquartered in Cape Town.Following Wednesday’s budget speech delivered by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to Parliament, Raubenheimer highlights … [Read more...] about Budget 2026 Signals Greater Stability and Opportunity for South African Business, says Outsourced CFO
AI Produces Language — Not Truth: Why South African Businesses Still Need Human Oversight
Table of Contents Durban: As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become embedded in daily workflows, many South African organisations are discovering a critical reality: AI generates convincing language, but it does not guarantee factual accuracy. According to College Africa Group (CAG), a corporate training provider with more than two decades of experience in workplace skills development, the rapid adoption of AI tools is creating both productivity opportunities and new operational … [Read more...] about AI Produces Language — Not Truth: Why South African Businesses Still Need Human Oversight
Collaboration in the Mining Industry Is the Foundation of Inclusive Local Growth by Shamiso Chideme (Head of Clients, Tshikululu Social Investments) and Richard Pfaff (Head of Social Impact, Tshikululu Social Investments)
The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 brought together key players to engage on the subjects most relevant to the future of the mining industry in Africa. Among other critical areas of discussion – from energy security to modernising the industry to Africa’s strategic positioning – two key themes carried through the conversations: the need to prioritise inclusive local growth for sustainable economic development, and the role of collaboration in unlocking capital and ensuring shared … [Read more...] about Collaboration in the Mining Industry Is the Foundation of Inclusive Local Growth by Shamiso Chideme (Head of Clients, Tshikululu Social Investments) and Richard Pfaff (Head of Social Impact, Tshikululu Social Investments)
Collaboration in the Mining Industry Is the Foundation of Inclusive Local Growth by Shamiso Chideme (Head of Clients, Tshikululu Social Investments) and Richard Pfaff (Head of Social Impact, Tshikululu Social Investments)
The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 brought together key players to engage on the subjects most relevant to the future of the mining industry in Africa. Among other critical areas of discussion – from energy security to modernising the industry to Africa’s strategic positioning – two key themes carried through the conversations: the need to prioritise inclusive local growth for sustainable economic development, and the role of collaboration in unlocking capital and ensuring shared … [Read more...] about Collaboration in the Mining Industry Is the Foundation of Inclusive Local Growth by Shamiso Chideme (Head of Clients, Tshikululu Social Investments) and Richard Pfaff (Head of Social Impact, Tshikululu Social Investments)
Kagiso Trust Slams 2.44% Education Budget Hike
Table of Contents Leading development agency welcomes extra cash for ECD and TVET infrastructure but says the opportunity to ignite South Africa’s human potential is being squandered Kagiso Trust is disappointed by the 2.44% increase in education funding announced in yesterday’s Budget, warning that far more is needed to address the systemic inequalities threatening South Africa’s economic future. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s allocation of R358.5 billion to basic education and … [Read more...] about Kagiso Trust Slams 2.44% Education Budget Hike
Bands Innie Bush 2026 Tickets Now Available for Port Alfred Easter Festival
Port Alfred – Tickets for Bands Innie Bush 2026 are officially on sale, with one of the Eastern Cape’s most anticipated Easter weekend events set to return to Port Alfred in 2026. Bands Innie Bush forms a major part of the Port Alfred Easter Festival, a multi-day celebration that will combine international surfing, sport, music and community events into one high-impact coastal weekend. Port Alfred Easter Festival Over the Easter period, Port Alfred will host the Rip Curl GromSearch South … [Read more...] about Bands Innie Bush 2026 Tickets Now Available for Port Alfred Easter Festival
Bands Innie Bush 2026 Tickets Now Available for Port Alfred Easter Festival
Port Alfred – Tickets for Bands Innie Bush 2026 are officially on sale, with one of the Eastern Cape’s most anticipated Easter weekend events set to return to Port Alfred in 2026. Bands Innie Bush forms a major part of the Port Alfred Easter Festival, a multi-day celebration that will combine international surfing, sport, music and community events into one high-impact coastal weekend. Port Alfred Easter Festival Over the Easter period, Port Alfred will host the Rip Curl GromSearch South … [Read more...] about Bands Innie Bush 2026 Tickets Now Available for Port Alfred Easter Festival
DigitFMS Launches D-Fuel: Real-Time Vehicle Fuel Intelligence System to Combat South Africa’s R3.6 Billion Fuel Loss Crisis
DigitFMS Launches D-Fuel: Real-Time Vehicle Fuel Intelligence System to Combat South Africa’s R3.6 Billion Fuel Loss Crisis A new generation of in-tank fuel monitoring gives fleets indisputable visibility, proactive loss prevention and operational accountability South Africa — DigitFMS has officially introduced Digit D-Fuel, an intelligent vehicle fuel monitoring system designed to eliminate uncertainty in fleet fuel management and prevent losses before they occur. Fuel theft and undetected … [Read more...] about DigitFMS Launches D-Fuel: Real-Time Vehicle Fuel Intelligence System to Combat South Africa’s R3.6 Billion Fuel Loss Crisis
Automated Garage Doors in South Africa: Garage Doors Cape Town Launches Advanced Electric Automation Upgrades for Homes and Businesses
Cape Town’s residential and commercial property market is seeing a clear shift in what owners expect from their garages, and Garage Doors Cape Town is responding. The Automated electric gate company, which has been installing and servicing garage doors across the Cape Peninsula and beyond for several years, has announced an expanded range of electric automation upgrades aimed at homeowners, business operators, and property developers who want more from their access points than a manual door and … [Read more...] about Automated Garage Doors in South Africa: Garage Doors Cape Town Launches Advanced Electric Automation Upgrades for Homes and Businesses
Johannesburg’s Trusted Name in Carpentry: Carpentry Wizard Highlights 2026 Innovations in Custom Joinery
Johannesburg-based woodworking specialists Carpentry Wizard have confirmed a significant shift in how bespoke joinery and custom timber work is being delivered to residential and commercial clients across Gauteng in 2026. The company, which has been operating from Midrand for 18 years, is rolling out an expanded range of services built around precision joinery, integrated storage solutions, and sustainable wood selection, positioning itself as the go-to carpenter for Johannesburg homeowners who … [Read more...] about Johannesburg’s Trusted Name in Carpentry: Carpentry Wizard Highlights 2026 Innovations in Custom Joinery
AI Turning Information and Data Into a Non-renewable Resource
Table of Contents There is still time (but only just) to ensure that there continues to be deposits of fresh data and knowledge for AI to mine and harvest. The world is fast running out of fresh information, with fewer and fewer journalists and other qualified researchers to go out into the field to mine it. Information (call it news, data, research) has a sell-by date. It is not infinitely recyclable. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT are fast depleting the existing deposits … [Read more...] about AI Turning Information and Data Into a Non-renewable Resource
Social Pensioners Getting More Exercise Thanks to EL Golfers
Residents of the Berea Gardens are sleeping more comfortably on new mattresses after a workout on an exercise bicycle or rowing machine and watching some television thanks to the golfers who participated in the annual Algoa FM Charity Golf Day.Founded in 1974, Berea Gardens provides a home for SASSA pensioners who survive on R2 180 / month. “One of my subsidized rental accommodation SASSA pensioners said after the bed was delivered that it was the best gift she had ever received in her entire … [Read more...] about Social Pensioners Getting More Exercise Thanks to EL Golfers
Diabetes and COPD: Daily Management Tips
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the challenges of managing diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as co-existing long-term conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, and diabetes affects over 830 million adults. Studies show that people with diabetes are more likely to develop lung conditions such as COPD, while those with COPD may have trouble managing … [Read more...] about Diabetes and COPD: Daily Management Tips
A New Look for Urban Living: Modern Modular Design Takes Off
Table of Contents In South Africa’s urban housing market, location and security still matter — but they’re no longer the whole story. Buyers are increasingly choosing homes that feel designed: brighter interiors, a stronger indoor-outdoor connection, and architecture that offers privacy without closing you in. That shift in preference is opening the door for modern building alternatives that can deliver both style and practicality. Modular and off-site construction — once seen as niche — is … [Read more...] about A New Look for Urban Living: Modern Modular Design Takes Off












