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For a growing number of travellers, the holiday high is no longer built around sundowners and wine pairings. It is about better sleep, clear mornings, outdoor immersion, wellness, and experiences that do not need a buzz to feel indulgent. In South Africa, where the scenery does half the seduction for free, sober-curious travel may be less a niche than the next obvious evolution. There was a time when travel marketing treated alcohol as shorthand for pleasure. A glass of Cap Classique at check-in.

A will is not only for wealthy people or those approaching retirement. Nor must it be drafted by an attorney to be valid. What matters is that it records your wishes clearly and meets the legal requirements. You do not need to own a house or have a large investment portfolio to make a will. Savings, a vehicle and personal belongings may still be important to the people you leave behind.

The Gulf War began when Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990 and ended on 28 February 1991 after a US-led coalition forced Iraqi troops out of Kuwait. There is much debate surrounding what happened and who was responsible, so here are some talking points. Arguments for the Gulf War Iraq attacked Kuwait first. Kuwait had never attacked Iraq. It was an unprovoked invasion. It is illegal under international law to annex another country’s land.

Don’t say it August 9, 2026 Here’s you free guide to what not to say when you’re speaking to the media (or anyone you want to impress with your eloquence).

When Argentina’s players unfurled a banner proclaiming their ownership of the Falkland Islands after beating England in the FIFA World Cup semi-final it raised plenty of laughs… but also rekindled memories of what really happened back in 1982. Football is known as the Beautiful Game because, when played well, it is truly poetic.

The annual Embrace Symposium brought together 100 delegates from 24 schools to address the future of South African education by putting youth-centred learning at the heart of the conversation. Hosted by St Benedict’s College, the conference challenged educators to integrate local heritage into modern schooling, ensuring every child feels a deep sense of belonging and can thrive as their authentic self.

A July 2026 report on urban living found that Kigali, Rwanda, is the best city to live in Africa. A new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com analyzed quality of life, safety, healthcare, and pollution across the continent to see which cities offer the highest standard of living.

South Africa’s current fuel and energy challenges have completely changed how industrial plants must operate, writes Jacques Maritz, National Sales & Service Manager at Quyn International Outsourcing. In the past, factories and refineries followed a predictable routine and when it was time for maintenance, they would plan a traditional big shutdown. This meant taking entire facilities completely offline for weeks at a time to fix heavy machinery.

Medical aid is essential for accessing private healthcare in South Africa, but it does not always cover the full cost of treatment, writes James White, Director: Sales and Marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions Shortfalls related to specialist fees, co-payments, and sub-limits, are an ongoing reality, leaving many medical aid members exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses. This is why gap cover is no longer an optional conversation for advisers.

Allianz Trade released its annual Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)[1] & Cash Collection Cycle (CCC)[2] report on 16 July 2026, which focuses on how long it takes corporates to turn a unit of cash spent on operations into cash collected from sales. According to the world leader in trade credit insurance, the global CCC rose again in 2025 (67 days) and appears to have settled at a structurally high plateau.