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Woodside’s projected R4m shortfall highlights cost of lifelong care
Woodside Sanctuary, a home for people with profound intellectual and physical disabilities, is projecting an operating shortfall of approximately R4 million before fundraising for the year ending 31 March 2027, highlighting the financial challenge of sustaining lifelong specialist care. The Johannesburg non-profit expects operating expenses of almost R23 million, excluding fundraising costs, against income of slightly under R19 million before fundraising.
From Devon Valley with Love - Redamancy Vineyards Earns International Gold
Just five years after releasing its first wines, Redamancy Vineyards is beginning to make its mark on South Africa’s premium wine landscape. The Devon Valley producer has received two Gold medals at the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for its Brave Chardonnay 2024 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, while the Brave Chardonnay 2024 also achieved 96 points at the Fine Wine Awards of American Express, the highest score given to a Chardonnay.
Gold is soaring. But what does a Krugerrand really cost?
By Aziz Moti, Chief Operations Officer, ISA Gold With gold trading above US$4,100 an ounce and South African investors seeing increasingly large rand values attached to a single 1oz Krugerrand, attention is understandably focused on how much further the gold price can run. But for buyers of physical gold, another number deserves equal scrutiny: the gap between what they pay for a coin and what they can sell it for. For South Africans, the equation has an additional moving part: the rand.
The Electricity-Price Debate Is Only Half the Conversation
As South Africa rethinks how electricity is priced, businesses should look just as closely at how much power they actually need to buy South Africa is once again confronting the question of electricity affordability. Government’s draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy has put the structure and affordability of electricity firmly back on the agenda, as South Africa reviews a pricing framework first adopted in 2008 against a very different electricity market.
The Podcast Business Is Automating. Its Most Valuable Asset Isn’t
By Jon Savage, Founder of Africa Podcast Network I came back from Podcast Movement New York with an uncomfortable thought: for the first time in years, I felt the rest of the world had caught up. For a while, I think South Africa was ahead of the curve in parts of the podcast market. We had big shows, a relatively mature creator ecosystem and a market evolving faster than many people realised.
From Silos To Shared Solutions: Rethinking Supply Chain Resilience In Africa
Logistics & Transport 4 min By Jaimé Manuel, Executive: Growth at Unitrans As disruption becomes part of the normal operating environment, Jaimé Manuel of Unitrans considers why resilient African supply chains will depend on clearer processes, stronger partnerships and solutions designed for local realities. For years, supply chains were judged largely by how efficiently they could move goods, reduce cost and maximise output.
Cut The Waste Before You Count The Carbon
Why inefficient lighting is costing South African industry twice By Andrew Winstone, CEO of Energy LED South African industry does not need another abstract conversation about carbon. It needs credible ways to cut avoidable costs and reduce exposure to a carbon-constrained economy without waiting for a major new capital allocation.
Celebrating The Women Building Futures On Behalf Of Clive Robinson, Md Of Tutor Doctor Sa
Seventy years ago, more than 20,000 South African women marched to the Union Buildings, united by courage, conviction and hope for a better future. Their actions on 9 August 1956 became a defining moment in our history. They showed what can happen when women stand together, use their voices and reject the limits placed on their lives. That legacy continues in the women shaping South Africa today, including the educators and mentors who use their knowledge to create opportunities for others.
Brandfundi At 11: What Clients Gain From A Boutique Agency Built To Last
Advertising & Marketing 4 min Brandfundi turns 11 this August, a significant milestone in a business environment where longevity cannot be taken for granted. A 2025 study in the Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management estimates that family-owned companies account for about 80% of South African businesses and roughly 60% of those listed on the JSE. Yet more than 60% reportedly do not transition successfully to the next generation.
The Golden Age Of Strategic Pr Will Be Defined By Judgement
Advertising & Marketing 3 min By Michelle Cavé, Founder and MD of Brandfundi Earning trust is difficult. Losing it is easy. Artificial intelligence enables organisations to communicate faster, more often and across more channels. But greater speed and volume do not make communication more strategic. They make sound judgement more important. This year’s World PR Day theme, The Golden Age of Strategic PR, is especially relevant in an era of automation.
#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic Public Relations calls for a new interpretation of value
Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries This year's World Public Relations Day is being commemorated under the theme, The Golden Age of Strategic Public Relations. This is an aspirational declaration, but one that warrants serious contemplation.
The Tutor Effect - Celebrating The Tutors Who Help Learners Believe They Can
On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA This World Tutor Day, (2 July 2026), Tutor Doctor South Africa is celebrating tutors and academic coaches who go beyond helping learners just pass a test. They also help learners see themselves differently. A great tutor is a steady voice when school feels overwhelming. They explain concepts in different ways, notice when a learner has lost confidence, and turn uncertainty into understanding, one session at a time.
Tutor Doctor South Africa Celebrates Double Award Wins
On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA Tutor Doctor South Africa is honoured to be recognised by MEA Markets in the 9th annual African Excellence Awards 2026, receiving two prestigious accolades: Best One-to-One Tutoring & Learner Support Provider 2026 – South Africa and the Personalised Education Excellence Award 2026 – South Africa.
The Real Ai: How African Ingenuity Drives Growth And Distinguishes The Continent’s Logistics Sector
Artificial intelligence may dominate boardroom conversations, but in African logistics, intelligence has never been confined to systems or algorithms. Long before AI became shorthand for efficiency, African supply chains relied on people solving local challenges: long distances, varied terrain, cross-border requirements, uneven infrastructure, language differences and the pressure to keep essential industries moving. This does not downplay the role of technology.
Skills In Motion: Building Africa’s Next Generation Of Operators
As South Africa marks Youth Month, the conversation around young people’s futures must move beyond opportunities alone to the systems, skills, and support needed to help them build sustainable careers. In sectors such as logistics and supply chain, this means creating clearer pathways between potential and participation, ensuring that young people are equipped not only to enter the world of work but to grow within it.
It Takes a Village to Raise Tomorrow’s Leaders
As South Africa marks Youth Day on 16 June, Tutor Doctor South Africa is calling for a stronger, more collaborative approach to education, one that recognises that learner support must extend beyond the school day. Youth Day is a moment to honour the courage of young people who helped shape South Africa’s history. But it is also a moment to ask what today’s learners need to grow into the leaders of tomorrow and shape South Africa’s future.
The Achievement Zone: On Behalf Of Clive Robinson, Md Of Tutor Doctor Sa
“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” – Jane Goodall. Tutor Doctor South Africa is encouraging parents to take a closer look at learning disengagement, noting that many children are not struggling because they lack intelligence, talent or potential, but because they have drifted out of the Achievement Zone. When learners begin to lose their grip on the work in front of them, disengagement can quietly take hold, and confidence often starts to fade alongside it.
How Data Is Rewriting The Rules Of Road Safety In Africa’s Logistics Sector
Marked annually on 28 April, World Day for Safety and Health at Work offers a timely moment to reflect on how safety is evolving across Africa’s transport and logistics sector. In leading operations, safety is increasingly monitored, interpreted, and acted on in near real-time, rather than being assessed only after the fact. In environments defined by long distances, variable infrastructure, and operational unpredictability, static safety policies are no longer sufficient.
Communications Under Pressure: Why Trust, Visibility And Reputation Are Shifting At Once
On behalf of Michelle Cavé: Founder and MD of Brandfundi (Pty) Ltd Communications teams now face a far more demanding environment. The challenge goes beyond more channels, content, or faster news. Forces shaping trust, visibility, and reputation are shifting at once. AI governance, search habits, brand safety issues, and economic pressures all affect one another. For example, a new law about AI use can impact both a company’s reputation and its risk profile.
Inside the Pressures of Modern Learning - Why emotional resilience is a prerequisite for academic success
On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA April 2026 – During Stress Awareness Month, attention turns to a pressing issue in South Africa’s education system: learners face unprecedented pressure but often lack the means to cope. What was once a manageable academic journey has become a constant balancing act. Today’s learners must juggle schoolwork, social pressures, digital distractions, and growing anxiety about the future, creating a uniquely challenging environment.
Adaptive Leadership In Motion: Why Logistics Needs A Different Kind Of Strength
By Liesel Dentlinger, Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Executive, Unitrans In my experience, leadership has often been treated as a function of certainty –where experience is expected to provide answers, structure to deliver control, and leadership itself to centre on directing, deciding and maintaining order. That model is under strain. Across global supply chains, volatility is no longer an exception to manage. It is the operating environment. Disruption is not episodic. It is continuous.
Procurement Can Buy Pr. It Cannot Buy Judgement.
By Michelle Cavé: Founder and Managing Director of Brandfundi Public Relations (PR) is often reduced to a cost line item, yet its real value lies in judgement, something standard procurement frameworks are not designed to quantify. There is a growing tension in how organisations buy PR. Reputation, stakeholder trust, and crisis-readiness are now board-level priorities, yet the services behind these outcomes are still assessed through procurement processes intended for commodities.
Dividing Futures - The Real Cost of Dropping Maths On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA
South Africa’s matric pass rate may be climbing, but another trend within the education system paints a far more complicated picture. While the country celebrates improved results, mathematics is quietly disappearing from many learners’ subject choices. In 2025, South Africa recorded a historic 88% matric pass rate. But when the numbers are broken down, a different reality emerges. Only 34% of matric candidates wrote core Mathematics, with most opting for Mathematical Literacy instead.
The Truck Driver Who Turns Overnight Stops Into A Living Archive Of Namibia
When Mogamat Salie Saban parks his truck for the night in a Namibian town, he does not disconnect. He works differently. Instead of withdrawing to a guesthouse, he seeks out people – usually elders. The men and women who recall the town before tar roads, shopping centres and expansion. He sits with them, listens closely, and asks one direct question: What was this place like when you were young? Over time, those conversations have become more than passing exchanges.
Smart Mobility, Smarter Growth: Reimagining African Supply Chains For A Digital Decade
Logistics & Transport 4 min Smart mobility is more than a frequently used term – it is increasingly recognised as a source of competitive advantage, particularly in African logistics and transport, where implementation gaps can have material operational consequences. For Nicolé Mey, Digital & IT Executive: Unitrans, “Smart mobility means leveraging connectivity to become more competitive.
Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Powered By Byd
Sport 2 min BYD South Africa has partnered with the iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, taking place on 11–12 April 2026 in Cape Town, bringing its innovative electric mobility solutions to one of South Africa’s most celebrated sporting events.
Byd Powered Car Of The Year Finalist Evaluation With Mobile Phev And Ev Charging
BYD South Africa deployed a prototype mobile electric vehicle charging unit at the South African Car of the Year finalist evaluation session on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at Zwartkops Raceway in Centurion. The deployment marked the first use of a mobile charging unit for PHEV’s and EV’s of this type in South Africa.
Beyond The Pit: Why Mining Partnerships Are Being Redefined
Logistics & Transport 3 min By John Kettlewell, Executive: Agriculture & Mining, Unitrans The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba carried a familiar public narrative: policy reform, geopolitical positioning and capital mobilisation under the banner of “Stronger Together”. Yet beyond keynote remarks and ministerial statements, a quieter conversation unfolded through technical sessions and industry exchanges.
Training Tomorrow’s Champions
On behalf of Clive Robinson, MD of Tutor Doctor SA Every champion owes their rise to a coach who believed in them first. On the sports field, coaching unlocks peak performance. Athletes train rigorously, not from deficiency, but to reach their potential. Imagine if every learner approached education with this drive. The classroom mirrors the sports field. Coaches in both arenas guide from the sidelines. They instil confidence and foster growth through consistent, personalised support.
From Farm to Future - Rainbow Chicken Strengthens Local Farming at Inaugural Farmer’s Day
Rainbow Chicken, in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Municipality and the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, recently hosted its inaugural annual Farmer’s Day at the Rainbow Chicks Malelane and Tonga Depots in Mpumalanga.
Unitrans Drivers Shine At Iveco #thankyoutrucker Awards
Celebrating Courage, Commitment and the Everyday Heroes Who Keep SA Moving Two Unitrans drivers, Mavis Ndumo and Dennis Hlatshwayo, have been honoured among South Africa’s top professional drivers at the 2025 IVECO #ThankYouTrucker Awards – with Mavis claiming first place nationally and Dennis securing third.
The Stress Behind The Desk: How Emotions Shape Learning Environments
Today’s learners don’t just bring backpacks into classrooms; they bring the emotional weight of a world that rarely gives them room to breathe. They arrive overstimulated, distracted and carrying silent expectations they never asked for: to keep up, fit in, impress, perform and be “okay.” Their attention is constantly pulled toward instant gratification, yet real learning demands patience, persistence and the ability to sit with discomfort – skills our fast-paced world does not naturally nurture.
Bullying And Mental Health In Schools: Why Early Intervention Matters
Science & Education 3 min Bullying remains one of the most significant and under-addressed threats to learner well-being. Defined as repeated, intentional harm within a power imbalance, bullying creates a climate of fear that affects children emotionally, socially and academically. Global data from UNICEF and the World Health Organisation show that roughly one in three young people have experienced bullying in the past month, underscoring the urgency of early, consistent intervention.
From Excellence To Impact: Unitrans Celebrates 2025 Highway Heroes Champion
Unitrans is proud to announce that Lesedi Masiteng (Unitrans/Mega Bus Kloof) has been named the Overall Winner of the 2025 Hollard Highway Heroes competition, earning top honours in South Africa’s most respected professional driving programme. The national awards ceremony, held in November 2025, celebrated drivers from across the country who demonstrated exceptional discipline, skill, and commitment to road safety.
One Campaign Urges Follow-up By Leaders After ‘a Summit Like No Other’
The ONE Campaign has reacted to the conclusion of the 2025 G20 Leaders Summit. Serah Makka, Africa Executive Director of ONE, said: “This summit was like no other. Never before have world leaders gathered in Africa and focused this closely on issues that matter to millions of Africans, as well as to people everywhere.
Africa Is Done Paying A Premium For A Story That Isn't True
ONE Campaign calls on world leaders to end the global finance system that makes Africa pay more because the world sees it as less As the G20 gathers in South Africa this week, the ONE Campaign is issuing a direct challenge to world leaders: stop making Africa pay more because the world sees it as less. Africa faces the highest cost of capital in the world, not because of weak fundamentals, but because of outdated assumptions, opaque risk assessments and decades of structural bias.
From Grassroots to Greatness - Rainbow’s Tjokkers Rugby Clinic Builds the Next Generation of Boland Rugby Champions
Rainbow Chicken, in proud partnership with Boland Rugby Union and Worcester Villagers RFC, has taken to the field with purpose, launching the Rainbow Tjokkers Rugby Development Clinic, a grassroots initiative bringing young players, families, and communities together through the power of sport. Held at the Worcester Villagers Rugby Club, the clinic welcomed 80 enthusiastic boys and girls aged six to nine for a morning packed with energy, learning, and laughter.
Reflections From Anuga 2025: What Rainbow Chicken Learned At Anuga 2025
A team from Rainbow Chicken, including Tarryn Fowler (Marketing Director), Claire Mundell (Technical Director), Thashia Achari (Research & Development Technical Manager), and Neil Harris (Category Strategy Manager), attended Anuga 2025 in Cologne, one of the world’s largest and most influential food and beverage trade fairs.
Rainbow Chicken’s Added Value Division Turns 20 – Two Decades Of Flavour And Growth
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is proud to mark the 20th anniversary of its P1: Added Value Business this month. This division has transformed the way South Africans experience poultry since its inception in 2005. Established at a pivotal moment in Rainbow’s history, the Added Value Business was the brainchild of a small team of determined visionaries. Their goal was to reimagine chicken beyond the traditional fresh format, inspired by global food trends and consumer demand for greater convenience.
Marketing Intimate Wellness: How Gynaguard Is Reframing The Conversation
As South Africa’s leading feminine hygiene intimate care wash brand*(Circana MAT July 2025 report), GynaGuard is transforming how intimate wellness is marketed. Recently, GynaGuard hosted Live the Difference, The Masterclass – an event that embodied the brand’s evolving approach to align brand values with consumer education and inclusive dialogue. GynaGuard’s masterclass was a purposeful, insight-led activation aimed at dismantling deeply ingrained taboos and stigmas surrounding feminine hygiene.
Rainbow Chicken - Hand in Hand, We Nourish the Nation
Rainbow Chicken Ltd, South Africa’s second largest poultry producer, is proud to reaffirm its support for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) by championing the 2025 World Food Day campaign under the global theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” World Food Day, observed annually on 16 October, stands as one of the most celebrated days on the FAO calendar, bringing nations together in a shared mission to end hunger and secure a sustainable...
Meals That Matter: Rainbow Rustenburg Feeding Futures
From classrooms to communities, Rainbow Chicken’s Rustenburg plant is proving that the most powerful lessons are those lived, not just taught. With a workforce of almost 2,000 employees across the Rustenburg Inland – North-West and Gauteng region, Rainbow provides not just food, but livelihoods that support thousands of households. As one of the region’s largest employers and a long-standing neighbour to local schools, Rainbow Rustenburg has embedded a culture of giving back into its community.
Rainbow Chicken Puts South African Gogos On Centre Stage
Rainbow Chicken’s latest content series, Gogo vs Gogo, features a series of cook-offs between South African grandmothers, aka Gogos, who showcase their signature chicken recipes and share the stories, traditions, and wisdom passed down through generations. Apart from cooking, each episode is about honouring the matriarchs who hold communities together, preserve culinary culture, and inspire through their lived experiences.
Rainbow Chicken Champions Heart Health With New Farmer Brown Nourish Range
Rainbow Chicken, the company behind South Africa’s much-loved Simply Chicken and Rainbow brands, is making health the hero of the plate. In recognition of Heart Awareness Month, Rainbow has launched the new Farmer Brown Nourish range – a first-of-its-kind freezer-to-fryer offering proudly endorsed by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of South Africa.
The Women Of Tutor Doctor: Shaping South Africa’s Education Future
This Women’s Month, Tutor Doctor celebrates the extraordinary women leading its South African franchise network. Behind the brand making waves in personalised education is a powerhouse of women franchisees whose vision, determination, and purpose-driven leadership are not only growing the brand’s footprint but also transforming the communities they serve.
Rainbow Chicken Solves Fresh Poultry Frustration With Innovative Farmer Brown Naked Range
In a bold move to address one of South Africa’s most persistent grocery frustrations, Rainbow Chicken Limited has launched the Farmer Brown Naked Range, a premium line of individually quick-frozen (IQF) chicken portions designed to meet the evolving needs of both consumers and retailers. For years, shoppers have faced disappointment when fresh chicken vanishes from shelves during peak trading periods.
Unitrans Wins At Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Unitrans has secured top honours at the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA), recognised in the category of Inventory, Warehousing and Distribution Management for its partnership with Isanti Glass. The award recognises Unitrans’ role in transforming Isanti Glass from operational constraints to a streamlined, scalable supply chain positioned for long-term growth.
Cepacol® Unveils New Voice Of The Brand
Cepacol®, an iconic throat spray and lozenge brand, has announced the winner of its national Voice Search competition, unveiling Mduduzi Sibeko as the new official voice of the brand in South Africa. The announcement took place at a media event held in Johannesburg, where the top ten finalists of the competition gathered with invited media and company representatives for the grand reveal.
Tomorrow Trust And Tutor Doctor Bridging Education Gaps
Celebrating Youth Month with a Transformative Partnership As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, we honour the courage of the 1976 Soweto Uprising while acting to create opportunities for today’s learners. Tomorrow Trust and Tutor Doctor South Africa have renewed their collaboration to deliver exactly that: practical, sustained support that empowers young people through education, mentorship and skills development.
Breaking The Cycle: How Investing In Young Lives Builds A Thriving Nation
South Africa’s youth face a daunting landscape marked by limited access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services. Without the necessary support, young children face challenges in cognitive, social, and emotional development, which are crucial in their formative years. Over 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa are unable to read for meaning in their own home language, highlighting significant challenges in foundational literacy across the country.
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