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GROUNDED APPROACH TO BOTH LIFE AND BUSINESS- Ocean Driven Media
Wade Howard is the director and senior photographer at ODM Media (Pty) Ltd. His creativity and curiosity were born on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, where as a youth he enjoyed a
lifestyle surrounded by friends and places like forests, sugarcane fields, local streets, and the beach.

Wendy
Dec 93 min read


DO YOU KNOW WITH WHOM YOU ARE DOING BUSINESS? -Cox Yeats Attorneys
Projects often run into delays. A common question that arises is whether
consultants/professionalscan claim additional fees due to the period of delay.
Often, consultants agree to a value-based fee, meaning that the amounts they can charge are linked to the overall value of the work.
In circumstances of delay, consultants often feel that they are automatically entitled to revert to and claim time-based fees. This is not always the case.

Maryke Dickinson
Dec 93 min read


LEADING WITH HEART,VISION AND PURPOSE
Minenhle Dlamini, managing director of Gagasi FM, leads one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most vibrant regional commercial radio stations. Her journey to the top of the commercial broadcasting world has been one of persistence, reinvention, and a deep love for media.

Wendy
Dec 94 min read


WHAT GLOBAL TAX REFORM MEANS FOR BUSINESSES IN KWAZULU-NATAL
Praksha Jaga, Associate Director, EY South Africa Tax
WHAT GLOBAL TAX REFORM MEANS FOR
BUSINESSES IN KWAZULU-NATAL

Remona -
Dec 93 min read


THE COST OF A BAD ACCOUNTANT - Heather Flack
Heather Flack, Business
Leader, Flair Accounting
THE COST OF A BAD ACCOUNTANT - Heather Flack

Heather Flack
Dec 94 min read


Reflections on KwaZulu-Natal's Business Landscape in 2025
KwaZulu-Natal's Business Landscape in 2025
Gayle Adlam
Dec 82 min read


High Street Auction Co supports South Africa’s “second chance economy”
Mitchell-Marais says that a strategy for an optimal asset disposal, an example of which could include the auction platform, is an important component of the entire business rescue process which rests on viability and determining what that business needs to operate rather than the nice-to-haves that do not necessarily generate liquidity. “Ultimately, you’re striving to restore solvency, and you'll have a leaner, more efficient, more sustainable operation in the long run. If

maryke012
Dec 84 min read


EIT Group’s Estcourt Intermodal Freight Village due for expansion
South Africa’s first fully operational intermodal freight village in the small KwaZulu-Natal town of Estcourt is not only actively addressing the inefficiencies and congestion along South Africa’s busiest road freight corridor between Durban and Gauteng but is about to expand into a multi-billion-rand operation that will set an important precedent for containing logistics costs and making local manufacturers more competitive, says EIT Group CEO Wessel Jacobs.

Wendy
Dec 83 min read
![[Durban, 04 December 2025] – Deep in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains lies Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal – a village that has quietly become the beating heart of one of South Africa’s biggest back-to-school operations. Here, Bata South Africa’s sprawling 65,000m² factory powers the production of Toughees, the country’s toughest, most trusted school shoe brand since 1954. More than 4 million pairs of Toughees are manufactured in Loskop annually.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe85d2_c05beb70b6d74c7e8d1d18c6d7338373~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/fe85d2_c05beb70b6d74c7e8d1d18c6d7338373~mv2.webp)
![[Durban, 04 December 2025] – Deep in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains lies Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal – a village that has quietly become the beating heart of one of South Africa’s biggest back-to-school operations. Here, Bata South Africa’s sprawling 65,000m² factory powers the production of Toughees, the country’s toughest, most trusted school shoe brand since 1954. More than 4 million pairs of Toughees are manufactured in Loskop annually.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe85d2_c05beb70b6d74c7e8d1d18c6d7338373~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/fe85d2_c05beb70b6d74c7e8d1d18c6d7338373~mv2.webp)
From Loskop to the Nation: How a Rural KZN Village Powers South Africa’s Toughest School Shoes
[Durban, 04 December 2025] – Deep in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains lies Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal – a village that has quietly become the beating heart of one of South Africa’s biggest back-to-school operations. Here, Bata South Africa’s sprawling 65,000m² factory powers the production of Toughees, the country’s toughest, most trusted school shoe brand since 1954. More than 4 million pairs of Toughees are manufactured in Loskop annually.

Wendy
Dec 54 min read


Sappi Forests Marks a Year of Progress and Reinforces Commitment to Safer Forestry Operations
Forestry remains one of South Africa’s most demanding and high-risk sectors, shaped by challenging terrains, unpredictable weather and intensive manual labour. For the thousands of employees and contractors working in the South African Forestry industry, safety is not simply a protocol, it is a discipline that underpins every decision, every shift and every task in the field.

Maryke Dickinson
Dec 53 min read


NJMPF: Building Secure Futures Through Retirement, Education and Community
The KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds — NJMPF — is a long-standing retirement-fund institution serving municipal employees across KwaZulu-Natal. Founded in 1942, the Fund provides retirement planning, pension and provident-fund benefits to thousands of members and pensioners.

Maryke Dickinson
Dec 32 min read


Stay Safe This Holiday Season: Essential Security & Emergency Tips for Every Family
The holiday season brings excitement, travel, family gatherings, and a chance to relax. But it also brings increased risks. More people are on the roads, many homes are left unattended, and there is generally more activity and distraction. During this time, being prepared for both security threats and medical emergencies becomes essential.

Maryke Dickinson
Dec 32 min read


Hyundai Alcazar: The Ideal Family SUV with Versatility and Comfort - Grant Adlam
Hyundai Alcazar: The Ideal Family SUV with Versatility and Comfort - Grant Adlam

Grant Adlam
Dec 22 min read


19 Fascinating Facts About Gagasi FM: Celebrating 19 Years of The Sound of KZN
As Gagasi FM marks its 19th birthday, there’s no better time to reflect on the incredible journey of KZN’s leading regional commercial radio station. From its launch in 2006 to becoming a cultural force and a digital powerhouse, Gagasi FM continues to shape the sound, spirit, and identity of KwaZulu-Natal.

Maryke Dickinson
Dec 23 min read


Cash-Flow Specialist Debbie Vandekan Shares the Story Behind Three Peaks Payment House
Durban — Cash-flow strategist and business leader Debbie Vandekan (née Jones) is drawing renewed attention for her role in building Three Peaks Payment House, a company that has become a long-standing pillar of support for South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). During a recent discussion with ActionCOACH’s Trevor Clark, Vandekan outlined the development of the business and the principles that shaped its success.

Maryke Dickinson
Dec 23 min read


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Maryke Dickinson
Nov 281 min read


EaziSoak: The Game-Changing Soakaway Solution You’ve Been Waiting For
Managing effluent, groundwater, or stormwater shouldn’t be costly, complicated, or unreliable. Yet traditional soakaway systems often rely on geotextile fabric, stone layers, and perforated pipes—materials that increase installation time, drive up costs, and offer limited long-term performance. These older systems can struggle under demanding conditions such as high water tables, heavy rainfall, or poor soil structure, making them less effective and more prone to maintenance

Grant Adlam
Nov 282 min read


AFRISAM ROADSTAB – STRENGTHENING SOUTH AFRICA’S ROADS FOR THE LONG HAUL
AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement continues to strengthen South Africa’s road infrastructure by delivering a dependable high performance solution for stabilising and improving road layers in demanding conditions. Engineered specifically for road construction, it ensures superior strength, durability and consistent performance across diverse soil types, enabling contractors to meet quality standards and tight project schedules.

Grant Adlam
Nov 282 min read


Unleash the Madness: MAD MONDAY Race Deals Are Here!
Get ready South Africa… it’s nearly HERE! Forget BLACK FRIDAY.... the annual MAD MONDAY special is about to explode into action, and this year it’s bigger, bolder and wilder than ever! For just 48 adrenaline-pumping hours, you get a massive 30% discount on 11 different 2026 races across the country — triathlons, runs, swims, adventure challenges… they’re all waiting for you! The madness kicks off on Monday the 1st of December at 8am and ends sharply at 8am on Wednesday, 3rd D

Grant Adlam
Nov 271 min read


Empowering Women's Health: Wendy Dhlomo's Journey with Femi Clinics
Empowering Women's Health: Wendy Dhlomo's Journey with Femi Clinics

Ange Alderton
Nov 261 min read
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