For many professionals, the workday ends at 5:00 PM. For thousands of South Africans, it marks the beginning of a demanding and deeply rewarding "second shift." These are parents of autistic children, navigating a unique path between corporate milestones and developmental breakthroughs. This balance requires commitment from both the employee and the employer, a shared responsibility that, when honoured, strengthens teams, culture, and performance. This World Autism Awareness

Multi-day endurance racing strips away the superficial and exposes the fundamentals. Whether you’re tackling hard enduro, adventure rallies or ultra-distance events, the body’s response to sustained physical demand follows predictable patterns. Understanding these patterns and preparing accordingly separates those who finish from those who don’t. Nutritional Performance Labs’ ongoing work with athletes across multiple endurance disciplines, particularly at the iconic 2025 Roo

We’re rolling out the Meta AI support assistant globally on Facebook and Instagram, providing 24/7 help for account issues like updating your password and settings for your profile. Over the next few years, we will deploy more advanced AI systems across our apps to transform our approach to content enforcement, more accurately finding and removing severe content violations like scams and illegal content, so people see less of them. Today, we’re launching new AI tools for supp

Music lovers are invited to celebrate Freedom Day weekend in true rock-and-roll style as The Hangout Fest 3 returns with an electrifying lineup, vibrant atmosphere, and a strong message of freedom, connection, and self-expression. Set to take place on Saturday, 25 April at The German Club in Edenvale, this highly anticipated event promises a full day of live music, community spirit, and unforgettable performances. Festivalgoers are encouraged to make the most of the long week

The @ Collection’s flagship Sandton property celebrates its fourth anniversary, reflecting on how it changed the face of hotel living in Johannesburg Four years ago, @Sandton Hotel opened its doors as something South Africa had not seen before: a 562-room luxury hotel embedded within the country’s first multi-use, high-rise lifestyle development. This March, the hotel marked that milestone by looking back on what has been built and forward to what comes next. Situated in the

Afrika Tikkun brought together partners, organisations, and community stakeholders at its Disability Partnership and Support Breakfast, a lively engagement event focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing disability inclusion across South Africa. The gathering highlighted the importance of building proactive, meaningful connections to ensure persons with disabilities are supported in practical and sustainable ways. Lana Roy, Programme Lead of 360: Disability Inclusi

For South Africans looking to brighten their smile safely and effectively, SuperSmile offers a professional-grade at-home teeth whitening solution that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles. Designed for simplicity and ease of use, SuperSmile’s products are formulated with clinically recognised ingredients to deliver visible brightening without sensitivity or compromise. Whether you’re starting your whitening journey or maintaining your glow, the range includes: At‑home whiten

From weekend brunches to spit braais by the pool, the hotel's @Sandton Restaurant is setting the table for Johannesburg’s dining crowd There is a certain kind of Sunday that Joburgers know well: long, unhurried, and built around a good meal. @Sandton Hotel is offering exactly that, with a series of food and beverage experiences designed as much for the local community as for hotel guests. Kicking off the offerings is the Breakfast Buffet with Bubbles and Oysters, held every S

CapeGate Shopping Centre  will host the Autumn Edition of CG Thrift Fest from 27 to 29 March 2026 - a free, weekend-long pop-up market at Centre Court featuring pre-loved, secondhand and vintage goods from a range of independent stalls. The event runs from 09h00 to 20h00 on Friday and Saturday, and from 09h00 to 17h00 on Sunday. With secondhand retail growing steadily across South Africa, CG Thrift Fest taps into a measurable shift in consumer behaviour. Shoppers are increasi

Harmful alcohol use does not occur in a vacuum. Effective prevention requires understanding the conditions that shape behaviour. This insight underpins AWARE.org’s harm reduction strategy. Through its research, AWARE.org has found that in South Africa, alcohol experimentation often begins in early adolescence, and that earlier initiation is associated with significant health and social risks. A 2024 study by the Frontline Research Group, commissioned by AWARE.org on underage

On Human Rights Day, 21 March 2026, the Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted a special edition of its Making Reading Fun programme, bringing together children, families, and authors to centre literacy as a fundamental human right. As South Africa reflects on the legacy of Sharpeville and the ongoing struggle for dignity and equality, the Foundation used storytelling to highlight a critical truth: without the ability to read for meaning, many children are excluded from fully parti

This Easter, Vivari Hotel and Spa invites guests to step into a refined celebration of the season with two thoughtfully curated experiences designed to bring together indulgence, relaxation, and connection. At the heart of the offering is the Easter Buffet, a vibrant, family-friendly affair that blends elevated dining with playful moments. Guests can expect a lavish spread of seasonal favourites, complemented by chocolate-inspired treats, face painting for little ones, and a

From Robert Gwerengwe’s Desk, CEO at WesBank South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sits at above 46%. At this scale, youth unemployment is not simply a social challenge. It is an economic emergency. By comparison, International Labour Organisation data shows that the global youth unemployment rate is closer to 13%, making South Africa an outlier among both emerging and developed economies. No business, no sector and no economy can thrive when nearly half of its young people

South Africa’s life insurers paid out more than R639 billion in claims in 2024. A significant and growing portion of these claims relate to severe illness, death and disability, with cardiovascular conditions consistently ranking among the leading drivers. For insurers and employers alike, this is no longer simply a public health concern. It is a material risk issue that directly affects group insurance pricing, benefit sustainability and long-term scheme viability. The claim

Nedbank Pitch & Polish, one of South Africa’s most consistent engines of entrepreneurial growth, has opened entries for its 16th season alongside long-standing headline partner Nedbank. Over 15 seasons, the programme has supported entrepreneurs in refining their strategy, strengthening their systems and building more resilient businesses. What sets the programme apart is its proven ability to develop entrepreneurs through a deliberate blend of competition, one-on-one mentorin

South African organisations are building more software than ever before. What many of them are not doing is securing the identities and pipelines that build it. Obsidian Systems has announced a strategic reseller and implementation partnership with BlueFlag Security, an identity-first software development lifecycle (SDLC) security company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Under the agreement, Obsidian becomes BlueFlag’s exclusive in-country reseller and implementation p

Rosebank Mall continues to elevate its retail offering with the opening of Livo, a contemporary luxury lifestyle store set to launch on Level 1 on 7 February 2026. One of only two Livo locations nationwide, the Rosebank store introduces a thoughtfully curated retail experience that blends design, functionality and everyday luxury under one roof. Livo is a destination for beautifully considered living. The store offers an extensive selection across homeware, decor, kitchen ess

In a landmark moment for South Africa’s telecommunications sector, Vuma, the Maziv-owned trailblazer of high-speed fibre-to-the-home, is ecstatic to announce that it has officially surpassed the one million subscriber milestone. What started as a grassroots project in the streets of Parkhurst has surged into a nationwide digital revolution. Today, Vuma stands as a titan of transformation, having successfully bridged the digital divide and turned a bold vision into a reality f

R25 coffee before 8am... What? Starbucks? And it's not just a standard Americano? Did I hear right? YES! Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Whether it's a quick stop before work, a pause before lectures, or a moment carved out before the city fully wakes up, those early hours tend to belong to people who move with intention. In a market where most coffee chains price a tall latte between R37 and R45, and even fast-food options sit closer to R30, Starbucks is doing

Solcon Capital’s Tech Credit Fund (“TCF”) has successfully concluded a R5 million structured private credit funding transaction with AdNotes, a multiple award-winning, Black-owned South African Internet Service Provider (ISP), supporting the expansion of affordable and reliable internet access to underserved communities across the country. This transaction marks the first deployment of capital by the Tech Credit Fund and establishes a proof-of-concept for funding scalable, co