Category: General

The holiday season is fast approaching and it’s a busy period for all companies. You’re often increasing services to customers before the end of the year, while staff are preparing for time away with their families. With increased activity and extra distractions, the door is open for errors or negligence and this leaves your business…

A recent report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime indicates that organised crime is on the rise in South Africa. Upon analysis of 15 illicit markets, the report published in September ranks South Africa among the world’s most notorious ‘mafia states’ – which includes the likes of Guatemala, Brazil and Russia. Kidnapping is…

Small businesses have a myriad of obstacles to navigate, not least load shedding. The recent round of blackouts is having a severe economic impact on our country, and unfortunately, there is no light at the end of the tunnel, as Eskom has announced that load shedding will continue for the foreseeable future. With these electricity…

Storm season is brewing for most parts of the country and with it comes our famed African thunderstorms. While these awesome displays of nature are a spectacular sight to behold, they can also cause profound damage to our homes and cars. This is why we’ve put together a list of ways you can prepare for…

Johannesburg, September 2022 – The new internet censorship laws approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa and introduced in March 2022, affect regulations that govern content posted online, including social media channels. However, many South African consumers remain unaware of what these new laws actually mean and the implications they could have. Peter Olyott, CEOat financial services…