A professional software scoping phase in South Africa should turn a business requirement or product idea into a detailed, buildable specification. RocketSoft charges a flat R10,000 excluding VAT for its software scoping phase, regardless of the eventual project size. The fee is credited against the development cost when the client proceeds with RocketSoft. The client receives a comprehensive software development Statement of Work explaining what will be developed, how much work is required, what …
Good Wine Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Wine has a funny way of making ordinary moments feel a little more special. A relaxed dinner, a weekend braai, friends arriving unexpectedly, or simply sitting outside after a long day can all be better with a glass of something you enjoy. And while wine can sometimes feel like a world of its own, choosing a good bottle doesn’t have to be complicated. For many South Africans, it comes down to finding a wine that tastes good, suits the occasion and offers good value. That is where …
From Stocktake to Dispatch: How Smarter Warehouse Technology Keeps Operations Moving
A busy warehouse has a lot happening at any given time. Stock arrives, products are moved, orders come in, items are picked and packed, and shipments need to leave on time. When all of these processes are happening at once, having accurate information is essential. A misplaced product, incorrect stock count or picking error might seem like a small problem, but small mistakes can quickly lead to delayed orders, unhappy customers and unnecessary costs. This is where modern warehouse technology can …
Menlyn Park Serves up the Next Generation of Netball Talent With Fast 3 Championships
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is set to become a hub for youth sport this weekend as the Menlyn Fast 3 Netball Championships tip off on Friday, bringing together 25 teams, young players, aspiring netballers and some of South Africa’s top netball talent. Running from Friday, 4 September to Sunday, 6 September 2026, the three-day tournament will see five-player teams compete across four age categories in the fast-paced Fast 3 format, with 25 teams registering before entries closed. Adding to the …
Stop doing It Manually: How Business Automation Can Give Your Team Back Valuable Time
Cape Town: How much time does your business spend doing things that could happen automatically? Copying information between systems. Sending follow-up emails. Creating tasks for employees. Updating spreadsheets. Moving leads from one platform to another. Sending notifications when something changes. These tasks might only take a few minutes at a time, but over the course of a week or month, they can add up to hours of unnecessary work. The good news is that many of these repetitive processes can …
When Captain Dlamini is NOT Captain Dlamini
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane District warns members of the public about a man who is allegedly posing as a certain Captain Dlamini in the police, offering people employment in the Service in exchange for money. It is alleged that the man communicates with members of the public and tells them that interviews for SAPS positions will be conducted at Hammanskraal police station. He further claims that he can arrange for people to be appointed without going through the …
Throwback Thursday When Hotstix Sang for South Africa
As the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for another pivotal chapter in rugby’s greatest rivalry, it feels like the perfect moment to look back at a day that remains very special in the life and career of Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. The place was Soccer City in Soweto. The date was Saturday, 6 October 2012. The occasion was a Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks — two giants of world rugby. And standing on that enormous stage, in front of a capacity crowd, was one of Soweto’s own: …
13 Ways of Enjoying Waterblommetjies
Waterblommetjies are in season now and visitors to the Waterblommetjie Festival on Saturday, 5 September, can try this local delicacy prepared in thirteen different ways. The participants in this year’s festival Windmeul Kelder, Rhebokskloof and Domaine Brahms have harnessed their creativity to offer waterblommetjies in both traditional and innovative dishes. Try the traditional waterblommetjiebredie (stew) at Windmeul Kelder. Their farmers market will also have fresh waterblommetjies for sale …
Illegal Electricity Connections Mastermind Arrested
PRETORIA - The Gauteng PKTT have arrested an eighth suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the illegal electricity connections and theft of critical infrastructure at the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The suspect was re-arrested shortly after being released on bail in an unrelated matter today. She is expected to make her first appearance in court on Monday, 07 September 2026, facing charges of theft, damage to and theft of critical infrastructure, and money laundering. The arrest …
Menlyn Park and Urun+ Bring a New Dimension to Fitness and Active Experiences in Pretoria
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has partnered with uRun+ for the second edition of the uRun+ Maze Run, bringing a unique, high-energy fitness experience to Pretoria and reinforcing the centre’s commitment to creating experiences that extend beyond traditional retail. Held at Menlyn Park on Friday, 28 August, the Maze Run challenged participants to navigate a unique maze-style course combining endurance, speed, teamwork and strategy. The event brought together 1,000 participants across …