Pretoria law firm explains why a will drafted before a shareholding existed can create exactly the disputes it was meant to prevent. PRETORIA, South Africa — OAK Law has published a practical guide for business owners ahead of National Wills Week, held every year in the third week of September. The article addresses a problem the firm sees regularly: directors and shareholders whose wills were drafted years ago, often from a generic template focused on personal assets, and which say little or …
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How Social Media Affects Teens’ Mental Health
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging parents and caregivers to understand how social media can influence teenagers’ mental health. For today’s teens, social media is much more than a way to stay in touch with friends. It is where they communicate, learn, share experiences, seek entertainment, and express themselves. While social media offers many benefits, it can also create challenges that affect mental health, self-esteem, and emotional …
Eskort Strikes Double Gold With 12 Taste Awards
Six products earn matching honours at the 2026 Aurora International Taste Challenge and the South African Food & Beverage Awards Eskort, South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, has done something remarkable at two of the food industry’s most respected taste competitions: entered six products and had every single one recognised at both events. The results; 12 awards across the 2026 Aurora International Taste Challenge and the South African Food and Beverage Awards; are testament …
The Purple Speedos Are Back! The Hollard Daredevil Run Returns for 2026
It’s the one day of the year when thousands of South African men proudly swap formal work wear for purple speedos, all in the name of saving lives. The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run is taking place on Friday, 23 October and entries are now open. Over the past 17 years, this iconic men’s health movement has raised millions for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa. Funds are used to help expand education and raise awareness about …
Ruling Coalition in Tshwane Disregards Importance of Oversight
The Tshwane Metro Council’s Oversight Committee on Housing and Human Settlements was unable to proceed with its work last week, as eight members of the ruling coalition representing the ANC, ActionSA and EFF failed to attend an important meeting. Seeing as there was no quorum, four reports that were tabled could not be discussed and no relevant decisions could be made. One of these was the Department’s medium-term performance report, which details recurring shortcomings identified by the …
Mayor Nasiphi Moya Under the Microscope
Statement by Cllr Dikeledi Selowa - DA Tshwane Spokesperson on Roads and Transport: The DA notes the statement made by Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, denying a claim apparently put to her that a municipal contractor undertook renovations at her house. It is significant that the Mayor felt it necessary to issue a statement on the issue to preempt a Sunday news report. Her story is that she paid for the renovations herself, and that the work was not done by a municipal contractor. This is …
Questions Mount Over Manamela
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says today’s Pretoria High Court ruling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) raises serious questions about Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela’s judgement and his handling of one of South Africa’s most important public institutions. The court suspended Prof Hlengani Mathebula’s appointment as NSFAS administrator and restored the seven remaining board members to manage and govern the institution pending the final …
When an Insect Bite Is More Serious Than You Think
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about the warning signs of potentially dangerous insect bites and stings. Insect bites are a common part of everyday life, especially during warmer months, but they should not always be dismissed as harmless. With World Mosquito Day (20 August) highlighting the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of prevention, it also serves as a reminder that some insect bites and stings can lead to serious …
Cherop targets victory at Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
After winning last month’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on her South African debut, Doreen Cherop (Kenya) will be looking to claim another victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday 23 August. “The 10km course was amazing and the race was very well organised. I wasn’t expecting to win. I was just aiming for a podium finish, only to find myself in a winning position. I think I won because I believed in my training,” Cherop explained, reflecting on the lifetime best 30:43 she clocked …
Could One Resignation Bring Your Business to a Standstill?
Durban: The employee who is hardest to replace may be the one quietly holding your business together. By Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group CAG Executive Question of the Week If the person who understands one of your most important business processes resigned today, could somebody else take over tomorrow? At 08:07 on a Monday morning, the CEO receives a resignation letter from a long-serving employee. It is disappointing, but it should be manageable. By lunchtime, that confidence …