Durban: An employee arrives at 08:00 and leaves at 17:00. On paper, that is a full working day. But where did those hours actually go? The answer may be uncomfortable. A surprising amount of the working day can disappear into activities that produce very little business value. Employees are busy. Emails are being sent. Spreadsheets are being updated. Meetings are taking place. But being busy and being productive are not the same thing. The Invisible Workday Think about what happens between the …

 For all the changes taking place online, the showroom still holds one advantage technology cannot reproduce. The first time a customer sees a salesperson may no longer be across a showroom desk. It may be on Instagram or TikTok, where a quick walkaround of a newly arrived car lands in their feed between cooking videos, news clips and whatever else the algorithm has decided to serve them that day. Sometimes that person is already looking for a car. Sometimes the video simply puts a model on …

Until fairly recently, the conversation around electric cars in South Africa focused largely on whether they were a realistic option locally. Price, access to charging, long-distance travel and the stability of the electricity supply were all cited as obstacles. These remain valid considerations, although growing sales across several forms of electrification show that they are not preventing the market from developing. Figures from naamsa show that 4,585 new-energy vehicles were sold during the …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Affordable Living Solutions Africa (ALSA), South Africa’s pioneering property development franchise, has reached a major milestone. Two years after its launch, the group boasts 13 active franchisees, with its first project officially breaking ground in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape. Founded by Dutch entrepreneur Hans van Breugel, ALSA aims to bridge the national affordable housing gap while empowering local developers. The franchise model equips mid-career …

Following the arrival of the L4, Lepas South Africa is dialling up the heat with the all-new L6, a larger, sharper, and feature-packed SUV built to impress.  The L6 is available in two derivatives, Javan and Pantera, both powered by a 108 kW/225 N.m 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Measuring 4,554 mm long and riding on a 2,700 mm wheelbase, the L6 offers 435 litres of luggage space, increasing to 1,255 litres with the second row folded. Key features …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is educating the public about what different urine colours may indicate and when a colour change could warrant medical attention. While it may not be something most people like to discuss, the colour of your urine can provide valuable clues about your hydration levels, diet, medication use, and even potential underlying health conditions. Although many colour changes are harmless and temporary, others may indicate that your body …