SA Entrepreneurs are Rising Beyond Their Roots, But Growth Demands Support

SME confidence is climbing in 2025, with more business owners viewing the economy and government efforts as supportive of growth. But the pressure isn’t off. The latest Business Partners SME Confidence Index shows cash flow, economic conditions, and limited funding remain the top barriers. To overcome these, 86% of SMEs say access to finance is critical, 85%…

Gbedu Nights Debuts In Cape Town This Africa Month with an African Music Experience

A strictly Afrobeats and African music experience, ‘Gbedu Nights’, is officially spreading its wings to the stunning city of Cape Town. “Gbedu”, known as a Yoruba word meaning “Big Drum”, while its urban meaning is groove, vibes, fun and rhythm. Spokenpriestess (Afrobeats & Afro Pop DJ), Kat Upendi (Afrobeats & Alte Cruise DJ) and Boujeena (Afrobeats & Afro House DJ) are three phenomenal female DJs from Johannesburg that founded and curated the Gbedu Nights…

Lay’s Brings Football Joy to Tembisa in a Youth Celebration Fit for Champions

As South Africa geared up to commemorate Youth Day, Lay’s is brought the beautiful game home in a celebration of football, community, and future-forward sustainability in partnership with Safe-Hub.  Set in the heart of Tembisa at the Safe-Hub – home to the Lay’s RePlay pitch, this community-focused event marked the culmination of Lay’s 2025 UEFA…

10 Years of Magic Music Sessions: A Celebration with Praise & Worship

 Seasoned experiential events company, Vertex Events, this year celebrates 10 years of its much-loved Magic Music Sessions enterprise and everyone is invited to bask in the glorious occasion. Praise and Worship will be in the anointing of the day, as Magic Music Sessions proudly extends this special invite of grace, thankfulness and gratitude. To amplify and celebrate the prestigious milestone, a…

Is your life insurance keeping up with your changing life?

For most of us, the beginning of another year is a time for reflection, planning and renewed commitments. This makes it the perfect time to revisit an often-overlooked aspect of your financial health – your life insurance policy.  According to Susan Hunt, Chief Actuary at Nedbank Insurance, life insurance shouldn’t be a ‘set it and…

Mrs South Africa kicks off National Public Casting roadshow in Gauteng

Pretoria’s Menlyn Park Shopping Centre buzzed with anticipation on Friday, 31 January, as dozens of aspiring contestants took the first steps toward beginning their Mrs South Africa journey in the first of three live National Public Casting events for 2025. Mrs South Africa 2025 is powered by iME.  Departing from traditional behind-closed-doors approaches to selection…