According to the latest family affordability index put together by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group, food costs have gone up a lot, making it hard for South Africans to buy enough food to feed their families. (PMBEJD). The study looks at the prices of food in 44 stores and 30 butcheries across South Africa. It shows that the average cost of a household’s food basket has gone up by R516.12, or 11.6%, to R4,966.20.

The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award is an international program that recognises the achievements of women in business. Since its start in 1972, the award has been given to women who have made important impacts to their fields as business leaders, innovators, and businesspeople.

The sound of cricket bats striking balls echoes through South Africa’s cricket fields, but it was not until the Proteas Women’s team made history that the country truly felt the sport’s heartbeat. Their performance during the T20 World Cup in 2023 captured the nation’s imagination, and their journey to the final was nothing short of heroic.

The recent case of Gerber v PSG highlights the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial planning. As we increasingly rely on technology to conduct business, we must protect ourselves and our clients from cyber threats. The plaintiff in this case, Jan Jacobus Gerber, had entrusted his retirement funds to PSG Wealth Financial Planning. Over a decade, his share portfolio was managed by the company’s representative. However, in 2019, Gerber fell victim to email cybercrime, losing over R800,000 in investment.

The second day of the Lifesaving SA National Club Championships in Gqeberha saw Fish Hoek and Umhlanga steal the show with their impressive gold medal haul. Georgia Singe from Fish Hoek and SashaLee Nordegen Corris from Umhlanga were the day’s standouts.

Copenhagen Cartel is a Danish sustainable luxury swimwear and activewear brand with a noble goal — saving the ocean. The company’s unique approach to environmentallyfriendly fashion contributes to reducing discarded fishing nets that kill marine life. Copenhagen Cartel makes bathing suits and sportswear out of recycled nylon trash, such as old fishing nets and fabric pieces from before use. This keeps the nets from being thrown into the seas.

Passengers flying in or out of more than ten airports in South Africa are being advised to prepare for possible delays following the suspension of air traffic navigation procedures. This suspension comes as the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO conducts safety audits in the country to ensure compliance with international aviation safety standards.