Johannesburg: January is a month of fresh starts in the inner city. People take up new jobs, students go back to college and leases come up for renewal, so the coming weeks are when most renters start weighing up where to live next year. My City Loft rents studio and one-bedroom flats in six buildings…

With year-end bookings stacking up, NEXA Audio is urging South African performers to get their stage monitoring sorted now, and its in-ear monitors start at R280. South Africa, 22 October 2026: Between now and January, local musicians face their fullest stretch of the year: weddings, office parties, carol services, school concerts and festive gigs. More…

Table of Contents Johannesburg, South Africa: January is a month of fresh starts, and for plenty of Johannesburg residents that means a new address. Leases expire, new jobs kick off, and students and young professionals set out to find their own place before the year-end scramble begins. For renters already planning that step, Urban Estate,…

Three days. One challenge: build an app that makes a difference. One of South Africa’s biggest hackathons returns from 23 to 25 October, challenging developers to build apps that address everyday problems. JOHANNESBURG: More than 10 000 developers have registered to participate in this year’s FNB App of the Year Hackathon, making it one of…

For most South Africans, pets are far more than animals. They are family. They greet us at the door, comfort us after a difficult day and become part of our biggest milestones. Yet when the unexpected happens, from an accident to a sudden illness, many pet owners are faced with an impossible choice between doing…

Eco Smart Pest Control’s guide to termite behaviour helps Johannesburg homeowners understand why infestations stay hidden and what early signs deserve a closer look. Johannesburg, South Africa – Eco Smart Pest Control has published a guide to termite behaviour for property owners across Gauteng, addressing a problem that rarely shows itself until the damage is…

Table of Contents Every business starts somewhere. Maybe you spotted a gap in the market, turned a hobby into an income, or decided that there had to be a better way to do something. Along the way, there were decisions to make, problems to solve, and lessons to learn. Now, BOOST Cape Town wants to…

Table of Contents Durban: CAG Executive Question of the Week If your most experienced Excel employee resigned tomorrow, how much of your business reporting would continue without disruption? Across South African businesses, Microsoft Excel remains central to financial reporting, budgeting, stock management, forecasting and operational decision-making. Yet many organisations face a business continuity risk they rarely…

Gqeberha – Tiny insects moving through the house and birds making a racket overhead are details worth mentioning together when calling for help, says Port Elizabeth pest control business True Clean. The company assesses indoor activity alongside possible nesting sites and the openings birds use to enter the roof. “I ask where you’ve seen the…

Gqeberha – A wood borer inspection involves more than looking at the patch of timber that first caught the owner’s attention. True Clean is explaining what Port Elizabeth property owners should expect when arranging an inspection and certificate, particularly when a property transfer deadline is approaching. The company visually inspects accessible timber across the property.…

iCAUR V25 makes global debut with BEV and REEV powertrains iCAUR has unveiled the new V25, joining the V23 and V27 to complete its V-Series SUV range. The V25 will be offered with BEV and REEV powertrains, intelligent all-wheel drive and extensive factory-integrated customisation options. iCAUR also showcased three officially customised V-Series models, with selected…

As Gauteng heads into spring storm season, Blackrock Towing wants motorists, fleet managers and business owners to know that round-the-clock help is only a call away. The Johannesburg-based company offers 24/7 towing and roadside assistance across greater Gauteng. October usually brings the Highveld’s first heavy afternoon storms, and the year-end travel rush follows soon after,…

The bolted steel cages keep condensers and their copper on site without starving the unit of air, and a hinged door means servicing stays a normal job. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Airzone, the Johannesburg company that designs and installs zoned ducted air-conditioning for homes and offices, now makes and fits security cages for aircon outdoor…

Table of Contents Fresh stock has landed at Nifty Gifts this October. The South African online store, known for its cute, useful and unusual finds, has added a batch of new jewellery, kitchenware, stationery and pamper sets. Spring is well under way and the year-end rush is still a few weeks off, so the store…

Table of Contents Every year around October, a lot of South African football fans either open their first betting account or switch to a new bookmaker. The league programme is several months old by then, the English Premier League standings are starting to mean something, and the club fixture list fills up again once the…

Table of Contents Johannesburg: As the year draws to a close and owners take stock of their marketing, a free and well-organised resource for understanding search engine optimisation is now available. On his website, Josh Maraney, who founded Top Click Media, has published 788 short videos, and SEO is the biggest subject in the collection…

Effie Awards South Africa announced its 2026 winners at The Venue, Melrose Arch, celebrating the ideas, strategies and measurable results that define marketing effectiveness. Following another record year for entries, the programme recognised 45 finalists and awarded 27 trophies: one Grand Effie, four Gold, ten Silver and twelve Bronze. Hosted by the Association for Communication…

Mogale City Local Municipality will officially unveil its redeveloped Civic Centre Precinct on Friday, 23 October 2026, at 10h00, at the corner of Market and Commissioner Streets in Krugersdorp. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the municipality’s urban regeneration programme and the first completed development initiative identified in the Krugersdorp Precinct Plan. The event…

From the arrival of French fine jewellery house RedLine Paris to South African Fashion Week, festive shopping and an evening of exceptional spirits, there’s plenty happening at Hyde Park Corner this October. October is shaping up to be a stylish month at Hyde Park Corner. French fine jewellery has arrived in Johannesburg, South African Fashion…