The average shack in South Africa has just two or three windows and you can easily walk its length in just 20 strides. It’s a far cry from the Cape Town offices of Bright Path Business Consultants Inc – yet this is where it all began for founder TJ Ledwaba. ‘Staying in a shack and…
DetailsASA June 2024 Editorial It has truly been a significant season for South Africans as we commemorate 30 years of democracy. With the seventh election done and dusted, as a nation we were all holding our breath to hear the final election results. Some of us are surprised, some not. But despite who we each…
DetailsAs a brand that is all about shining a light on local produce, African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil is thrilled to announce the launch of its new cookbook. The Savouring South Africa cookbook is free to download and a celebration of local flavours and produce, featuring recipes for breakfasts, snacks, side dishes, main meals…
DetailsIn an effort to assess South Africa’s global reputation in various key areas, Brand South Africa conducted extensive research on the perceptions that other countries have on South Africa. A total of 17 countries were surveyed with over 9800 respondents and focused on brand audiences related to tourism, investment, talent, exports and general reputation. Brand…
DetailsPrior preparation needs to be done for the replacement of for instance a CEO in family firms. The role of advisors is important as they help with the transition of leadership between the current-generation leaders and their successors. Advisors help family-owned businesses establish their leadership skills. This process is relatively long if the successors want…
DetailsThis ambitious South African legislation was introduced in 2022 by Environmental Affairs Minister Barbara Creecy. Following extensive public consultation and passed by the National Assembly in October 2023, the adopted version of the Bill is now under consideration by the National Council of Provinces, one step towards being signed into law by President Ramaphosa. The…
DetailsFamily businesses perform better than other companies because they are managed in a more informal way. Managers more often make decisions based on experience and intuition. As a result, family-owned companies fare better financially and innovatively. According to research, the sometimes-portrayed image that family businesses are unprofessionally managed is incorrect. Better performance According to the…
DetailsEthereum, initially proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, is a decentralised, open-source blockchain. It first went live in July 2015. How Ethereum works Ethereum’s foundations are its blockchain and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), which operate atop a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. The use cases of Ethereum Internet money − Ethereum’s native currency, ETH, is…
DetailsEarly in one’s career it’s useful, and perhaps necessary, to say yes more than no to additional work requests. It helps us gain valuable experience and build our reputation within the workplace. But understanding when to say no and why is crucial. There are different stages to our careers and each requires different approaches. Understanding…
DetailsPicture yourself at a family gathering. You are about to tuck into your delicious meal when suddenly an uncle approaches and asks you for tax advice because he heard that you are a CA(SA). I’m sure we have all experienced that at some point. As flattering as that is, what does it signify? To me,…
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