There are unwritten rules about the emotions you’re expected to show at work. These implicit ’feeling rules’ are so embedded in an organisation’s social fabric that we rarely notice them. However, there are times when there’s a conflict between how you feel and the emotions you’re expected to display. So how do you decide when…
Forbes has identified ‘AI everywhere’ as a top technology trend for 2023 and beyond. As you may have witnessed in the past few months, developments by OpenAI’s ChatGPT are bringing this to reality, with generative AI set to change the way people and business do things. ‘AI everywhere’ refers to the integration of artificial intelligence…
ISQM 11, ISQM2 2 and ISA 220 (Revised)3 come into effect on 15 December 2022. These standards are expected to have a significant impact on all firms that perform engagements in accordance with the IAASB standards. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in collaboration with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and…
I could not wait for the launch of the latest Samsung S23 series because of the competition in the high-end smartphones and considering that South African consumers have been going through some tough economic times with prices of basic necessities increasing every day. So my question was basically why would one go for the latest…
Imagine an entire film shot using a smartphone! Sir Ridley Scott is a well-known film director and producer who has received many accolades throughout his career. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Scott used this smartphone to shoot a short film called Behold (visit the link to the right). I mention this…
National Treasury expects that more consumers will choose to enter into lay-by arrangements to acquire household goods. A recent amendment to the Income Tax Act will address the adverse tax consequences of lay-by agreements for the supplier of the goods. South African consumers have long been using lay-by agreements as a means of purchasing household…
Do you ever have to worry about who will feed your pet while you leave the house for shopping or dining out? The Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder is the ideal companion for your pets when you aren’t home. It can automatically feed your pets when you aren’t around, making it great for short trips…
In whatever province you find yourself this summer, there is a special fun destinations to visit. A wide array of accessible, affordable, safe experiences, activities and intimate getaway options are available right here in Mzansi that are sure to make those dear to you swoon. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Gauteng…
A child of the townships, Jeff van Rooyen rose above his circumstances through hard work, determination and opportunity. ‘I’ve lost count of the number of times people have counselled me on aiming too high. Most of the time, their advice was that I should lower the bar and set myself what they considered to be…
Here are the reviews for the Huawei Mate50 Pro, ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 and GIZZU 10W Solar Lighting Kit The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is a futuristic tech-leading smartphone − IT comes equipped with a range of cutting-edge technologies, breaking new ground and expanding the scope of what users can expect from a smartphone. Amongst its…