BizCommunity • 28th January 2021

6 of the best hiking trails in South Africa

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we do things. Before the pandemic, we were generally inclined to the outdoors. However, we became more and more secluded as the pandemic drew on and on. This seclusion has and still is, driving many South Africans to enjoy the outdoors and more specifically enjoy the many beautiful hiking trails the country has to offer. With a limited number of outdoor activities accessible during these challenging times, there is still an opportunity to find

BBrief • 28th January 2021

Data Privacy Day: reminder to start a POPIA compliance journey

Regulators are no longer afraid to protect peoples’ rights to privacy against tech giants. In recent years, we have seen the likes of Google and Facebook receive large amounts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fines. With the 28th of January being Global Data Privacy day, it is time to look thoroughly at South African business and how far they are with their Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) compliance journey. POPIA in South Africa came into effect on 1 July 2020, and

Media Update • 28th January 2021

Data Privacy Day: A reminder to comply with the POPI Act

POPIA in South Africa came into effect in July 2020 and if you have not started with your compliance journey, you need to act fast, as the one-year grace implementation period draws closer to the end.It is never too late to start and several quick wins can assist you in kicking off your POPIA compliance journey. But now is the time to commit.You can start by inculcating POPIA compliance in the day-to-day management of your business so that it becomes second nature — just like a sales or other pr

GQ • 27th January 2021

Trails to visit in the first quarter of 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we do things. Prior to the pandemic, we were generally inclined to the outdoors. However, we became more and more secluded as the pandemic drew on and on. This seclusion has and still is, driving many South Africans to enjoy the outdoors and more specifically enjoy the many beautiful hiking trails the country has to offer. With a limited number of outdoor activities accessible during these challenging times, there is still an opportunity to fin

House and Garden • 27th January 2021

Trails to visit in the first quarter of 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we do things. Prior to the pandemic, we were generally inclined to the outdoors. However, we became more and more secluded as the pandemic drew on and on. This seclusion has and still is, driving many South Africans to enjoy the outdoors and more specifically enjoy the many beautiful hiking trails the country has to offer. With a limited number of outdoor activities accessible during these challenging times, there is still an opportunity to fin

News24 • 26th January 2021

Millennials have arrived in the workplace, and they believe in better communication

Millennials are now entering the workplace in vast numbers. According to a 2020 survey by PwC, attracting the best of millennials is critical to the future of businesses. “Their career aspirations, attitudes about work and knowledge of new technologies will define the culture of the 21st century workplace,” said the survey This generation is full of goal-driven individuals who believe in better communication. Many managers find it difficult to communicate with them, as they require constant

BizCommunity • 11th January 2021

What are SA's most in-demand jobs for the next decade?

Unemployment in South Africa remains an alarming issue. The country has among the highest youth unemployment rates globally with 58% of 15-24-year-olds not working. To add to the challenge, we are facing the rapidly changing skill set that is required by businesses. Top jobs that will be high in-demand in the next decade There is no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. With the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic shaping our lives for decades to come, most businesses and organisations have

the journalist dj • 9th December 2020

Five challenges to overcome when organising a music festival

Planning an event has its own challenges, and the pandemic has made it even harder. For events’ organisers in particular, the main challenge has been about how to successfully organise an outdoor event—like the annual Hearts AFIRE music festival, within the level 1 covid-19 regulations. Prior to moving into lockdown level 1, the entertainment industry was put to a halt since early March 2020, which led to some events being cancelled. In an attempt to save the industry, comedy, award ceremonies

Daily Sun • 4th November 2020

TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS USING A BLOOD CLOT

For people living with chronic wounds, finding a treatment that is both efficient and non-invasive can be challenging. In any hospital, there are always, at any given time, patients with chronic wounds. In worst cases, this leads to leg or limb amputation. Treating these wounds is often a burden to hospitals’ resource. In South Africa, these wounds severely affect the quality of life of sick people and the elderly, as attests a five-year scientific review published by the , of all patients who

BizCommunity • 23rd October 2020

SA Comedy Awards returns after 13 years

The South African Comedy Awards (SACA) is making a comeback after 13 years. The 2020 edition will be held on 12 December at The Soweto Theatre (Jabulani) in Johannesburg and then broadcasted online on 16 December 2020. SACA founder and comedian Kedibone Mulaudzi said the pandemic could not stop them from making their comeback.“After investment into the digital migration strategy of the industry, SACA is back to facilitate and maintain industry support structures that will ensure the progress of

News24 • 15th October 2020

Why is personal branding important for job seekers

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BizCommunity • 8th October 2020

E-signatures can help businesses restore trust

Living immersed in the digital world has seen tasks we perform online become increasingly challenging from a security point of view. In the last few months, the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many businesses, to adapt to a more digitalised way of getting through their day-to-day activities. According to Maeson Maherry, CEO of LAWtrust, as South Africa moves towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the ability to conclude agreements electronically and on the go is becoming more important.“T

TechFinancials • 7th October 2020

Digital Signatures Can Help Businesses Reassure Clients And Restore Trust

According to the CEO of LAWtrust, Maeson Maherry, as South Africa moves towards the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), the ability to conclude agreements electronically and on the go is becoming more important. Digital signatures use a standard, accepted format, called Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), to provide the highest levels of security and universal acceptance. They are a specific signature technology implementation of eSignature. “Advanced eSignatures carry the highest trust and are cons

Yiba • 24th September 2020

Get the best out of your internship or learnership

Learnerships and internships are arguably the most effective pathway to improve young people’s career prospects and enable inexperienced youth to integrate successfully into the formal economy. An internship or learnership adds tremendous value to both the employer and the youth. The youth can kick-start their professions by learning valuable skills and gaining opportunities to grow in their respective professional space. The employer gets to work with potential new staff in a no-risk fixed te