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Business · 22 April 2026

The risk most business owners only notice when it’s too late

The risk most business owners only notice when it’s too late Building a business takes grit. It takes risk, sleepless nights, difficult decisions, and often years of sacrifice. But while most business owners spend enormous energy focused on growth, profitability and day-to-day operations, one critical question is often left unanswered: What happens if the person…

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Two professionals, one holding a blue hard hat, stand in a bright industrial setting. As they discuss plans over a tablet, the energy feels as lively as a Hot 1027 Breakfast, with machinery and blurred equipment in the foreground.4minAd
Business · 26 March 2026

When your bank finally speaks your language

When your bank finally speaks your language Running an established business today means planning for a future that keeps evolving. Global political shifts are rewriting trade priorities, tightening regulations and unsettling markets that once felt predictable. Decisions made thousands of kilometres away now ripple through supply chains, currency exposure and forecasting confidence. And while navigating…

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South African rugby players celebrate joyfully, wrapped in green jerseys and medals like a winter blanket, as their captain lifts a trophy with fireworks in the background.3min
Business · 14 September 2026

Inside the rituals that make Springbok match days uniquely South African

Inside the rituals that make Springbok match days uniquely South African After the Springboks’ latest triumph in rugby’s greatest rivalry, it is hard to imagine a team held in higher regard by South Africans right now. But new research suggests that supporting the Boks is about far more than simply watching 80 minutes of rugby.…

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Two people in business suits sit at a desk with documents, a clipboard, and a smartphone, discussing paperwork as one person points with a pen. A cozy winter blanket draped over the back of one chair adds a touch of warmth to the professional setting.4min
Business · 9 September 2026

Why technology could make accountants more valuable to businesses

Why technology could make accountants more valuable to businesses Artificial intelligence is changing many professions, but for accountants, the shift may be less about replacing people and more about redefining where their real value lies. As automation takes over more of the routine, compliance-driven work traditionally associated with accounting, professionals are being given the opportunity…

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A barista wearing glasses pours steamed milk into a cup at a coffee shop, standing in front of an espresso machine and surrounded by plants and coffee equipment, while wrapped in the cozy comfort of a winter blanket.3min
Business · 7 September 2026

The hidden cost of chasing loyalty rewards

The hidden cost of chasing loyalty rewards South Africans love a loyalty programme. From grocery discounts and fuel rewards to points, vouchers and cashback, many consumers now belong to more than 10 different programmes. But are those rewards genuinely helping us save — or simply encouraging us to spend more? Speaking to Jeremy Maggs on…

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