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  The old keys don't fit the new doors. For decades, organisations have been built like pyramids: a broad base of junior talent, a narrowing middle-management tier and a small executive peak. Artificial intelligence is reshaping that pyramid into something entirely new and if you're not preparing your people for the pressure that creates, you're already behind. Think about how a diamond actually forms: intense pressure applied to carbon over time. That's precisely what's happening in the middle of your organisation right now. AI is automating entry-level tasks at unprecedented speed, pushing younger, less-experienced people into responsibility far earlier than previous generations ever faced. At the same time, these same tools are letting organisations run with flatter structures and fewer layers. The base is narrowing. The top isn't going anywhere. The middle is where the shape, and the strain, is changing fastest. People aren't all ready Here's the cha...

  The HONOR Magic V6 is HONOR’s flagship device positioned as The CEO’s and Captains choice was launched with the HONOR Pad 20 and The HONOR MagicBook X14 at event with a surprise reveal of the HONOR Robot Phone At a star-studded and intimate media experience held today at The Venue in Melrose Arch, HONOR South Africa launched the HONOR Magic V6 together with the HONOR MagicBook X14 and HONOR Pad 20. This foldable flagship device is designed for users who expect more from their devices, from business productivity and travel to entertainment, creativity, and everyday multitasking. HONOR also showcased the eagerly awaited HONOR Robot Phone at the event. Also revealed was HONOR’s new logo and brand slogan – Dare to Be . The event featured campaign ambassadors, legendary screen icon, Connie Ferguson, history-making former Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, maverick entrepreneur and founder of Legends Barbershop Sheldon Tatchell and SA Cricket Captain, Temba Bavuma in a panel discussion ...

First-time finalist KD15869 shows how local gaming hubs are creating credible pathways from casual play to competitive esports A new generation of grassroots gaming talent stepped into the spotlight at the Kasi Flare 2026 Mid-Year Finals, where 32 players representing 32 community gaming hubs across South Africa competed for championship honours in EA Sports FC 26. Among the breakout competitors was 21-year-old Logan Mercuur, better known by his gamer tag KD15869. Representing RMW7 Arcade Gaming in Paarl, Logan overcame established favourites in his first Kasi Flare mid-year finals to claim the title. Logan’s journey offers a glimpse of how structured grassroots competition can turn a private passion into a credible opportunity. Born and raised in Worcester and now studying computer science at Stellenbosch University, he grew up playing PlayStation and Xbox with his older brother and a small group of friends. Until this year, he had never seen competitive gaming as a realistic possibil...

   South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market continues to offer strong availability of late-model vehicles, driven by healthy stock levels and sustained demand. With the prime lending rate held steady at 10.50% following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision in July 2026, buyers now have greater certainty on financing costs. Informed purchasers who work with transparent sellers and specialist finance partners remain well positioned. Weelee, South Africa’s most trusted pre-owned car marketplace, shares key mid-year insights based on its platform data and broader market trends. Market conditions Strong new-vehicle sales in 2025, including a notable increase in new Chinese models entering the market, have resulted in a solid supply of quality near-new trade-ins entering the pre-owned market. This increased stock, combined with ongoing buyer interest, has supported healthy availability across many popular segments. At the same time, the higher prime rate has raised monthly repay...

  Most South African pet owners carefully read the ingredients on the food they buy for themselves, yet many spend very little time looking at what goes into their pets’ bowls. With International Dog Day taking place on 26 August, it is a timely opportunity to consider not only how much we love and care for our dogs, but also whether we are giving them the nutrition they need to thrive. The same principle applies to cats, whose specific biological and nutritional needs also deserve careful consideration. We have become increasingly conscious of what we put into our own bodies, asking questions about ingredients, what is good for us, what to avoid and how foods are processed. According to Sonja Maricevic, Chief Operations Officer at Pack Leader, pet owners should be applying that same level of curiosity to the food they choose for their dogs and cats. With more than 15 years’ experience in the pet health and nutrition space, Maricevic believes that taking a few moments to read the i...

According to data from international analytics firm Omdia, the Middle East smartphone shipment declined 13% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, while HONOR grew 35%, becoming the only leading vendor to record growth. The brand has also maintained its TOP 2 position in terms of market share in the region for two consecutive quarters.  According to Omdia, HONOR also sustained robust growth in Africa in the first half of the year, surging by 53%. In the Southeast Asia, while the overall market experienced a decline in shipments in H1 2026, HONOR led TOP manufacturers with a 15% growth rate. HONOR has also become the fastest-growing top brand in core markets such as Malaysia and the Philippines, in Q2 2026. The brand's momentum continues in the premium segment too. According to IDC, HONOR ranked No.1 with over 50% shares in foldable smartphones in several key markets, including Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Furthermore, IDC data reveals that in the first half of this year, HON...

    The Competition Commission has published draft amendments to its Small Merger Guidelines for public comment, aligning the small merger notification criteria with the revised merger thresholds that took effect on 1 May 2026. On 14 August 2026, the Competition Commission (Commission) gazetted draft amendments to its Guidelines on Small Merger Notification (Small Merger Guidelines) and invited interested parties and stakeholders to submit written comments within 30 days of publication. The only proposed change to the existing Small Merger Guidelines is the increase of the monetary thresholds. The proposed amendments stem from the increase in merger notification thresholds that came into force earlier this year. Because the existing Small Merger Guidelines benchmark their notification criteria against the regulated large merger thresholds, the upward revision of those thresholds earlier in the year necessitated corresponding changes to the Small Merger Guidelines. While the Co...

  The viral fan favourite from The Trap Temptations returns with a powerful new verse from one of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop stars. Following the chart-topping success of The Trap Temptations, African Trap Movement pioneers Ruff, Emtee, Sjava and Saudi officially release “Ibandla (Remix)”, recruiting South African rap heavyweight Nasty C for one of the year’s most anticipated hip-hop collaborations. Released earlier this year, The Trap Temptations reaffirmed ATM’s influence on South African hip-hop, debuting at #1 on the South African Apple Music Albums Chart. Among the project’s standout moments was “Ibandla,” which quickly emerged as a fan favourite, climbing to #3 on the South African Apple Music Singles Chart and becoming one of the album’s defining records. The demand for a remix only intensified after Nasty C shared a teaser and live performance snippet of his verse on YouTube. The clip rapidly surpassed one million views, fuelling anticipation across social media and ig...

    The biggest course transformation in tournament history, a powerful opening field and an expanded Sun City experience set the stage for the 2026 Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player Gary Player Country Club has undergone its biggest transformation in tournament history, led by a new 470m par-four 1st hole and Sun City’s first dedicated practice range Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau, Casey Jarvis, defending champion Kristoffer Reitan and Marco Penge are the first five players confirmed for December Sun City is expanding the tournament week experience with four nights of entertainment, dining and resort experiences after play   SUN CITY, Tuesday 18 August 2026 – The 2026 Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player will return to a transformed Gary Player Country Club this December, with the most significant course redesign in the tournament’s history creating a new championship test for one of world golf’s most recognisable events.   The course trans...