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Benjamin Franklin once said that “the only thing certain in this world is death and taxes”. Whilst it is extremely…
As we contemplate The Ridge magazine publishing its final issue, let’s look back and explore some of the changes that…
In the ego-driven and adversarial world of law, Patrick Forbes doesn’t fit the mould. Forbes, a director at Garlicke &…
Enabling home ownership with dedication and passion is what Lea Wimble and her young team of conveyancing specialists is all…
Know the name, seen a For Sale board, perhaps even a branded vehicle – now meet Hendra Estates MD Wayne…
Craig Brigg takes a look at social media marketing trends in the real estate industry – with a focus on…
As ActionCOACH Ignite turns nine, Darryn le Grange shares his journey and its top nine lessons. Hi, my name is…
Melissa Jacobs explains the importance of gross profit (GP) – a very important number and metric that every business owner…
There are so many marketing messages competing for eyeballs online, so how can you make yours stand out and deliver…
Buying your first home can be an exciting but daunting process. While it may seem overwhelming at first, with the…
Dunlop Tyres, the oldest and longest surviving tyre brand in South Africa with deep ties to KwaZulu-Natal and now part…
Kholofelo Maponya has an ambitious plan to bring retail convenience, home delivery and competitive prices to townships in a bid…
Offering a convenient lifestyle, security and key services and amenities, Capri Village is the future of retirement living for the…
Road and rail need attention, but Transnet and the City have their hands full, writes Matthew Hattingh. If container terminal…
Inefficiencies at the Port of Durban aren’t only bad for trucking companies. They drive up the cost of doing business,…
Privatisation plans for the Port of Durban hold hope for hauliers, but until then it’s a waiting game, reports Matthew…
Durban businessman and councillor Alan Beesley questions the accountability of our city’s municipality and lack of transparency with regards to…
For the past 15 years, Hilton Lawrence Architecture has been leaving its footprint on Durban’s landscape. Here are two of…
With load shedding now a daily occurrence, Gareth Bailey considers the challenges facing sectional title homeowners wanting to install solar…
With a third of the year almost behind us, we are now well and truly settled into the rhythm and…
Carlos Correia, CEO of the Fundamentum Property Group with its head office in uMhlanga, chats to The Ridge about his…
A group of young entrepreneurs in KwaZulu-Natal are benefitting from intensive training designed to take their small businesses to the…
Whetstone Business Park near King Shaka International Airport is developing at a pace with construction commitments worth R6-billion. Co-developer Gavin…
Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President and SanDock Austral Shipyards (SA Shipyards) CEO, Prasheen Maharaj, is passionate about…
Companies need an internal committee as well as an industry body to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is used responsibly for…
If you haven’t actually been a direct victim of a scam, you’ve either just escaped or know someone who didn’t.…
We all have belongings that are precious to us, which is why a Durban entrepreneur, Theo Moodley, has created Capital…
Suné Alexander talks about the importance of financial audits and why you should choose MJ Chartered Accountants as your auditor.…
Ballito’s new billion plus bonanza – including mansions, retirement, residential, sporting, retail and commercial offerings – is set to take…
We might have adopted a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2023, but going green is with us for the long haul,…
Consistency is crucial in social media marketing; you need to find your voice and stick to it, writes Craig Brigg.…
As the third generation in a family business, Vihaan Dasarath, above, has had to learn from the ground up –…
Geared towards buyers over the age of 50, Capri Village at Salta Sibiya is an investment offering security, convenience and…
In this article, Melissa Jacobs explores the importance of your annual business budget. With most businesses approaching their financial year-end…
Here are five useful New Year’s resolutions for South African small business owners and entrepreneurs – great advice to start…
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South Africa has 6,6-million credit card accounts which is a 2,3% year-on-year increase on 2021 according to TransUnion. The reason…
The year 2022 has been one of substantial change, especially in the workplace, where organisations of all shapes and sizes…
LIVING ALONG THE KZN NORTH COAST GIVES YOU A “QUALITY STREET” CHOICE OF SOME OF SA’S FINEST RESIDENTIAL ESTATES AND…
Garlicke & Bousfield’s Legacy has shaped the skyline of uMhlanga and the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal… Following Garlicke & Bousfield’s…
Old Mutual is proud to announce that its premises has relocated to upper level, Park Square, 20-24 Centenary Boulevard, uMhlanga…
Most families are stretching their budgets in order to make the festive season memorable for their children, within the constraints…
Take one old church, add some vision and creativity, and the result is a harmonious fusion of historic and modern…
How does a law firm thrive for over 100 years? The answer is to provide a full-service firm of attorneys…
Three local beneficiaries of the Transnet Port Terminal’s Enterprise Development programme have recently flown the flag for South Africa –…
A top-end location for a top-end workforce – that’s Rewardsco Investments’ new R300-million operations centre in uMhlanga Ridge, which was…
A key intermodal logistics region on the outskirts of eThekwini has steadily grown over the last decade, and, writes Jonathan…
Whether your business is big or small, First Storage Concepts is your one-stop shop for all your storage needs. First…
Sustaining the environment, Westown will connect people with spaces and experiences. A locally-driven initiative that connects people with spaces and…
In the Highway area you’ve got the perfect balance between town and country. KwaZulu-Natal offers everything we need and want.…
MJ Chartered Accountants celebrate nine years in business and the beauty of entrepreneurship. Last month we celebrated our ninth birthday.…
Clyde Parsons, Chief Innovation Officer for life insurance provider BrightRock, has these five important smart money habits to pass down…
To close off 2022, Entrepreneur’s Organisation (EO) Durban members have shared tips they believe are integral to running a successful…
With the baby boomer generation now set to live up to 25 years longer than their parents’ generation, one of…
Lift Airlines, began flights of its scheduled 3 times daily air services between Johannesburg and Durban this week. The start-up…
The concept of a four-day work week is attracting growing interest in countries around the world, including South Africa. “Local…
With breaking ground due to take place within a few months, Lalela Estate is all about bringing back the “neighbour”…
Despite interest rate headwinds, the residential property market remains resilient, says Gareth Bailey. The further increase of 75bps in the…
Shirley le Guern catches up with Sandhya Mahabeer, the recently elected first female chairperson of the Advocates Society of KwaZulu-Natal.…
As a South African, planning your future to benefit your family, in the long run, has never been more important…
Craig Brigg delves deep into this fascinating subject. Businesses have dealt with more change in the past three years than…
Business leader Denzil Steyn’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, writes Shirley le Guern. Newly appointed president of the Durban…
If you really enjoy nature, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come home in every sense of the word. Some…
DR JACQUES DE WET OF MARITZBURG ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE TALKS US THROUGH DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOWER BACKACHE AND HOW TO TACKLE…
Melissa Jacobs explains, through a case study of one of her clients, how this presents a number of benefits. Outsourcing…
Working remotely seems to be evolving at the speed of light. Covid, riots and the floods dramatically altered how people…
In February 2021, Durban entrepreneur Scott Langley was sitting in a safe and comfortable government-funded corporate position with a promising…
Saskia Hill tells a remarkable story of the good, the bad and the ugly. It is a salutary tale for…
For many businesses, Covid was a curse, but on the positive side, companies that have shaped their businesses around new…
Smart investors are realising huge value in property investments in unlikely places. TUHF recently hosted a drive around downtown Durban…
Fill a lounge at uMhlanga’s dazzling Radisson Blu with KZN’s top conveyancing attorneys and noise levels rise and colleagues connect.…
Sean and Don Bergsma are below-the-radar Durban entrepreneurs who built a fortune in telecommunications and are now reinvesting in the…
Vodacom’s R1-billion investment in expanded connectivity in KwaZulu-Natal represents a much-needed boost for the regional economy and a boon for…
Interest rates may be rising, but they are still below pre-Covid levels. Gareth Bailey unpacks the figures and looks at…
uMhlanga entrepreneur, Shahzaadee Ballim, shares her thoughts on entrepreneurship in a male-dominated industry. Q: In a nutshell, please outline your…
Consistency is crucial in social media marketing; you need to find your voice and stick to it, writes Craig Brigg.…
KZN’s dairy industry is small but vibrant and increasingly fewer farmers are producing more milk. Colin Wellbeloved who farms a…
Millhouse International exports 95% of its vitamin A sugar premix to the Southern African Development Community from its factory at…
Agriculture needs to move away from monoculture to more sustainable farming to improve food security, enhance biodiversity and create a…
Melissa Jacobs of MJ Chartered Accountants discusses what annual financial statements are and who needs them. Annual financial statements provide…
With an infectious smile and positive attitude, along with business savvy, its easy to see why Zethu and her team…