Personal branding in the workplace often carries a negative connotation. For many professionals, the concept conjures images of relentless self-promotion, loud-mouthed executives, or colleagues who take credit for team achievements. However, in a competitive corporate environment, having no brand is just as risky as having a bad one. If you do not define your professional identity, others will define it for you based on assumptions or incomplete information.

Listen, South Africa. It is January 2026, and the world has officially entered its "Floptok" era. We woke up this week to news that could only be written by a scriptwriter who’s had too much Doom and Red Bull. Donald Trump didn't just capture Nicolás Maduro; he’s now accusing him of intellectual property theft of a dance move. Yes, you read that right.

Let’s Start With the Part Everyone Avoids Here’s the plain truth. People change when they start dating. Most of the time. Not in a dramatic, evil way. Just enough to shift the friendship into a new shape. They become less available. Their attention splits. They start thinking in pairs. And if you are the only single person in the group, you feel the change like a draft in a room that used to be warm.

The Quiet Truth Behind Why We Book Anything I used to think a holiday was just a break in the calendar. A little space between one stretch of effort and the next. But the older I get, the more I realise holidays are rarely about the date. They are about the feeling. When we search holiday destinations, we are often searching for relief.

Holiday Accommodation as More Than a Place to Sleep There is a quiet intimacy to holiday accommodation. It holds you for a short while, asks nothing of you, and then lets you go. It is never just a bed or a booking reference. It is where mornings begin slowly and evenings soften. Where unfamiliar ceilings witness familiar thoughts. I have learned that the places we choose to stay often mirror what we are craving.

What It Means to Step Away on Purpose There comes a point when scrolling, planning, and staying busy stop feeling productive and start feeling heavy. That is usually when people begin searching for Franschhoek wine farms, Paarl wine estates, or Constantia wine farms. Not because they need another activity, but because they need space. The wine lands are not about escape.

Job Purpose To provide administrative and related support to the Components of the Investigations Department of the National Consumer Commission (NCC). Job Reference: NCC03/11/2025 Key Responsibilities 1) Provide secretarial and administrative support to department officials Assist with planning, coordinating, organising, and recording Investigations Unit meetings and appointments Quality check submissions and memoranda for approval of Conventional and CTFL investigations Assist with drafting requests for subpoenas or summons issued against suppliers and maintain a register of these…

The Headlines Felt Like a Joke, But It’s Not Funny-Funny The top news today and over the last few days has been this ongoing U.S. and Venezuela saga. And I’m not going to lie, when I first saw it, I blinked like… surely I misread that. Because the story floating around is insane: the U.S. claiming they “captured” another country’s president and his wife, then saying they’re basically going to run Venezuela until a “transition” is put in place.

Moving into res is sold as freedom. Independence. A fresh start. What no one really explains is that it’s also the first time you realise how many tiny things you relied on at home without noticing. Enough plugs. Enough quiet. Enough space. Enough air circulation. Res life can be fun, chaotic, loud, and oddly comforting all at once. But the difference between surviving it and actually enjoying it usually comes down to one thing.

There is a quiet disappointment that comes from crawling into bed at the end of a long day and realising your sheets are not doing their job. They itch. They trap heat. They look fine but feel wrong. And suddenly sleep feels harder than it needs to be. That is usually when the questions start. Where can I buy really nice bed sheets?

Durban is not a city you skim. It is a city you taste, hear, sweat through, and slowly understand. Asking for restaurant reviews in South Africa often turns into something broader here, because food in Durban is not separate from place. It is woven into memory, culture, heat, and rhythm. When people ask, what is your review of Durban, South Africa…

Clicks Group is recruiting a permanent Senior Forensic Investigator within the Internal Auditing Department of Clicks Group Services. The role is based at the Clicks Regional Office in Johannesburg and will be responsible for leading investigations into fraud, misconduct, and financial irregularities while supporting the organisation’s risk mitigation and prevention strategies. Job Purpose To minimise the impact and risk of fraud…

Singita Kruger National Park is hiring a dedicated and professional People (HR) Administrator to support the People Management function through effective HR administration, employee support, and coordination of key HR processes. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, people-focused, and able to manage confidential information with discretion. Key Responsibilities Support the People Management function through efficient HR administration…

A Life Measured in Practical Choices There was a time when the things I bought felt careless. Impulsive. Driven by mood more than need. A random lipstick here, a scented candle there, something pretty to distract me from how unsteady life felt underneath. That has changed. These days, my shopping lists look different. Centrum Active. Cheap shampoo. Colgate Sensitive. Ibuprofen pills.

Maysene Logistics is recruiting a skilled and motivated Logistics Team Lead to oversee daily operations, manage fleet availability, and ensure smooth coordination of logistics activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and is confident managing people, planning routes, and driving service excellence. Minimum Qualifications and Experience B Degree / BTech…

A well-established logistics company is looking for an experienced and leadership-driven Creditors Manager to oversee the full Accounts Payable function. This role is ideal for a strong finance professional who is results-driven, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can manage and lead a creditors team effectively. Role Overview As the Creditors Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end creditors process, ensuring accurate payments, supplier account management, and strong controls across the Accounts Payable function.

A job interview is rarely just a conversation. It is hope sitting across from expectation. It is your past, your effort, and your future trying to fit into a one hour window. No matter how many interviews you have done, there is always that familiar feeling beforehand. The quiet nerves. The mental rehearsals. The question of whether you are saying enough or too much.

There is a certain kind of fantasy attached to planning a Western Cape getaway. It usually includes ocean views, slow mornings, wine somewhere in the background, and the belief that rest will arrive the moment you book. Then reality steps in with budgets, pets, family logistics, and the question no one likes to answer. Where are we actually going to stay.

I used to think I needed more. More products. More shades. More steps. More everything. But the truth is, the more I bought, the less I actually enjoyed any of it. My makeup bag became a cluttered little panic drawer, and my skincare routine felt like homework. Somewhere along the way, I realised I didn’t want a routine that made me feel like I was constantly fixing myself.

There’s something almost mythic about the Toyota Hilux. It’s not just a pickup — it’s a story we tell ourselves about reliability, grit, and the comfort of knowing that the thing you’ve entrusted with your livelihood won’t leave you stranded on the side of some red-dust road. But lately, I’ve caught myself wondering: with rivals like the Ford Ranger…

Child Welfare Tshwane is recruiting a General Assistant (Cleaner) to support daily operations at the Bramley Child & Youth Care Centre. This role is ideal for a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organised environment for children. Key Responsibilities Maintain a clean and organised residential home space for children Clean office spaces, bedrooms, kitchen areas, restrooms, and other common areas…

There is no soft way to say this. Time is up. January has moved from holiday mode to warning mode. The countdown is no longer theoretical. It is real, and it is moving fast. In South Africa, schools reopen on 14 January. That is less than two weeks away. Some offices are reopening from 5 January, which means for many people, the return is not coming.

Every January, the same question floats around. What is your new year resolution? It sounds simple. Almost harmless. But for many of us, it comes loaded with pressure, comparison, and quiet disappointment before the year has even found its rhythm. So before we talk about new year resolution ideas, lists, memes, or quotes, I want to pause and ask something softer.

January has a certain energy. Everything feels possible. New calendars. New goals. New versions of ourselves waiting to be proven. For many people, especially fresh matriculants, this month carries even more weight. It is the moment after the finish line. The moment where life says, now decide. Some are stepping into higher learning institutions. Some are stepping straight into the job market.

There is a certain kind of tired that shows up on the skin first. Not tired like you missed one night of sleep. I mean the deeper kind. The kind that comes from constant exposure. Sun that never takes a day off. Air that feels dry even when the weather says it should not. Stress that sits on your face before you even say a word.