As healthcare costs rise and household budgets remain under pressure, South Africans are being forced to rethink what value from medical aid really means. While claims protection remains essential, new insights suggest that long-term value may also come from benefits that help people understand risks earlier and avoid or delay more serious health events. Momentum…
As South Africa heads towards its busy summer tourism season, hotels, lodges, resorts and guesthouses have reason to be optimistic if recent figures are anything to go by. International tourist arrivals rose by 12.8% between January and May 2026, with arrivals from the rest of Africa up 14.7% and Europe 11.1%.¹ More visitors mean more…
When someone in the family needs a doctor, scan, specialist or hospital procedure, healthcare cover quickly stops feeling like paperwork. It becomes a practical question: who pays, how much, and what happens if there’s a shortfall? For many consumers, the confusion starts with three terms that sound similar: medical aid, medical insurance and gap cover….
Every July, National Savings Month prompts South Africans to take a closer look at how they manage their money, protect themselves from financial shocks and plan for the future. But one of the most important investments we can make is often left out of the savings conversation: our health. For many households, saving is no…
Preventing underage drinking requires more than awareness. It demands communities, schools, and families working together to equip young people with the confidence and knowledge to make healthier choices before alcohol and substance abuse take hold. That was the message from AWARE.org and SANCA Central Rand as they marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and…
Hamza Moosa is preparing for a defining moment in his competitive career as he sets his sights on lifting the 2026 Telkom VS Gaming eDiski title. The fourth edition of the Telkom VS Gaming eDiski Championship officially gets underway at Comic Con Cape Town 2026 from 30 April to 02 May, where the country’s top EA Sports…
As the final exam period approaches, Grade 11 to 12 learners across South Africa enter a high-stakes academic phase where their marks will begin to shape access to university programmes and bursary opportunities. At this level, strong performance comes from how learners structure time and revision schedules, as well as how they engage with their…
Interest in artificial intelligence is growing globally, but many South African youth have limited guidance on leveraging AI for income. Research suggests that about 35% of Gen Z (ages 13 to 28) use AI tools daily; few can convert this familiarity into economic opportunities. Understanding the intersection of AI, employability, and entrepreneurship is vital as the markets…
FlySafair has announced the 10 winning schools in its 2026 School Booster Competition. Now in its third year, the initiative helps learners access educational, sporting and cultural opportunities through travel. Each winning school will receive 10 return domestic flights to support learner development, whether for school tours, competitions, leadership programmes or first-time flying experiences. The…
BIC® South Africa continues to roll out its education initiatives across the Gauteng region, equipping both primary and high school learners with the tools they need for academic success. Kicking off in February with a massive goal to drop off 1 million pens at underprivileged schools, the campaign continued its nationwide journey in May, making…
