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Southern Sun has once again showcased its commitment to excellence in hospitality, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards. This year, an impressive 42 of the group’s properties have been recognised, achieving outstanding guest feedback over the past three years. The Booking.com Traveller Review Awards are a hallmark of quality and service, celebrating properties that have…
Discovery Bank, today, released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024. It highlights interesting festive spend behaviours among the Bank’s clients and the value derived from their travel and lifestyle rewards. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, says, “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So, it’s no surprise that our clients, in general,…
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is closely monitoring the Vaal Dam which has drastically improved this week, taking a giant leap from last week’s 24.3% to 46.2% yesterday. According to near real time data, the levels have again significantly increased overnight to 50.53%. The Departmental Spokesperson, Ms Wisane Mavasa said the Vaal Dam has, for the past few…
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has hailed the R15billion Westown Development, situated between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, as aprime example of what can be achieved when the public and private sectorscollaborate to unlock local investment, drive economic growth, and create employmentopportunities. Visiting the mixed-use development on Monday afternoon withKwaZulu-Natal Public Works & Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer and…
Sidney Seromo, continues to make waves in the world of entrepreneurship and digital marketing with the successful release of his debut book, The Brand Blueprint: Published just a month ago, the book has already sold over 200 copies and is receiving rave reviews from industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. A visionary entrepreneur and marketing maven, Sidney’s book offers insightful advice and…
Job crafting is altering your job to make it more meaningful. The practice has been studied for 20 years amongst employees of all levels and industries and is proven to create more meaning, engagement, and job satisfaction. Research shows that employees who craft their jobs perform better and report greater personal resilience. “There are many benefits to making thoughtful changes to your…
As a millennial leader and business owner, I often reflect on the role of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) in shaping our nation’s economy. It was introduced to address the injustices of the past, yet its effectiveness remains a topic of heated debate. The question we must now ask is this: Is B-BBEE doing enough to ensure a truly inclusive…
The concept of career success has evolved significantly over time. Once defined by a linear progression within a single field, it now centres on continual growth, adaptability, and personal achievement. For professionals navigating an ever-changing job market, staying relevant often requires expanding skill sets and exploring new opportunities. Continuing education plays a vital role in this transformation, equipping individuals with…
Southern Sun has once again demonstrated its excellence in South Africa’s hospitality industry by claiming top honours in multiple categories at the prestigious 2024 Inter-Hotel Challenge. This annual event, widely regarded as the “hospitality Oscars,” celebrates the exceptional talent, innovation, and skill within the sector. Marcel von Aulock, CEO of Southern Sun, commended the hotel group’s performance, stating, “The Inter-Hotel…
90% Of organizations are concerned about employee retention and use corporate learning as an effective retention strategy, reports the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report (LWLR) 2024. Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy, an eLearning consultancy, explains how organisations can level up employee development and retention and business success. “With the right strategy, employee development can lead to enhanced performance and, ultimately, business growth. Growth energises…