Ad watchdog rules Coastal Hire did not promote GBV

The complainant said the ad is violent. The advertisement The ad shows a man named Thabo in his garden when his partner angrily confronts him for not fixing household issues. After throwing a shoe at him and storming off, she warns she will return with her father. Thabo quickly orders equipment from Coastal Hire, completes…

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2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

Source: Supplied From the SA Olive Awards announced last month, the highest-scoring gold medal winners are entered into a further round of judging where they are carefully analysed and evaluated. From this select group of gold medal winners, the best EVOOs are chosen and named for this year’s Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards. 2024…

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10-step guide to dealing with bullying in the workplace

Image source: © 123RF.com 1. An employee who feels bullied (complainant) should first establish whether the conduct experienced amounts to bullying. In this regard, employers are obliged, in terms of the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code), to put a harassment policy in place that would…

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2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

Source: Supplied Initiated by Great Wine Capitals 26 years ago, the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards highlight the rapid evolution of the global wine tourism industry. With growing demand from international tourists seeking authentic experiences, wine tourism has become a key driver for economic growth. From vineyard visits and festivals to exclusive wine tastings,…

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Used car sales slump with Ford and Volkswagen hit hardest

Source: Unsplash Overall, September used car sales totalled 28,609, with a combined value of just under R11.6bn. This represents a year-on-year decrease of -8.7% in accumulative sales value. It’s no surprise that Toyota, Volkswagen, and Ford retained their top three positions, with 4,964, 4,134, and 2,962 units sold, respectively. Toyota experienced a modest -2% decline…

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