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National Pregnancy Week: 3–7 February 2026 Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet for many women it is filled with fear, sadness, anxiety or emotional distress.   During National Pregnancy Week (3-7 February), the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is urging pregnant women to take depression and anxiety seriously and not to stop psychiatric medication without medical advice.   In South Africa, between 16% and 50% of women experience depression or anx

It is International Chocolate Cake Day on 27 January and Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, loves to add a playful and creative twist to classic recipes. A self-confessed sweet tooth, Wayne shares his ultimate classic chocolate cake recipe that is rich, moist, and gloriously chocolatey as well as some inventive variations for those who like to break the mold.    The best classic chocolate cake   Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a 23cm ro

Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive.    Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive. Festive fizz welcome drink: Lychee mimosa How t

3rd Corporate Governance Conference - Stellenbosch 8-10 December As businesses navigate an increasingly complex environment of geopolitical volatility, shifting trade dynamics, accelerating climate impacts and rapid technological disruption, corporate governance has become more than a compliance exercise; it is a strategic imperative for business sustainability. Shifting the conversation from “box-ticking” to achieving good governance outcomes of ethical culture and organisat

3 December - International Day of Persons with Disabilities South African workplaces are failing to deliver on the promise of inclusion for persons with disabilities, despite legal obligations under the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and global commitments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).   According to the 25th Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) Report , persons with disabilities make up only 1.4% of the workforce, well below th

G20 Summit 22 - 23 November 2025 Robust, continent-wide digital infrastructure coupled with government policies that support fintech innovation, protect consumers and enable speedier, cheaper cross-border payments, are key to advancing financial inclusion in Africa. Leaders and policymakers of the world’s major advanced and emerging economies at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this week [22-23 November 2025] have the opportunity to make commitments that improve accessibility a