Podvertorials
A collection of branded interviews on The Real Network.
#LiftTheBan: Zacharia Motsumi
What is SATTA and what is their core focus? The lockdown and banning of tobacco has led to a breakdown in the relationship between government and the tobacco industry. Can this be salvaged? How much money is the tobacco black market making daily, and why is this harmful to South…
#LiftTheBan: Edna Kloppers
Farm workers are part of a traditional economy in a digital economy, but what are their options if they can't work on the tobacco farms of South Africa? The knock-on effects of closing down value chains is unquantifiable, has government considered this? 296,000 jobs are under threat right now and…
#LiftTheBan: Mphuthi Mphuthi
Soweto Business Access strives to be a game changer in the township economy. The lockdown has had unintended consequences, which are ripping the fabric of the community apart. 30% of the youth are being forced to sell illegal cigarettes instead of being fruit and veg vendors... are we creating criminals…
#LiftTheBan: Jabulani Tembe
What are the personal effects of lockdown on tobacco farmers? Considering the crop cycle, how do we protect the tobacco industry beyond lockdown, by allowing them to continue farming? How many jobs will be lost if the tobacco industry is not reopened immediately? Is government endorsing the illegal trade of…
#LiftTheBan: Johnny Moloto
When lockdown was imposed, perhaps it should have been considered how value chains work. What cost does the tobacco ban have to the tax coffers? Has the government been in communication with all stakeholders in the value chain to ensure they’re prepared to reopen when the time comes? Finally, what…
Philip Coetzer: What is Agility?
Benz has added ‘Agility’, an innovative banking solution for your driving pleasure - but what is it, and how can it work for you? And with one click of a button, your phone and your car can be synced and ready to go. For more information visit dewits.co.za
Thuli Zikalala: Sign Language interpreter
The interpretation of spoken word for the deaf is not purely functional, but it is profound, because it is the extension of what should be an inalienable right... the right to access of information. Thuli Zikalala, one of only 11 SA Translation Institute (SATI) accredited interpreters in South Africa, has…
Be Accountable: The Key to a Professionalised Municipal Finance Office
Where do your tax rands go and how can we track the money trail in the public sector? The Auditor General’s report on audit results for local government - released on 1 July 2020 - showed only 8% of municipalities received clean audits. This reveals how vital strong internal controls,…
Philip Coetzer: Why De Wit Motors?
What is the art of motoring and why is it valuable for people to drive a nice car? The GLC 300 Coupe is a work of art. Built for on and off road adventure, the beauty of this fine piece of German ingenuity is that as you navigate the world,…
Tim Culley: The Central Art of Marketing
Is D.I.Y marketing the way of the future? How much of your target turnover should you spend on marketing your business? There is a wide spectrum of audiences across multiple platforms, how do you ensure that you cut through the noise in a content saturated world to engage them? Can…
AmpaMist: Prevention through Sanitation
Do you know what you might be putting onto your hands and all over your body as you sanitise during these times? If you don’t, you’ll want to listen to this. There’s great headway being made to prevent SARS-CoV2 contamination, by BioConsulting and their Organic Fresh® Sanitiser. The team tells…
TEDxRedhillSchool 2020
For those who say youth is wasted on the young, Wangari Mbuthia is challenging all of those notions. TEDxRedhillSchool’s inaugural event was the brainchild of the 18-year-old matric student, and along with her teacher Adam Golding, they have compiled an illustrious list of speakers to address how we can start…
Be Accountable: Clean Audits are Bliss
Why is it so important for Public Sector financial offices to be professionalised? Are accountants just bean counters or is interpretation of data and a range of other soft skills important to master the task of balancing the books? What is a 'clean audit' and how can one take proactive…
A Beginner's Guide to navigating eCommerce
Is your business ready to open for (e)business? As South Africa’s lockdown regulations loosen up, it seems that we are slowly finding our rhythm again. But have you considered how maximising the eCommerce space could assist you in these times? eCommerce specialist Warrick Kernes provides tips and tricks on how…
#BringBackOurChoices
What is individual freedom and can governments legislate for this? Is the prohibition of cigarettes infringing on the freedoms of not only individual rights, but the rights of legal tobacco traders who make way for illegal smugglers? Outside of the estimated R200 million cost to the tax coffers, what are…
Sorbet Man Shower Diaries - Shahan Ramkissoon
How does one of the most well-groomed men on TV keep his grooming game strong while under lockdown? Gareth Cliff gets the scoop on eNCA's Shahan Ramkissoon’s secrets, that keep him looking ultra dashing for South African news viewers every weekday!
Legalities of Lockdown
As South Africa rolls out its tiered levels of lockdown, individual rights need to be clear - both for the authorities and the citizenry at large. Jerome Levitz, Director at Fluxmans Attorneys, answers the question of what you can be fined for during lockdown. How should you deal with an…
Sorbet Man Shower Diaries - Rich Mnisi
Fashion designer Rich Mnisi truly lives a life of glitz and glamour, so how has he been dealing with having to stay put indoors during the lockdown, while maintaining his looks? The man who lives and breathes fashion and grooming shares some of his beauty tips and tricks.
Be Accountable: A progressive pathway to accounting excellence
Whether you call them “bean counters” or “those that crunch the numbers”, you can’t get past the importance of efficient accountants. If you run a business, have a voice in hiring of staff, or as an accountant yourself, do you know the benefits of belonging to a professional body? Introducing…
Sorbet Man Shower Diaries - Aki Anastasiou
Just because you might be at home under lockdown, doesn't mean you have to let yourself go! This is what media personality and Sorbet fan, Aki Anastasiou, explains to Gareth and Siya as he gives us some quick tips and tricks for maintaining great appearance from home. This is the…