Sunday Tribune 2025-11-02

It is hard to believe that we are now in the fourth quarter of 2025. The year has been punctuated by a hive of exciting and ceaseless activity. It is even harder to believe how quickly time has passed. In April 2023, my family and I took up the exciting opportunity of moving to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) where I am heading up our pioneering Corporate and Investment Banking franchise. Given the amazing potential for growth and vast opportunities that the province presents, I have not been disappointed. The province mirrors Africa’s economic advantages and potential. Ports, rail, road, energy, water and associated infrastructure are one of the key aspects of the potential that the province offers. Investment in these areas will unlock the growth potential in other key sectors of…

Woolworths Beauty has reported a 14.7% increase in year-on-year growth, with over one million South African customers now engaging with its beauty offering. The figures were disclosed during the retailer’s latest financial results presentation, which highlighted the division’s expansion across skincare, fragrance, colour cosmetics, and haircare. The company’s strategic focus on experience-led retail was reflected in the return of Summer Escape, held at Summer Place in Hyde Park. Now in its second year, the event drew a curated guest list of influencers, media professionals, top customers and competition winners. No tickets were sold to the public. “This year marks an exciting step forward for Woolworths Beauty. Summer Escape is not just about celebrating our products, but about connecting with our community,” said Julie Maggs, general manager for Beauty at Woolworths.…

When the pandemic halted industries and sent economies into uncertainty, many businesses struggled to survive. For Mosh Matsena, it became the moment to build the agency she had dreamed about for years. She resigned from the SABC in 2019 with a vision to establish a communications company driven by purpose. As lockdowns set in, she used the time to research, plan and refine the business idea that eventually became 1Africa Consulting. Matsena said the motivation behind the company came from her belief that South Africa and the rest of the continent needed strategic communication partners who could move quickly and operate with flexibility in a changing world. Many organisations were forced to adopt new digital realities but lacked support to communicate with agility. She saw an opportunity to offer quality,…

Kudi Maradzika is a visionary, award-winning Zimbabwean screenwriter, director, producer, performer, and creative entrepreneur. She is dedicated to redefining the future of African storytelling. She is the creator, executive producer, and head writer of Netflix’s Bad Influencer. It is a seven-part crime drama series that balances high-stakes survival with the glossy illusions of influencer culture. At its heart is BK (Jo-Anne Reyneke), a street-smart single mom whose greatest hustle is protecting her son. Destiny puts her in the path of Pinky (Cindy Mahlangu ), a rising influencer with flair and chaos to spare. Maradzika shared with IOL that she used to be a micro-influencer and attended brand events. Although she didn’t stay long, she thought it was an interesting world. “I didn’t stay in it, but what I kept was…

A strong indicator of an exceptional TV series or film is its ability to captivate and sustain your interest. It’s probably a big ask, especially if you are the type who multitasks by scrolling through socials while watching. Admittedly, I am guilty of doing such. However, there are exceptions, and the 24th season of Showmax’s Law & Order is a testament to this. When it comes to the amalgamation of procedural and legal dramas, it is safe to say that this Dick Wolf series has set a wonderful benchmark. While the faces have changed over the years, the crux of the storytelling, the compelling cases, which sometimes walk a very fine line between right and wrong, and the character backstories often leave the viewer with a lump in their throat.…

On the back of Halloween, I felt it was only fitting to include something for the horror movie buffs out there. By now, if you’ve been reading my reviews, you know that I am a huge fan of the genre. I enjoy anything that fits into the supernatural and psychological playground. But I will tap out if it is in your face gore. As such, I recently watched Showmax’s Witchboard. If you watched the Ouija franchise, you will enjoy this. Set in New Orleans’ French Quarter, it centres on Christian (Aaron Dominguez) and Emily (Madison Iseman). He is a talented chef on the brink of opening a new restaurant. And she is a recovering heroin addict. At a recent dinner soiree at their place, Emily, encouraged by Brooke (Melanie Jarnson),…