Are you an informal business owner living in the Mogalakwena Municipal area?

Ivanplats recognises the significant role of the informal economy in local economic activities.
Through the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Program, Ivanplats supports a
Local Economic Development inclusive development initiative for local community members.
Apply for a three month, part time programme that offers a package of business skills training
that provides an appropriate basis for operating a successful small business.

According to the latest police crime statistics, car hijacking has increased by 14.5% across the country. The statistics tell the story of 16 717 cars that were hijacked between April 2016 to March 2017, equating to a staggering average of 46 vehicles hijacked every day in South Africa.  ​

Tough economic times continue to put immense pressure on families and with ever-increasing school fees parents are feeling more cash-strapped than ever, but fortunately more than 450 learners will get the opportunity to have their school fees for 2018 paid for with Shoprite’s annual ‘Class Of’ competition. 

So, you’ve just graduated – congratulations! You are excited to find that dream job, earn an income and put your skills and education to use. While landing your first job may feel overwhelming, don’t despair. Lulaway CEO Jake Willis provides some proven strategies on how to tackle the various challenges and succeed.​

The holiday season is over; and as we head back to work and plan for the next school year, we need to relook our budgets; given that pay day is still weeks away.

With the release of university results, many first years have to face up to the fact that their transition from school to higher education was less successful than planned, and that they need to re-evaluate their current path. 

With the holiday period already upon us, getting to grips with managing your credit card digitally can go a long way to ensuring stress free festive season spending.  ​