Sunday Tribune 2023-11-12

Cannon’s Auctioneers’ final auction for the year is a three-day event that is online and will go live from November 22 to 24. The first session, on November 22, includes a variety of Africana, Rhodesiana and war books. Collectors will be interested in Lot 95, an 1897 first edition of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, which is sure to generate international interest. Collectors will find stamps, including a job lot of 19 Cape Triangulars; ceramics, including Royal Albert tea and dinner services, Meissen platters and Doulton figures; jewellery; and watches. The second session, on November 23, will start with the silver category, which includes EPNS and solid silver cutlery sets, silver tankards and Russian silver beakers, a Danish silver and enamel Queen Margrethe cup by Anton Michelsen and more. Lots will…

Ian Wyles Auctioneers will be auctioning a sectional title unit in North Beach on Wednesday at 11am. The property, number 203 Sahara Sands at 25 Nathanial Isaacs Crescent, is centrally located, within walking distance of the beach and close to hospitals, shopping centres and other amenities. The modern and stylish property has sea views and comprises: A fitted kitchen with Caesarstone tops. An open-plan lounge/dining area. One-and-a-half bedrooms. One bathroom. A communal pool. Sea views. The auction will be held live, and online via ZOOM, at The Oyster Box, uMhlanga. Viewing is by appointment only. For more information on the property, contact Andrew Giddy at 082 601 9278 or 031 579 4403 or visit www.ianwyles.co.za. |…

In2assets will be auctioning a commercial building in the Durban CBD on December 7 at 11am. The eight-storey commercial high-rise is at 273 Monty Naicker (Pine) Street and has a total GBA of about 3 500m². Positioned in the heart of the Durban CBD, the ground floor consists of a retail section with a mezzanine level, occupied by a tenant on a month-to-month basis. There is a basement that is vacant and has its own access from the street. Floors one to five measure approximately 500m² each and comprise open-plan space, with the fifth floor featuring drywall partitioned offices. The rooftop level also comprises an open area. The property is serviced by two lifts and a generator. It also has a large signage board that allows for additional income. The…

As we enter the final stretch of the year, retailers are anxiously eyeing a bumper festive season shopping period which usually kicks off with Black Friday at the end of November. Craig Newborn, CEO at PayJustNow, says retailers will have to contend with a consumer market that is under immense financial pressure. “To capture the hearts and minds of consumers and ensure that retail businesses remain competitive, they must seek innovative ways to improve the customer experience, provide greater payment flexibility, and build longer-term loyalty,” Newborn said. Newborn recommends that retailers take heed of four key elements that will help them adapt to new consumer shopping habits, namely: 1. Understand your customers Thanks to the high cost of living, consumers are spending less on discretionary purchases and are seeking cost-effective…

The Springboks who lifted the Rugby World Cup last month in France put the nation into a festive mood, as new data revealed that spending by South Africans during the tournament increased. This was according to Discovery Bank’s second SpendTrend23 Report. The Bank revealed Rugby World Cup 2023 insights, which explored how the major world sporting event impacted the spending habits of Discovery Bank clients between September 1 and October 28 – in France and back home in South Africa. Hylton Kallner, the CEO of Discovery Bank, said: “Winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup was a historic moment for the South African rugby team and our country. As a bank built on digital technology, our insights help us to create better experiences for our clients and improve our products.…

Fashion designer Gavin Rajah announced this week that he has launched a unisex collection in collaboration with Pick n Pay Clothing. The Gavin Rajah x Pick n Pay Clothing 2023 collection will be available in-store and online from November 27, 2023. “It’s a very special collection because the collection this season is unisex. I hope this collection will inspire a joyous festive season while spreading a strong message of love, togetherness and taking out that feeling of isolation over the festive period,” Rajah, who showcased some of his latest designs at Joburg Fashion Week, said. The denim garments in the Gavin Rajah x Pick n Pay Clothing 2023/4 Spring/Summer Collection start at R299. Rajah said the objective of the collection is to create access to people who would love to…