Sunday Tribune 2024-01-21

Ian Wyles Auctioneers will be auctioning a residential property in Durban North on January 25 at 11am. The free-standing property, at 55 Gainsborough Drive, is in the upmarket area of Athlone and is in proximity to many retail, commercial and industrial hubs, schools, a university, shopping centres and sporting facilities. There is also easy access to Chris Hani and Kenneth Kaunda Roads. The residential property, which features three income-generating units, consists of: A double garage and a single garage, with a large and modern studio unit above them. A remote-controlled driveway gate to the garages. The main house comprises three bedrooms – all en-suite – and an open-plan kitchen, lounge, dining room and lounge. Stack doors to the wraparound veranda with sea views. A large one-bedroomed cottage is…

In2assets will be auctioning two properties – a commercial property in the Durban CBD and a warehouse space in Congella – on February 15 at 11am. The commercial property is at 160-170 Dr Pixley Kaseme (West) Street and has a GLA of approximately 2 200m². It is being used for vehicle sales, but would also be suitable for retail, warehousing or church activity. The property features a car showroom and administrative offices. It includes a reception and three small offices, two kitchens and two male and female ablutions. There is direct access to the Durban CBD and the N3, which connects Durban to inland suburbs. Viewing is by appointment only. For more information, call Virend Deonarain at 071 383 1735 or email him at vdeonarain@in2assets.com. The second property is a…

Succession fans recently had the chance to get their hands on props from the multi-award-winning show, including the “ludicrously capacious bag”, which inspired internet fame in the Season 4 premiere. In the episode, the snooty Tom Wambsgans had a gripe with Cousin Greg over his date to Logan Roy’s birthday party. Greg’s date, Bridget, was not welcomed with open arms. Partygoers turned their noses up at her, and Greg, played by Nicholas Braun, couldn’t figure out why. Tom, played by Matthew Macfadyen, had an answer for Greg, and it had to do with Bridget’s Burberry bag. “She’s brought a ludicrously capacious bag,” Tom mused about Bridget. “What’s even in there, huh? Flat shoes for the subway? Her lunch pail? I mean, Greg, it’s monstrous. It’s gargantuan. You could take it…

THE new year is in full swing and for the millions of small businesses across the country, now is the ideal time to take stock while planning for the year ahead. This doesn’t only apply to physical inventory. “Taking stock” should involve a thorough process of due diligence and performing a few important health checks that can provide a clear overview of which processes and methods should stay and which should be given the boot. Three checks that will get your business off the starting block and set it up for a successful 2024: Basic budgeting: in’s and out’s The quarterly Business Partners Limited SME Confidence Index has revealed that over the past 10 years, “cashflow management” has been among the top three challenges small businesses face consistently.…

The South African Post Office announced earlier this week that it issued a set of international and standard rates stamps to celebrate the 2023 Springbok World Cup Rugby Champions. The Standard Postage stamp features a festive scene of a rugby field with a golden rugby ball placed for a penalty kick. The design of the international postage stamp features a golden rugby ball surrounded by a typographic design of the words “World Champions 2023” that includes the three previous years in which the Springboks won the championship. “Given the national importance of the 4th win by the Springboks of the Rugby World Cup, it was decided that a special issuance would be of value to stamp collectors and users. The historic 4th win by the “Bokke” elicited a spirit of…

After accumulating 14 years of work experience in the electrical industry, soon-to-be 50-year-old, Gloria Kente branched out into the field of entrepreneurship. Kente’s 100% female-owned company, DMK Electrical, is based and operates in the Northern Cape, focusing on the supply, installation and repair of electrical apparatus. Kente said that her journey goes beyond business. “It’s about empowerment, breaking gender barriers, and fostering diversity in a traditionally male-dominated industry,” she told Business Report. Her company, established in February 2016, not only creates employment opportunities in the Greater John Taolo Gaetsewe District, but also stands as a beacon of professional administration in a region where such initiatives, especially led by previously disadvantaged members like females, are sparse. What sets Kente apart is her commitment to affirmative action initiatives, particularly in developing female…