Sunday Tribune 2024-05-26

Ian Wyles Auctioneers will be auctioning three properties, among many others, on Tuesday at 11am. The first is a sectional title unit, Section 4, 201 New Haven Mews, 18 Newhaven Road, Glenwood. The property is centrally located within the upper area of Glenwood, in proximity to Entabeni Hospital, schools and all amenities. The unit comprises: Kitchen with granite countertops Open-plan dining room with blinds, ceiling fan, patio, sliding doors and tiled floors Main bedroom (en-suite, air conditioner, blinds, ceiling fan, walk-in closet and tiled floors Bedroom 2 with blinds, ceiling fan, BIC and tiled floors Bedroom 3 with ceiling fan, BIC and tiled floors Bathroom 1 with basin shower, toilet and tiled floors Bathroom 2 with basin, bath, shower, toilet and tiled floors Large rear patio On-site tandem parking Storeroom…

In2assets will be auctioning seven industrial units in Bluff on June 20 at 11am. The property, at 394 Bluff Road, is about 5km from the Durban Port and has a site extent of about 12 730m², a gross leasable area (GLA) of about 4 610m² and a yard area of about 2 230m². It is also 300m or so from the Durban Container Park and is close to the Clairwood and Jacobs Industrial Parks. The property comprises various industrial units, as well as commercial units consisting of warehouses, workshops, offices and a retail unit, each supported by yard areas. There is a newly-refurbished warehouse with a height of up to 8m and which measures about 1 770m² ready to be used. The gross annual Income is about R3.3…

The world of auctions is where history, art and wealth intersect. Some of the most remarkable sales have not only captivated the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts but also set astounding records. One of the most iconic auctions took place at Christie’s in November 2017, when Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi sold for an unprecedented $450.3 million. The sale shattered records for the most expensive artwork sold at auction and redefined the market for old master paintings. Salvator Mundi, or Saviour of the World, shows Christ with a serene face. He is holding a crystal orb in one hand while the other blesses the viewer. The painting is one of fewer than 20 known paintings by Da Vinci, making it rare and a precious relic of Renaissance art. Created around…

The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) will be announcing its latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) later this week on the repurchase rate for the country. Hot on the heels of underwhelming inflation data that was released last week – which was well below the Sarb’s target range – it is likely that consumers will not be getting a reprieve with a rate cut. Data from Statistics SA (StatsSA) this past week showed that headline inflation softened to 5.2% in April year-on-year, down from 5.3% in March and 5.6% in February, as general food inflation slowed except for vegetables, fruit and hot beverages. Inflation remained stubbornly high and well above the SARB’s preferred level of 4.5% of the 3-6% target range. If consumer prices remain stubbornly high, the…

South Africa is a country that has a rich political history and, as such, it is no surprise that every citizen has their own opinions and political views. With the elections coming up, the topic is being hotly debated in offices across the country, in homes and on the streets. Navigating political affiliations in the workplace can be a complex task for employers. Advocate Tertius Wessels, a legal director at Strata-g Labour Solutions, shared some insights on the topic, emphasising the importance of maintaining political neutrality to foster a harmonious work environment. “Our labour laws do not effectively deal with the issue of politics in the workplace … (Under) the Constitution, employees do have a right to express certain political views. “However, we need to appreciate that the workplace, unless…

“Nurses dispense comfort, compassion and caring without even a prescription.” – Val Saintsbury. Despite, their unwavering dedication, endless hours of toil and true grit, South Africa's nurses are facing an even more uncertain future as the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill starts its process of coming into effect. The signing of the NHI Bill may have marked a watershed moment for South Africa’s health-care system, moving the country towards universal health coverage. But, while the NHI aims to establish a unified health system that offers free care at the point of delivery, it also introduces significant risks, particularly concerning the exodus of health-care workers. The impact of the legislation on South Africa’s strained health-care workforce, especially nurses, could herald a crisis of unprecedented proportions. An exodus in the making Since…