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In 2020 we are all looking for a solution to give our lives flexibility within the workspace. What role should an ISP play in your business? Is fibre a fail-proof solution, or should you have back-up connectivity options... if so, what are the alternatives? Jaco Voigt, Chief Executive Officer at Catalytic, speaks to us about the future of connectivity in Africa, and the vision he has for them to b...

As we emerge from a global pandemic, small businesses will need our support even more. A home is the reflection of oneself, and if quality is at the centre of your life and home, Casa Italia Interiors has just opened their marquee store at Menlyn Mall. The father and son operation of Bala and Dushaan Pillay are ready to bring together quality, fashion and luxury to your home... with over 30 years...

What is the role of corporate society when dealing with the deeply troubling social ill that is sexual and gender-based violence? How can we seek to deconstruct the social archetype of men's mental health not being important? What type of environments can be created to make men feel safe to talk about their underlying anxieties? Tumelo Mokowe, Director of the People Function at Absa Botswana, deta...

The very nature of being human makes us all prime centres for toxins and bacteria to accumulate internally, and on the surface. Luckily, Ozone has been proven to be proficient at killing bacteria. The Ozone system is safe for the family and extremely portable. CliffCentral listeners are in line for a special discount offer. For more details, you can WhatsApp 071 452 0308 or visit windsorhealth.co....

Given the recent accounting and auditing scandals, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants have increased its focus on ethics training in the pre- and post-qualification education space. Jeanne Viljoen, Project Director at SAICA elaborates on what SAICA is doing to address this issue. SAICA

For more than 20 years, Ozone Elite - a market leader in ozone therapy - has seen hundreds of various ailments being treated successfully. As one of only four globally accredited companies on the planet, they are committed to holistic health so you can have the best version of yourself to take into the world daily. Don't miss the exclusive offer for CliffCentral listeners: The first 10 respondents...

The point of a car used to just be about getting from A to B. That has changed... from eco friendly EVs to the still popular G-Wagon. For everyone in the world, Mercedes has a Class for one and all - the C, E and S Class are now status symbols. Should one finance every vehicle? Phil from De Wit Motors has the answers for us. De Wit Motors Ermelo

The days of being a corporate company, rather than a corporate citizen are long over. It's time to realise, if you do good, business will be good. Gender-based violence is our second pandemic and Absa have drawn a line in the sand to say, "No more!” Join us for our #StopToStart Webinars, as we tackle the issues around this scourge in our society. #StopToStart is proudly brought to you in collabora...

Shell's Domnick-Sipho Nkhatu and Yellowwood's Ntombizamasala Hlophe discuss the current youth trends we see shaping current and future brand marketing communications strategy, how research will need to adapt going forward and how brands have had to align to still appeal to the youth during 2020.

The overall theme of the event digs into the trends, tensions and tribes of today. In this podcast, Siya Sangweni talks to Mall of Africa, a 2020 partner and winner of 2019’s coolest shopping mall and a young professional who love to shop. They go into what tribes love shopping, how much the retail has had to change during the course of the year, what the youth expect from malls, how Mall of Afric...

There have always been youth tensions, but how have they evolved, what are the matching trends that can be used to turn tensions into brand marketing opportunities, as South Africans, what is our role in this? Digging into 2020's theme of trends, tensions and tribes, representing Proudly SA and teen HDI JBod, Siyabonga Zungu and Nono Ditshego give Siya Sangweni their take on the tensions that stan...

Generations have historically been divided by impactful events. These events, typically create fear and uncertainty; change how people view the world, the past, and the future; and affect how people take risks and make decisions. Every generation is experiencing the impact of COVID-19 differently, just as every brand will need to adjust their marketing strategies in order to reach and engage with...

A pleasure shared is a pleasure doubled is the message Chantyl Mulder, CA(SA) and SAICA’s Executive Director: Nation Building, wants to share with the corporate world. As the world looks to heal after a crippling pandemic, why are SAICA so committed to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? The numbers are in... collaboration is king, both for the bottom line and for society. SAICA

What can you expect from Sunday Times Gen Next 2020? For starters this year Gen Next in partnership with HDI Youth Consultancy and Shell, have taken the event online. They are keeping things advancing forward, but in a digitised format. Siya Sangweni talks to Eben Gewers, Head of Advertising Sales and Trade Marketing, Arena Holdings, then Maps Maponyane, Gen Next Awards MC about what the team has...

The X Class has been discontinued, but does this mean the price will come down? If you want the best of both worlds - bakkie power and Mercedes luxury - this is the car for you. The market for the X Class cares mostly about status, but what we know for sure is that this car is not just a show pony. Does driving a new car weekly lose its appeal? For the best deals on the latest Mercedes-Benz, check...

What is SATTA and what is their core focus? The lockdown and banning of tobacco has led to a breakdown in the relationship between government and the tobacco industry. Can this be salvaged? How much money is the tobacco black market making daily, and why is this harmful to South Africans across the board? Has the ban served its purpose? Zacharia Motsumi, spokesperson for SATTA, details why he is a...

Farm workers are part of a traditional economy in a digital economy, but what are their options if they can't work on the tobacco farms of South Africa? The knock-on effects of closing down value chains is unquantifiable, has government considered this? 296,000 jobs are under threat right now and tobacco farmer Edna Kloppers joins us to speak about her mission to #LiftTheBan - in association with...

Soweto Business Access strives to be a game changer in the township economy. The lockdown has had unintended consequences, which are ripping the fabric of the community apart. 30% of the youth are being forced to sell illegal cigarettes instead of being fruit and veg vendors... are we creating criminals by design? Sharing cigarettes due to exorbitant black market prices is a factor in the rapid sp...

What are the personal effects of lockdown on tobacco farmers? Considering the crop cycle, how do we protect the tobacco industry beyond lockdown, by allowing them to continue farming? How many jobs will be lost if the tobacco industry is not reopened immediately? Is government endorsing the illegal trade of cigarettes? How will this banning of the tobacco industry affect the commercialisation of b...

When lockdown was imposed, perhaps it should have been considered how value chains work. What cost does the tobacco ban have to the tax coffers? Has the government been in communication with all stakeholders in the value chain to ensure they’re prepared to reopen when the time comes? Finally, what are the societal implications of the ban? Johnny Moloto is working with SATTA and he unpacks the curr...

Benz has added ‘Agility’, an innovative banking solution for your driving pleasure - but what is it, and how can it work for you? And with one click of a button, your phone and your car can be synced and ready to go. For more information visit dewits.co.za De Wit Motors Ermelo

The interpretation of spoken word for the deaf is not purely functional, but it is profound, because it is the extension of what should be an inalienable right... the right to access of information. Thuli Zikalala, one of only 11 SA Translation Institute (SATI) accredited interpreters in South Africa, has collaborated with CliffCentral and created podcast history. Here's to continuing to open the...

Where do your tax rands go and how can we track the money trail in the public sector? The Auditor General’s report on audit results for local government - released on 1 July 2020 - showed only 8% of municipalities received clean audits. This reveals how vital strong internal controls, appropriately skilled staff and ethical conduct are in ensuring effective service delivery. Natashia Soopal, the P...

What is the art of motoring and why is it valuable for people to drive a nice car? The GLC 300 Coupe is a work of art. Built for on and off road adventure, the beauty of this fine piece of German ingenuity is that as you navigate the world, your car becomes your phone. It's as easy as saying "Hi Mercedes", and you are in full control of the SUV of the future. De Wit Motors are based in Ermelo and...

Is D.I.Y marketing the way of the future? How much of your target turnover should you spend on marketing your business? There is a wide spectrum of audiences across multiple platforms, how do you ensure that you cut through the noise in a content saturated world to engage them? Can consumption trends be tracked, and what value does that have in business? CliffCentral Creative is here to be your No...