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The Herald
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Herald
People first
Wellness is no longer a workplace perk. It's a business imperative. Across boardrooms and breakrooms, there's a growing recognition that healthy employees are more engaged, more productive, and more likely to stay. This edition of Healthy Times explores the many dimensions of corporate wellness—mental, physical, financial, and beyond—and how organisations are embedding wellbeing into the heart of their culture. Today's forward-thinking leaders are shifting from managing employees to supporting the whole human being. Whether through mental health interventions, financial literacy support or innovative tools like wearables and wellness apps, companies are reimagining how they care for their people. And it's not just the big corporates. We also shine a light on smaller businesses, proving that impact doesn't always require big budgets—just commitment and creativity. The conversation is shifting from burnout to balance, from stigma to support, from reactive to proactive. It's encouraging to see South African businesses embracing this change, not just for productivity, but also because it's the right thing to do. We hope this issue inspires your own wellness journey—both personal and organisational. Because when we prioritise people, everybody wins Raina Julies Page 2
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Health
- TimesLIVE
People first
Wellness is no longer a workplace perk. It's a business imperative. Across boardrooms and breakrooms, there's a growing recognition that healthy employees are more engaged, more productive, and more likely to stay. This edition of Healthy Times explores the many dimensions of corporate wellness—mental, physical, financial, and beyond—and how organisations are embedding wellbeing into the heart of their culture. Today's forward-thinking leaders are shifting from managing employees to supporting the whole human being. Whether through mental health interventions, financial literacy support or innovative tools like wearables and wellness apps, companies are reimagining how they care for their people. And it's not just the big corporates. We also shine a light on smaller businesses, proving that impact doesn't always require big budgets—just commitment and creativity. The conversation is shifting from burnout to balance, from stigma to support, from reactive to proactive. It's encouraging to see South African businesses embracing this change, not just for productivity, but also because it's the right thing to do. We hope this issue inspires your own wellness journey—both personal and organisational. Because when we prioritise people, everybody wins Raina Julies
SowetanLIVE
5 days ago
- SowetanLIVE
Rooted locally, connected globally
In this issue of High-Flyers, we're unearthing a new kind of travel consciousness – one that knows the world is beautifully integrated, but also deeply personal. Whether cramming Tokyo into 48 chaotic, magical hours or sneaking away to a township hideaway that's finally having its stylish moment, travel is about more than movement. It's a mindset. A memory waiting to be made. We get it: from visa drama to suitcase meltdowns, even seasoned travellers need a little ground control. But with each trip, near or far, your foresight grows – you learn to dodge rookie mistakes, discover the joy in vending-machine serendipity and understand why sipping citrus in Tokyo or botanicals in Cape Town deserves its own passport stamp. More than ever, being globally aware and locally conscious makes sense. Supporting township hotels and luxe spaces rooted in local pride is not just good travel; it's smart, sustainable and soul-filling. Whether crossing borders with your little one (passport meltdowns optional) or curating your next list of gadgets and gear, this issue is your cheat sheet to doing it right – with style, wit and a bit of discovery. So here's to travel that connects, uplifts and broadens your world. One memory, one mishap and one beautifully stamped passport at a time. Enjoy the journey, Raina Julies
TimesLIVE
17-06-2025
- General
- TimesLIVE
The power and promise of South Africa's youth
Every year, Youth Day reminds us of the courage shown by young South Africans in 1976 – when they stood up against injustice with nothing but their voices and their will. Nearly five decades later, the struggle continues, though its face has changed. Today, South African youth are still overcoming. They are breaking through barriers of unemployment, inequality and limited opportunities while stepping boldly into new frontiers such as digital innovation, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and ntrepreneurship. This magazine is a tribute to that ongoing journey – the battles fought, the progress made, and the road ahead. In these pages, you'll meet young South Africans turning internships and learnerships into stepping stones to real careers as organisations rethink how education connects with the world of work. You'll read about youth entrepreneurs using e-commerce to carve out their futures online and homegrown innovators making their mark in science and technology against the odds. We also look deeper: at the legacy of Youth Day and how far we've really come in delivering equal opportunities for all. We examine critical issues such as gender-based violence, where early intervention is key to creating safe, empowering spaces for young people. And, we cast a critical eye on global platforms such as the Y20 – asking whether the promises made will translate into real policy shifts that uplift South Africa's youth. The spirit of 1976 was about demanding more, about refusing to accept less. That spirit still burns today in every young South African who rises above the challenges to claim their space, their voice and their future. Let's honour them – not just with remembrance, but with action. Raina Julies, Editor
