MetroFibre honours Mandela Day 2026 with four community initiatives across Gauteng and the Eastern Cape School upgrades, fibre connectivity and a community soup kitchen underpin a year-round commitment to the communities MetroFibre serves MetroFibre marked Nelson Mandela Day 2026 with four community initiatives spanning Gauteng and the Eastern Cape, continuing its firm commitment to education, digital inclusion and community upliftment that runs throughout the year. Mandela Day was a special opportunity to bring together partners and employees to participate hands-on and contribute to several of the community projects. “Community upliftment and investment is a standing value at MetroFibre. One of our key commitments is to ensure that no child or school is left behind in a world where connectivity is fundamental to digital inclusion and education. This year's initiatives, delivered in partnership with JVD Solutions, Taboo Data Centre, Imitha Tech and community foundations, show that commitment rooted in the communities where MetroFibre operates. The Nelson Mandela Day initiative reflects MetroFibre's broader commitment to social responsibility and community development, demonstrating how corporate partnerships can create meaningful change across multiple sectors while honouring the legacy of Madiba,” says Liza Kok, Chief Marketing Officer at MetroFibre. Kaalfontein Secondary School, Thembisa MetroFibre's investment in Kaalfontein Secondary School has unfolded in three phases over recent months, each building on the last. In partnership with JVD Solutions and Taboo Data Centre, MetroFibre extended fibre connectivity into the school's staff room, followed by repairs to damaged flooring and roof leaks, replacement of broken windows and installation of new ceiling boards. On 17 July, around 50 volunteers spent Mandela Day on hands-on upliftment work at the school, including tree branch removal and clean-up, garden and outdoor maintenance, painting window …
MetroFibre Renews Sponsorship of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Conservation Project
MetroFibre has renewed its longstanding sponsorship of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), funding critical work to protect South Africa's cheetahs. The support goes toward managing safe cheetah relocations between reserves, keeping the endangered species genetically healthy and helping populations thrive in secure environments. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal, capable of speeds up to 110 km/h. But the species is fragile. Fewer than 6,500 remain in the wild today. In South Africa, most cheetahs live on fenced game reserves and cannot move naturally across large areas. This creates isolated "islands" of populations, which can lead to inbreeding and weaken the species over time. MetroFibre's sponsorship supports the EWT's Cheetah Range Expansion Project, which addresses this problem through: Relocation: Experts safely move cheetahs between game reserves, mimicking the natural roaming patterns cheetahs would follow in the wild. Genetics: Moving cheetahs between reserves mixes the gene pool, keeping the broader population healthy and strong. Tracking: Conservationists fit GPS collars to relocated cheetahs to monitor their movement and wellbeing. With the backing of sponsors like MetroFibre, the EWT has managed hundreds of relocations across thousands of kilometres in recent years, helping secure the future of this iconic species. Founded in 1973, the EWT is one of southern Africa's oldest and largest conservation NGOs, and the cheetah is its flagship species. Its Cheetah Conservation Project manages cheetahs as a "metapopulation" - separate populations kept genetically and demographically healthy through carefully managed relocations between reserves. Fences, farmland and towns have cut off the natural movement that once kept these populations viable, making that ongoing management essential. The current focus of the programme is the Greater Kruger region, where the EWT is running a three-part, three-year effort to assess existing data, …
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MetroFibre Brings Superfast Fibre Connectivity to North-West Province With Its 8th Experience Store
MetroFibre opens new Fibre Experience Store in Bloemhof - the first in the North-West Province - as part of its mission to make fast, affordable internet accessible to all South Africans. For many South Africans, reliable internet connectivity is still a distant reality - not because the need isn't there, but because the infrastructure hasn't been. MetroFibre is changing that, one underserved community at a time. The fibre network operator has opened its eighth Fibre Experience Store in Bloemhof, North-West Province, continuing a determined expansion into the communities most often left behind in South Africa's digital economy. The store, located at the Shoprite Mini Centre on the corner of R34 and Noord Street, is open to residents and businesses and brings with it something more than just fast internet - it brings access to opportunity. "Fast, reliable internet should be available to everyone," says Lebang Mosimanegape, Business Owner: Emerging Markets at MetroFibre. "Our Experience Stores are community hubs that connect people to opportunity - from education and jobs to small business growth. Every new connection represents a home or business gaining access to tools that can change lives." Bridging the divide, one community at a time MetroFibre's Fibre Experience Store model was built with a specific purpose: to serve communities that have historically been underserved by digital infrastructure, and to do so in a way that is accessible, affordable and locally rooted. The Bloemhof store joins seven existing locations across the country - KwaThema, Steeldale, Thembisa and Riverside View in Gauteng; New Brighton and Zwide in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape; and Beaufort West in the Western Cape - with further openings planned across the North West Province in 2026. Across these store locations, MetroFibre's network now passes more than 90,000 homes, with nearly one in four already connected - a figure that speaks to real demand in communities where …
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When More Is Less: Abundant Rewards and the Paradox of Choice
By Natasha Olivier, Senior Product Manager, GET Rewards, a division of Achievement Awards Group It’s tempting to think that the more rewards there are to choose from, the better. Behavioural science says that’s not true. The days of rewards catalogues and warehouses are well and truly behind us. Technology has transformed the rewards landscape and today the “catalogue” is almost the entire internet. Organisations can offer almost anything, almost anywhere, almost instantly. Merchandise. Vouchers. Experiences. Travel. Donations. Lifestyle benefits. It’s staggering. And a little bewildering. At face value, this looks like progress. Choice feels empowering. Yet, the reality inside many reward programs tells a different story. Points accumulate but go unused, rewards options are browsed but not acted on, and the abundance of choice quietly undermines engagement. Is more choice actually more valuable? It’s intuitive to assume that more choice makes rewards more appealing. After all, people are different, with different preferences and motivations. Offering “something for everyone” feels logical, and generous. Technology has made this assumption easy to act on. Digital platforms have removed the inventory constraints of warehouses or particular brands. Partner networks can expand quickly and new reward categories can be added easily. But human decision-making doesn’t scale the same way. Behavioural science has challenged the assumption that more choice automatically leads to greater satisfaction. One of the most influential contributions came from psychologist Barry Schwartz, who popularised the concept of the ‘paradox of choice’. His research showed that while some choice is motivating, excessive choice can increase anxiety, reduce satisfaction, and make people less likely to decide at all. When faced with too many options, people experience cognitive overload. They worry about making the wrong decision or regretting the alternatives they …
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Track DNA. Street Legitimacy.
The TVS Apache RR310 arrives in South Africa through the Nexus Collective - bringing engineered performance, Michelin Road 5 rubber, and race-derived electronics to local tarmac at a price that rewrites the rulebook. South Africa's biker community has a new reason to pay serious attention. The TVS Apache RR310 - a fully-faired supersport machine - is now available locally through The Nexus Collective, bringing race-ready performance and cutting-edge electronics to a class long dominated by European price tags. Born from a collaboration between TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad, the Apache RR310 shares its engine DNA with the BMW G 310 R platform. But make no mistake - this motorcycle is uniquely TVS. Designed entirely in India by TVS engineers and honed through over four decades of TVS Racing heritage dating back to 1982, the RR310 is the brand's first fully-faired production motorcycle. The aerodynamic bodywork, shark-inspired Akula silhouette - a concept that won Best Concept Bike at Auto Expo 2016 - and aggressive forward-biased seating position leave no ambiguity about what this machine was built to do. By the numbers: 312.2cc - Displacement 38PS - @ 9,800 RPM 2.82s - 0–60 km/h 174kg - Kerb Weight 6-spd - Gearbox 11L - Fuel Tank 164 km/h – Max speed Sport & Track mode The 312.2cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine uses a reverse-inclined configuration - a layout that optimises mass centralisation and lowers the centre of gravity for sharper handling. With 38PS at 9,800rpm and a kerb weight of just 174kg, the power-to-weight ratio makes the RR310 an agile, responsive machine whether threading through city traffic or hunting apexes on a track day. The official 0-60 km/h sprint is dispatched in 2.82 seconds. The engine features Twin Overhead Cams with hollow camshafts carrying 30% lower valve train mass, and a finger follower with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating for durability at high revs. A horizontal split …
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The First 48 Hours After a Weather Catastrophe Could Determine Your Claims Outcome
The importance of early claims notification In the aftermath of the severe storms and floods that battered the Eastern and Western Cape, homeowners and businesses are facing the difficult process of assessing damage, salvaging property and navigating insurance claims. While the full extent of losses is still unfolding, one important lesson is already clear, early notification to your insurer and broker can significantly improve the outcome of a claim. According to Viksha Rajkumar-Narraidu, Business Unit Head of Claims and Claims Advocacy at Aon South Africa, one of the biggest mistakes policyholders make after a major weather event is waiting too long before involving their broker. “Many insured clients may assume the damage is not too severe and attempt to manage the clean up and salvage themselves – for example, extracting water from the affected area or attempting to dry carpets or other insured items without professional equipment.” “While they may be trying to avoid claiming and impacting their insurance costs over time, this delay in fact creates additional complications. Water damage, for example, can continue developing after the storm itself has passed. Furniture, carpets, building materials and other insured items that may have been salvageable immediately after the event through effective loss mitigation, instead deteriorate significantly as they are left wet for several days, and once the mould sets in, is likely to be a total loss.” By contrast, early claims notification results in faster mitigation and a better loss outcome. Many policyholders are unaware that insurers may assist with emergency mitigation costs and measures as part of the claims process. “Using industrial extraction and drying equipment arranged by your insurer as early as possible can dramatically reduce secondary damage and Increase the likelihood that items could be restored,” explains Viksha. “Early notification allows brokers and insurers to coordinate the …
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Winter Risk for Complex Portfolios
Resilience by Design As winter sets in and South Africa continues to face increasingly severe weather-related events, now is a critical time to reassess your personal risk landscape. For individuals with complex asset bases and lifestyle portfolios, ensuring that insurance strategies reflect true replacement values - and broader exposure - is essential to preserving long-term wealth. Insights from Aon’s latest Climate and Catastrophe report highlight a persistent protection gap, with approximately half of global economic losses remaining uninsured. Events such as the June 2025 floods in the Western and Eastern Cape - where rivers surged dramatically, displacing communities and damaging infrastructure - underscore how quickly environmental risk can translate into material financial loss. “For high-net-worth clients, risk extends beyond a primary residence to include multiple properties, high-value contents, vehicles and alternative energy investments,” says Michael Whitehead of Aon South Africa. “A comprehensive, regularly updated view of your total asset base is fundamental to ensuring appropriate protection.” A key consideration in this context is underinsurance. Where insured values do not accurately reflect replacement costs, insurers may apply proportional settlement at claims stage, potentially leaving significant shortfalls. For high-value portfolios, even modest miscalculations can result in substantial uncovered losses, particularly when factoring in bespoke finishes, imported materials or specialist assets. Rather than focusing solely on individual risk mitigations, high-net-worth clients benefit most from a coordinated, advisory-led approach. This includes: Holistic asset valuation: Ensuring all properties, contents and associated assets are professionally valued and regularly updated to reflect current market conditions and replacement costs. Integrated energy risk planning: As solar installations, generators and other …
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Professional Indemnity for Intermediaries
Professional Indemnity for Intermediaries Protecting Brokers in an Increasingly Complex Risk Environment Insurance intermediaries play a critical role in helping clients understand risk and secure the right insurance cover. However, as policies become more complex and insurers introduce more specific conditions and exclusions, the exposure to professional liability for brokers continues to grow. In South Africa, many intermediaries rely on Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance to protect themselves against claims arising from errors, omissions or negligent advice provided in the course of their professional services. “We provide a specialised solution for intermediaries through a binder agreement, offering tailored cover designed specifically for the risks faced by brokers. In an increasingly litigious society, recent claims in the space have highlighted three very prominent recurring issues that intermediaries should be aware of,” says Elmien Marx, Principal Broker for Intermediaries and Trustees at Aon South Africa. 1. When Advice Cannot Be Proven One of the most common scenarios leading to professional indemnity claims occurs when a client’s insurance claim is repudiated by the insurer. In these cases, the client may allege that their broker failed to properly advise them about the relevant risks or policy conditions. If the client can demonstrate that they were not adequately informed, the broker may be held liable for the resulting financial loss. “A key challenge in defending these claims is documentation. Many intermediaries do not keep sufficiently detailed records of client interactions, advice provided or disclosures discussed. When a dispute arises months or even years later, the absence of written evidence can make it extremely difficult for a broker to demonstrate that the correct advice was given,” Marx illustrates. “The result can be significant financial exposure, particularly where high-value assets or large claims are involved. …
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Two Wheels, Half the Bill: Why a Motorbike Now Makes More Sense Than Ever
Opinion by Robin van Rensburg, Managing Director of The Nexus Collective With petrol at R26.63 a litre in Gauteng and diesel up R6.19/l from 7 May 2026, the total cost of owning a car has never looked more punishing. For many South Africans, switching to a two-wheeler could be the smartest financial move of 2026. South African motorists are already feeling the squeeze. April's massive fuel price increases drove a 35% drop in fuel purchases compared to March - a striking signal that consumers are changing their driving behaviour, combining trips, driving less, and rethinking every journey. But cutting trips can only go so far. For those open to a more fundamental shift, a commuter motorbike - think a TVS TVS Ntorq 125 RE Scooter, TVS Star HLX 125 or the popular TVS TVS Apache RTR 200 4V - offers a genuinely transformative restructuring of total monthly transport costs. The comparison below on the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V isn't just about fuel. It spans every rand spent from the day you drive off the lot to the day you sell - purchase price, insurance, maintenance, tyres, and licensing. When you account for all of it, the financial gap is startling. The Apache RTR 200 4V at a glance The Apache RTR 200 4V is a proper 197.75cc, oil-cooled, fuel-injected sports commuter with dual-channel ABS, race-tuned suspension, riding modes and a top speed of 127km and priced at R44,999 new. The comparison below pits the Apache RTR 200 4V against a budget entry-level hatchback at approximately R220,000. Both serve the urban commuter doing around 1,500 km per month. The difference in monthly outlay is not subtle. The numbers: what ownership actually costs ENTRY HATCHBACK Purchase price: R220,000 Monthly finance (60 mo): R4,800 Fuel (1,500 km @ 6.5 l/100): R2,600 Comprehensive insurance: R1,100 Annual service (prorated): R600 Tyres (prorated): R300 Licence & registration: R130 Est. monthly total: R9,530 TVS APACHE RTR 200 4V Purchase price: …
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Celerity to Showcase the Future of Business Messaging at London Tech Week 2026
BulkSMS and Kero unite SMS, WhatsApp for Business and RCS for Business into one intelligent messaging ecosystem Celerity, the global messaging group behind BulkSMS and Kero, will exhibit at London Tech Week 2026, bringing a comprehensive deep-dive into the Rich Business Messaging landscape for enterprise brands navigating the rapid convergence of SMS, WhatsApp for Business and RCS for Business (Rich Communication Services). As AI, emerging technologies and evolving regulatory frameworks reshape how businesses communicate with customers, Celerity will offer visitors a practical, ROI-focused guide to understanding which messaging channels deliver the greatest impact, and how to build future-ready communications platforms that are both secure and scalable. 26 Years of Messaging Excellence With a 26-year track record and a long-standing global presence, BulkSMS has established itself as a trusted partner for enterprise organisations where message deliverability and reliability are mission-critical. Through robust APIs, BulkSMS enables seamless integration with CRM, ERP and custom-built platforms, handling high volumes of time-sensitive communications with consistent performance. A standout example of BulkSMS in action is its work with the Castle Triathlon Series in the UK, where real-time SMS communication has played a pivotal role in enhancing participant experience and operational efficiency - from race updates to time-sensitive alerts - demonstrating the enduring power of SMS when it matters most. Introducing Kero: One Platform, Every Channel Building on the BulkSMS foundation, Celerity has launched Kero, a unified messaging platform that brings SMS, WhatsApp for Business and RCS for Business together in a single, intelligent ecosystem. Kero is designed to eliminate the complexity of managing multiple messaging channels, empowering businesses to automate customer journeys, personalise engagement and optimise delivery based on real-time behaviour and …