Entries for the Alaïa Surf Challenge close on 31 October 2026, so the countdown is on, with cash, prizes, and World Final places still to be decided. There’s still time to book a session and submit your best rides, while existing entrants can improve their submissions and climb the Sion Tourisme Leaderboards. Make the next session count When surfing at Alaïa Bay, you have the same sections on repeat, but with a different plan each time. Generate more speed, get on your rail earlier, or focus on airs. The Wavepool Surf Tour builds competition around that experience. Surf during the event window, choose your best two rides, and submit your footage. An international judging panel scores your surfing on Commitment, Creativity, and Control. More than $20,000 in cash and prizes The Open Men’s and Women’s winners each earn $1,750, while Junior winners collect $800 each. Cash payouts extend to fourth place in both divisions. Trophies, partner prizes, and merchandise packs add to the rewards available across the event. Your route to the World Final Division winners from eligible categories at Alaïa earn automatic entry into the Wavepool Surf Tour World Final. The Locals Only competition also offers Open and Junior winners an immediate slot into the World Final. For surfers who know the Bay’s sections and timing, this is the opportunity to turn that experience into a place at the Tour’s live final. The Hurley Best Air award is there for the taking. Hit it, get above the lip, and rotate... Give the judges something to rewind. The Ocean & Earth Best Turn, EQ Best Barrel, and Golden Fin Awards add further opportunities for recognition. Review your footage carefully, including the waves you might have overlooked after your session. Surf the Bay. Explore Sion. Get your merch packs. A session at the pool gives your trip a starting point. Sion gives you good reasons to stay longer. Leave time for wine tasting and a wander through the …
“Dr TikTok” vs Clinical Care: South African Healthcare Leaders Gather in Cape Town to Address Crisis of Trust in Medicine
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — From viral TikTok health trends to rampant online misinformation, healthcare professionals across South Africa are facing an unprecedented breakdown in patient trust. As online self-diagnosis increasingly replaces medical advice, frontline clinicians are forced to navigate public skepticism while making split-second, high-stakes decisions. To tackle this growing challenge, South African healthcare and risk leaders will assemble in Cape Town on 6 and 7 November 2026 at the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the Risky Business Conference 2026. While part of an acclaimed international conference series previously hosted in cities such as London, Boston, and Toronto, this local edition brings South African clinical leaders together under the theme "Trust in an Age of Uncertainty". Keynote speakers include Prof. Ntobeko Ntusi (President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council)and Prof. Lucille Blumberg (renowned infectious disease expert). Hosted by the clinical team at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, the conference also bridges medicine with high-risk operational environments.Featured non-medical speakers include Peter Jackson, a helicopter pilot flying Huey and Black Hawk aircraft while overseeing fleet maintenance for Leading Edge Aviation, and Dr. Cleeve Robertson, emergency physician, former Director of Western Cape Emergency Medical Services, and former CEO of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). Registration closes strictly on 28 October 2026. Attending healthcare professionals earn up to 12 HPCSA CPD points (including 6 Ethics points). Event Dates: 6–7 November 2026 Venue: Royal Cape Yacht Club, Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town Registration Deadline: 28 October 2026 Website & Registration: www.riskybusiness.co.za About Risky Business Conference: The Risky Business Conference is an international multidisciplinary conference dedicated to advancing patient safety, leadership, governance and …
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Bootstrapping vs Venture Capital: Choosing the Right Path
Johannesburg: For entrepreneurs trying to turn promising ideas into sustainable businesses, securing external investment can appear to be an obvious marker of progress. Headlines celebrating major funding rounds and rapidly growing startups have strengthened the perception that attracting venture capital is something every ambitious founder should pursue. The reality is considerably more nuanced. According to Dr Farai Nyika, Academic Programme Leader at the MANCOSA School of Public Administration, entrepreneurs should first determine what kind of business they are building before deciding how it should be financed. “The first question should not be, ‘How do I raise money?’ It should be, ‘Should I raise money, and what exactly would that money enable the business to achieve?’” says Nyika. Bootstrapping Offers Something Money Cannot Buy Bootstrapping is sometimes overshadowed by the excitement surrounding venture-backed startups. Yet for many businesses, Nyika argues, self-funding can be the more appropriate strategy. Its greatest advantage is ownership. That extends beyond retaining equity. Entrepreneurs financing their own growth maintain control over strategic direction, company culture, hiring decisions and the speed at which the organisation develops. A bootstrapped founder is principally accountable to customers and the market. There are no external investors demanding accelerated expansion or applying pressure to change direction before the business is ready. That freedom does, however, come with discipline. A bootstrapped company can generally spend only what it earns, making revenue, profitability and cash flow immediate considerations. This can force founders to build carefully rather than chasing growth for its own sake. Venture Capital Buys Speed Venture capital offers a fundamentally different advantage: it can compress time. Certain businesses operate in markets where speed is crucial. Technology platforms, fintech …
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The Countdown On – Mind Matters Is Taking Over Cape Town Before Taking the Conversation Global
From daily meditation and breathwork to gut-biome mastery, mental fitness and contrast therapy, Mind Matters is turning the countdown to its October Summit into a city-wide programme of mental performance training - before taking the conversation global. Cape Town – The countdown to the Mind Matters Summit™ 2026 is no longer simply about two days at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Between 16-27 October, Cape Town will become a living training ground for mental performance as Mind Matters, together with its partners, launches Mental Mastery Week, a 12-day programme of experiences designed to prepare people physically and mentally for the Summit on 29 October. Mind Matters is expanding its focus beyond the Summit itself. Creating opportunities, in and around Cape Town, for people to experience and practise mental performance tools in the weeks leading up to the main event through a combination of free and ticketed sessions. “Every activity in Mental Mastery Week has been chosen for its measurable neurological and physiological impact, not its aesthetic appeal,” says Kanchana Moodliar, Founder and CEO of Mind Matters Summit™. “This is not yet another wellness retreat, rather a training programme with a specific outcome: arriving at the Mind Matters Summit on 29 October with a nervous system primed for transformation.” Moving beyond the Summit stage Mental Mastery Week has been designed to make the principles behind Mind Matters accessible beyond the conference environment, while creating greater awareness around practices that can support mental performance - particularly during Mental Wellbeing Month. Participants can expect a daily programme of practical experiences, including: Daily meditation sessions with a community of like-minded people and expert teachers Promenade walks and runs Yoga Gut-Biome Mastery Mental Fitness Workshops Breathwork Cold and Hot Contrast Therapy The programme is intended to offer …
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New Champions Rise at the 2026 Street Lines Skate Tournament
The 2026 Street Lines Skate Tournament once again turned Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria into the epicentre of South African skateboarding, bringing together the country’s top athletes and some of the continent’s most exciting emerging talent for a day of high-level competition. Presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy Drink, in partnership with DC Shoes, Garmin, Insta360 and Side Hustle Skate Shop, the 2026 edition delivered another major showcase of progression, style and raw skateboarding talent. Competition was intense from the opening runs across the Junior, Women’s and Men’s divisions. Skaters pushed the limits of the course while chasing podium finishes, prize money and a place in Street Lines history. Firmly established as one of South Africa’s premier skateboarding competitions, Street Lines continues to raise the standard each year. The qualifying rounds saw riders compete for a place in the finals, with every trick, line and landing proving crucial. The format tested consistency and creativity. During qualifying, competitors were given two 45-second runs, with their best run counting towards the leaderboard. The finals combined two 45-second runs with four Best Trick attempts. Each skater’s highest-scoring run and top two tricks contributed to the final score. Judges considered difficulty, consistency, style and use of the park, with only the strongest performances earning a place in the finals. Junior Division The Junior Division remains central to Street Lines’ commitment to developing the sport. It gives young skateboarders an opportunity to compete in a professionally run event and experience competition at a higher level. The young riders showcased confidence, creativity and progression, highlighting the depth of emerging skateboarding talent in South Africa. Ayanda Ndlovu and Sereno Khunyani both claimed their second Street Lines Junior podium finishes, taking second and third place respectively. However, it was Luyanda Vukapi who impressed …
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Clearer Vision: What Lowveld Patients Should Know about Cataracts and Modern Lens Replacement
Nelspruit: Changes in eyesight are often gradual. A little more glare while driving at night, colours that seem less vivid, or text that becomes increasingly difficult to read can easily be put down to getting older. For many people, however, these changes can be signs of cataracts — one of the most common age-related causes of declining vision. For patients looking for an Ophthalmologist in Nelspruit, understanding what cataracts are and when to seek specialist advice can make the process considerably less daunting. What exactly is a cataract? A cataract develops when the natural lens inside the eye gradually becomes cloudy. Normally, this lens is clear and helps focus light onto the retina. As it loses its transparency, less light passes through clearly and vision may begin to appear blurred, hazy or washed out. Patients may notice glare or halos around headlights, difficulty seeing in poor light, increasingly blurred vision or colours appearing less vibrant. These symptoms generally develop over time rather than appearing overnight. Dr Dean van der Westhuizen, an ophthalmic surgeon based in Nelspruit who consults and operates at Lowveld Eye Institute in Mbombela, regularly assesses patients experiencing these types of changes. Learn more about Dr Dean and his ophthalmology practice When should cataract surgery be considered? Having a cataract does not automatically mean surgery is required immediately. The more important consideration is how much the change in vision is affecting everyday life. Difficulty driving safely at night, reading, working or enjoying normal activities may indicate that it is time to discuss treatment with an eye specialist. A consultation with an Ophthalmologist Mbombela patients can access locally provides an opportunity to assess the cataract as well as the overall health of the eye before deciding on the appropriate next step. For people considering Cataract Surgery in Nelspruit or the surrounding Lowveld, …
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Frame Plus Expands Custom Trade Show Booth Solutions for Growing Exhibition Demands
Meeting the Changing Needs of Modern Exhibitors Frame Plus has announced the expansion of its custom trade show booth solutions, helping businesses create professional exhibition environments for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events worldwide. As companies continue to prioritize in-person marketing and brand experiences, exhibitors are seeking display solutions that provide greater flexibility, efficient installation, and long-term usability. Modern businesses need exhibition systems that not only attract visitors but also support different event requirements and booth configurations. Flexible Trade Show Display Solutions for Businesses Worldwide With extensive experience in exhibition display manufacturing, Frame Plus provides a variety of display solutions designed for companies participating in events across different industries. The company offers customizable exhibition systems, including trade show booths, portable displays, and large-format display solutions that help brands create professional spaces while maintaining flexibility for future events. Each solution is designed with practical installation, visual presentation, and brand requirements in mind, allowing exhibitors to build functional trade show environments that match their marketing goals. 10x20 Trade Show Booths Designed for Professional Exhibitions Among the most popular booth configurations, 10x20 trade show booths provide exhibitors with an effective balance between display area and flexibility. This booth size is widely used at industry exhibitions, allowing companies to showcase products, create visitor engagement areas, and present their brand professionally without requiring excessive setup space. Frame Plus supports businesses by providing customizable booth solutions that can be adapted for different exhibition layouts, branding styles, and event objectives. Supporting Successful Exhibition Experiences Beyond individual booth solutions, Frame Plus …
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West Africa Moves From Declarations to Transactions: Freetown to Host the Inaugural West Africa Integration and Investment Summit
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone will host the inaugural West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) on 17–18 November 2026 at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre (JMBICC) in Lungi, Port Loko District. Convened by H.E. President Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and immediate past Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, WAIIS proceeds under an ECOWAS Authority mandate based on recommendations of the 96th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, subsequently adopted by the Authority. The Summit advances President Bio’s call to return ECOWAS to its founding economic mission: integrated markets, infrastructure and investment. Produced with global convening partner Richard Attias & Associates (RA&A) under the leadership of the President’s Special Envoy, WAIIS will bring together Heads of State, investors, buyers and project sponsors to Freetown to advance investment mandates, matches, announcements and transactions across four regional growth pillars: Energy Abundance and Green Industrialisation; Strategic Minerals and Natural Resource Development; Agribusiness and Food Systems Transformation; Digital Transformation and Connectivity. A Mandated Platform for Investment Conversion WAIIS feeds three conversion engines designed to move opportunities towards decisions and financial close: Investor Deal Room – matching opportunities with capital and preparation support Buyers’ Marketplace – connecting regional suppliers to anchor buyers Private-sector roundtables and signing windows – resolving cross-border constraints and advancing ready transactions The result sought is practical regional integration: purchase orders, project-development mandates, financing pathways, joint ventures and investable partnerships. Prepared under the direction of the Summit’s Executive Secretariat—the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security …
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Global Tax Recovery Targets Canada, Belgium Dividends
The gap between the tax an overseas investor could reclaim and the tax that actually stays behind in a foreign treasury usually comes down to one thing: the specific rules of the country where the dividend was paid. Global Tax Recovery, which works solely on dividend and interest withholding tax reclaims, has spent September 2026 highlighting exactly that point. Its latest published material zeroes in on Canada and Belgium, two jurisdictions whose forms, filing channels and evidence requirements look almost nothing alike, and where those practical differences frequently decide the fate of a claim. Anyone who owns securities abroad will recognise the underlying issue. Where a company in one country pays a dividend to a shareholder resident in another, tax is normally taken off at source before the payment ever arrives. More often than not, the rate deducted is the domestic statutory one rather than the reduced rate the investor is actually entitled to under a double taxation treaty, or under the provisions covering pension funds and other exempt entities. Whatever separates those two figures is the reclaimable amount. Getting it back happens neither automatically nor reliably through a custodian or broker. Why the Country Matters More Than the Concept Explaining dividend tax withholding takes a single sentence. Doing something about it does not, since each market operates its own machinery. Global Tax Recovery does nothing but withholding tax recovery, and its work draws on a command of both international tax law and the day to day practices of specific foreign tax offices. The latter counts every bit as much as the former. A claim can be entirely legitimate yet collapse because the wrong form went in, because a residence certificate carried the wrong date, or because a filing route that functions in one country simply has no equivalent elsewhere. Canada makes the point well. The firm's material this month sets out how non-resident investors go about …
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Surfing: Lepront and Wiersma Form South African Contingent for Rip Curl GromSearch International Final
South African surfers Leah Lepront and Carl Wiersma will compete at the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final covered by Sun Bum. The prestigious event will take place in Narrabeen, Australia, from 7 to 10 November 2026. It will bring together 16 of the world’s best under-16 surfers. Lepront, from Scottburgh, and Wiersma, from Port Alfred, earned their places by winning the Rip Curl GromSearch presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel. The South African event took place during the 2026 Port Alfred Easter Festival. Both surfers are currently in El Salvador as members of the South African team competing at the 2026 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. The event has given them valuable international competition experience ahead of Narrabeen. Rip Curl GromSearch International Final "Carl and Leah are two outstanding South African junior surfers, and we wish them all the luck in Narrabeen," said Rip Curl South Africa CEO Stuart Daykin. "We are immensely proud of their achievements and are confident that the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final will be another important step in their development as surfers". Narrabeen Confirmed as Host Venue The Rip Curl GromSearch International Final moves to a new destination each year. Narrabeen follows Hossegor, France, which hosted the event in 2025, and Canggu, Bali, in 2024. The return to Australia marks the first time the country has hosted the International Final since Bells Beach in 2023. “We’re so stoked to bring the International Final back to Australia, and Narrabeen couldn’t be a better stage to showcase the world’s best up-and-coming talent,” said Rip Curl Sports Marketing Manager Angus Forrest. “The Rip Curl GromSearch has been a launching pad for some of surfing’s biggest names, with former champions going on to win World Titles and Olympic medals. “It’s a huge opportunity for these young surfers to compete on the international stage while sharing an unforgettable …