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30/09/2025

Renier Kriek, managing director at innovative home loan provider, Sentinel Homes' latest article unpacks why long-term renting in South Africa could be costing you more than you think, and what you can do about it.

He shares practical, strategic ways to build capital through property, even if you're not ready to buy the home you live in.

A must-read for anyone feeling stuck between rising rents and unreachable house prices.

https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/sentinel-homes-newsroom/how-to-escape-south-africas-rental-trap

30/09/2025

Annual salary reviews can take weeks, leaving little time for strategy, says Yoliswa Mqoboli, Executive Committee Member at the SARA - South African Reward Association. AI and automation can cut manual work, highlight biases, and free HR to focus on innovation, though adoption in South Africa still trails global trends. https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/sara-newsroom

16/09/2025

The 18th of September is World Water Monitoring Day, held each year to promote public awareness around the importance of water quality by involving communities in water testing and monitoring.
“Community participation is essential to preserving this precious but scarce resource, without which we cannot survive,” says Dr Lester Goldman, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA): https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/wisa-newsroom

28/08/2025

USD 10 billion in water investment is a huge step forward for South Africa. But will it be enough? Water Institute of Southern Africa CEO Dr Lester Goldman says without investing in professionalisation and skills, infrastructure alone won’t solve the crisis. People are just as critical as pipes and plants. https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/wisa-newsroom

26/08/2025

Renier Kriek, MD of innovative home finance business Sentinel Homes, was recently featured in BusinessTech, commenting on key legal changes affecting married couples in South Africa.

A must-read for anyone reviewing their marriage contracts or property planning.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/property/835830/warning-for-married-couples-in-south-africa/

18/08/2025

In his latest article, Renier Kriek, MD of innovative home finance business Sentinel Homes unpacks why rent control is not the answer to affordable housing in South Africa. Instead, he argues that stronger landlord protections can boost supply, encourage investment, and ultimately improve affordability.

Read more here:
https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/sentinel-homes-newsroom/why-rent-control-wont-fix-sas-affordable-housing-shortage-but-landlord-protection-will-go-a-long-way

06/08/2025

A SARS Letter of Demand is serious, you have 10 business days before they can freeze your bank account or garnish your salary, warns Razael Manikus, COO at Latita Africa. She urges taxpayers to act immediately by checking their eFiling, confirming the amount, and paying or disputing before the clock runs out. Read: https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/latita-africa-newsroom

06/08/2025

Listen to Renier Kriek, Managing Director at Sentinel Homes, in conversation with Gugulethu Mfuphi on Kaya 959 FM.

He discusses the recent SARB interest rate cut and its impact on South Africa’s economy.

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30/07/2025

A strategic grasp of skills market dynamics and reward structures enables organisations to tailor talent practices and compete effectively, says Lindiwe Sebesho, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member at SARA - South African Reward Association. Read: https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/sara-newsroom

29/07/2025

With dams running low, taps running dry, and communities under strain, a pressing question emerges: can artificial intelligence (AI) help us change course? Read this article from the Water Institute of Southern Africa, by CEO Dr Lester Goldman and Non-Executive Director Dr Ashton Busani Mpofu, here: https://www.atthatpoint.co.za/wisa-newsroom

16/07/2025