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SMALL SPEEDOS, BIG IMPACT! Thousands of brave Daredevils take to Mzansi’s streets
Bloemfontein to Ballito, Paarl to Potchefstroom, Kimberley to Khayelitsha and Stellenbosch to Secunda, you name it, they did it! Thousands of men descended on the streets of Mzansi for the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run, freeing themselves…
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Kayman Recruitment Group Launches Vertrou EOR to Simplify International Hiring in South Africa
New Employer of Record solution enables international businesses to hire and manage South African professionals without establishing a local legal entity. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – 26 October 2026 – Kayman Recruitment Group,…
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Airlink flight 4Z 951 halted after tyre bursts during take-off roll at OR Tambo
Source: Supplied | Archive Flight 4Z 951 was operated by an Embraer E190 carrying 75 passengers and crew, according to the airline. The pilots stopped the aircraft on the runway in line with standard procedures after the tyre burst during…
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South Africa has no AI law yet. WhichVoIP shows businesses what to check before an AI answers their phones
WhichVoIP publishes a free guide to what businesses must check before an AI answers their phones, alongside cost calculators, scored comparisons and quotes from up to three providers. Cape Town, 23 October 2026 – South…
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Workplace Screens Replace Inboxes as the Preferred Route for Critical Policy Compliance
Johannesburg, South Africa – 24 October 2026 - A growing number of organisations in Africa and internationally are moving critical compliance communications off email and collaboration platforms and onto employee desktops. The…
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Granite Carpentry Completes 250 Door Installations Across Gauteng in 2026
JOHANNESBURG, 24 October 2026 - Granite Carpentry & Joinery Experts has completed 250 door installations for Gauteng homes and businesses so far in 2026. Door hanging and installation is now the company’s most requested service, with…
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Celebrating Hospitality Excellence: 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards Europe, Americas & APAC Winners Announced
London, UK — 23rd October , 2026— Last night, we celebrated the winners of the 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards Europe, Americas & APAC in style at the L’oscar in London. This prestigious event showcased the best in the…
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From Franschhoek to Europe: Le Naturel opens European pre-orders ahead of its ninth anniversary
WILDERNESS, SOUTH AFRICA, 23 October 2026 – Le Naturel, the fynbos-inspired skincare brand handcrafted in Wilderness on the Garden Route, has opened pre-orders in Europe ahead of its ninth anniversary on 15 November. European…
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Beyond Titles: Authentic Leadership Demands True Integrity, Diverse Voices, and Institutional Change
Ramona Grewan, the BMFI's first female Chairperson Challenging the status quo In both the corporate world and the public sector, traditional approaches to leadership are increasingly being questioned. Institutions face complex governance…
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Ramaphosa and Business Launch Phase Three Partnership to Target 3% Growth and Cut 33.6% Unemployment
Source: Supplied. With 8.5 million people unemployed and 300,000 new work-seekers entering the labour market annually, the stakes are high: Government and business must now turn recent economic gains into faster, inclusive growth and…
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SA industry leaders urge private capital and corridor-based partnerships to boost transport infrastructure and inclusive growth
Source: Supplied At a transport infrastructure roundtable hosted by GIBB Group and convened by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE), industry leaders…
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Pnet Report: Volunteering Cuts Job Search Time for Young South Africans
Pnet’s data shows a long-term increase in the number of candidates with volunteering experience. An analysis suggests that volunteering can be a compelling strategy for developing work-relevant skills and experience. When captured on a…
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Dashen Bank and ShebaMiles Launch Platinum co-branded Mastercard Debit card to unlock premium travel benefits for customers in Ethiopia
Dashen Bank and ShebaMiles have launched a Platinum co-branded Mastercard debit card in Ethiopia, combining secure payments, digital access, loyalty benefits and premium travel privileges in…
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Metalcross Launches Auto Repair Safety Guide for Gauteng Motorists
FOURWAYS, Johannesburg – Leading automotive repair center Metalcross Vehicle Makeover Clinic has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at protecting South African drivers from unscrupulous auto body repair shops. The newly…
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Executor Law Details How to Prevent Administrative Delays in South African Deceased Estates
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Specialist fiduciary practice Executor Law has published a comprehensive legal advisory detailing the most common causes of delay in the administration of deceased estates. The publication aims to educate…
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Learners wait seven years for R39m Eyabantu Senior Secondary School completion
Source: GroundUp/Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik. A second contractor has left the site of the Eyabantu Senior Secondary School, a project launched in 2019. The original building was demolished in 2019 for a new school to be built. But the first…
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Canal+ Revenue Rises 37.5% to €6.4bn in Q3 Driven by MultiChoice Acquisition
CANAL+ group revenue is up 37.5%, reflecting increased scale following its acquisition of MultiChoice (Image source: @TV with Thinus TV with Thinus Commenting on this, Maxime Saada, chief executive officer of Canal+ , says they are making…
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Takealot data shows midnight shopping surges in Gauteng, Western Cape and KZN; airtime and vouchers spike 2–4am
Image supplied. This is according to Takealot’s platform data as these patterns come into focus as the e-commerce retailer extends its Black Friday campaign across November, with weekly deals starting on 26 October. The retailer…
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South Africa weight management market grows 6.6% CAGR to 2025 as brands launch lifestyle bundles and GLP-1 ranges
Insight Survey’s latest South African Weight Management Market Sizing and Competitor Analysis Insights Report 2026 provides a detailed view of the local Weight Management market, based on credible industry intelligence and…
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Grammy-winning Olivia Dean to perform at Milk + Cookies festivals in Cape Town and Johannesburg in January 2027
Source: Milk and Cookies festival Dean will perform at Sandringham Farm in Cape Town on 29 January 2027, before heading to Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 31 January. She joins the line-up featuring South African stars Elaine…
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User Safety: safe
Reliable passenger transport is essential to workforce mobility and business continuity. In industries that operate in shifts or around the clock, dependable transport can influence attendance, shift readiness and production continuity.…
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Zambian Women’s Cooperative Boosts Income via Mushroom Farming Project
Source: Supplied | Mary Daka, 57, of Merwe Village in Petauke District, is building a livelihood through mushroom farming. The initiative, implemented through a partnership between Solidaridad, the Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ) and…
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Design experts explain how neutral interiors gain character through focal points, texture, pattern and accent colour
Layered cushions and a distinctive ceramic piece bring personality to a neutral living room. This often happens when coordination becomes the main design objective. Timber finishes are identical, fabrics sit within a narrow…
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User Safety: safe
Developed by Abland and its investment partners, the fully let centre offers approximately 8,000m² of gross lettable area on a 1.8-hectare site at the corner of the M54 and Endurance Road. Anchored by Superspar, it combines national…
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Create Beauty Educates South Africans on the Benefits of Niacinamide Serum for Hyperpigmentation
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Premium cosmetics retailer Create Beauty has published a comprehensive consumer advisory on the rising demand for niacinamide in South Africa. The guide aims to educate consumers on how this gentle,…
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Is your website blocking AI search? LadyBugz checked five sites to find out
Roodepoort, South Africa. LadyBugz, a B2B (business-to-business) marketing agency, has checked whether five websites it manages turn away the bots that AI tools send out to read web pages. It found no sign of AI search bots being shut out…
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Gold is soaring. But what does a Krugerrand really cost?
By Aziz Moti, Chief Operations Officer, ISA Gold With gold trading above US$4,100 an ounce and South African investors seeing increasingly large rand values attached to a single 1oz Krugerrand, attention is understandably focused on how…
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Access is no longer the advantage
The Signals Shaping Business, Media, Technology and Consumer Behaviour Across Africa Adopt the technology. Build the audience. Enter the market. Partner with the creator and move faster than everyone else. That worked when access was…
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South African Startup Pakstoor Takes Aim at Online Marketplace Scams With Secure Payments and Automated Delivery
South African Startup Pakstoor Takes Aim at Online Marketplace Scams With Secure Payments and Automated Delivery Cape Town, South Africa | 23 October 2026 A South African technology startup is preparing to…
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Gold Fields’ Siyakha Sonke Initiative Joins Gold Fields, Sibanye‑Stillwater, AngloGold and Others to Align Mining, Education and Renewables for West Rand Employment Pathways
A drone view shows queued dump trucks at Gold Fields Mine in Tarkwa, Ghana. Image credit: Reuters/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo These initial MoUs bring together mining…
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AfricArise’s Cape Venture Bridge accepts 20 Western Cape tech startups until 15 November 2026 for investor readiness programme
Source: Pexels The six-month Cape Venture Bridge programme, run by AfricArise as part of the AfricArena network, is accepting applications until 15 November 2026. Selected startups will receive investment-readiness…
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Hisense launches 2026 tech showcase in Pretoria, celebrates 30-year South Africa anniversary with R500 vouchers and refrigerator draws
The Hisense Technology Experience 2026 is running at Cavendish Court in Menlyn Mall, Pretoria, from 20 October to 2 November. The showcase features the brand’s televisions, Laser technology, refrigeration,…
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KFC and Ogilvy South Africa Win Big at 2026 Loeries; ABinBev VP Vaughan Croesser Named Marketer of the Year
Reflecting on the recognition, Hloni Mohope, chief marketing officer, KFC Africa, comments: “We're incredibly proud to see these campaigns recognised on one of Africa's biggest creative stages. Awards like these are a testament to the…
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Eucerin Launches SPF50+ UV-Serum Sun Protection in Interactive Dome Experience on 2023-09-15
Throughout the day, guests experienced interactive installations inspired by the science behind Eucerin’s game-changing daily sun protection, enjoyed refreshing smoothies, captured memorable photo moments, took part in interactive games,…
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EPDM Waterproofing: Long-Term Coastal Roof Protection in George
Set against the backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains, George and the broader Garden Route are renowned for their natural beauty. However, the region’s unique microclimate; characterized by high annual rainfall, coastal humidity, driving…
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