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Ispa urges immediate free basic data allowance for low‑income South Africans amid stalled policy implementation
Source: Magnific The Internet Service Providers’ Association (Ispa) says affordability of both connectivity and devices remains a barrier to universal and meaningful connectivity, a global policy objective focused on ensuring people…
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South Africa Announces Fuel Levy Reductions and Infrastructure Investment Plan in Mid-Term Budget to Boost Growth
Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. "The announcement is welcome news for consumers and businesses, offering some relief as rising fuel costs put further pressure on household budgets and operating…
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African Boating Conference in Cape Town targets growth for marine industry
Source: Jean van der Meulen via Pexels Africa’s boating industry has the expertise, manufacturing capabilities and international appeal to contribute more to economic growth. The opening morning of the African Boating Conference…
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Geoff Whyte and WA Burger | Image supplied MathU develops AI-powered tutoring platforms for subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and accounting, across three divisions: Society (for under-resourced learners); Academy (for…
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Ultrasound brings faster diagnosis closer to home for Mpumalanga patients
Almost 3000 scans performed in five months as Bophelo First Trust and Dis-Chem Better Tomorrow Starts Here strengthen diagnostic capacity across six public hospitals Patients at five Mpumalanga hospitals are benefiting from faster…
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New Online SADAG Support Group Creates Space for People Experiencing Grief
A Cancer diagnosis can bring changes that affect much more than a person’s physical health. Feelings of fear, uncertainty, Anxiety and sadness can be difficult to manage, especially when someone is trying to cope with treatment and the…
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CapeGate invites shoppers to share messages of hope with cancer patients this October
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CapeGate invites shoppers to put pen to paper and share a few heartfelt words with someone undergoing cancer treatment. Sometimes, a few thoughtful words can make all the difference to someone facing a…
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KZN South Coast’s celebrity croc Henry gets another international screen appearance
The much-beloved local celebrity at Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre – Henry the Nile crocodile – is featuring for international audiences once again after an Australian wildlife tour group completed filming on site in September.…
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SADAG Launches New Online Support Groups to Help People Living with Cancer and Their Family Members Feel Less Alone
A Cancer diagnosis can bring changes that affect much more than a person’s physical health. Feelings of fear, uncertainty, Anxiety and sadness can be difficult to manage, especially when someone is trying to…
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The future of AI in KwaZulu-Natal will be unpacked at the KZN AI Summit
Every industry, workplace, and educational institution is being reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI), and industry leaders need to have a full grasp of how to leverage this innovation. The KZN AI Summit 2026 in Umhlanga on Thursday, 22…
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ANEW Resort Hazyview GM JK Goslett Shares Five Tips for Surviving End-of-Year Office Retreats
Fear not! JK Goslett, general manager of ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park, has witnessed many team-building sessions and shares his top five tips for surviving this annual exercise in scheduled spontaneity. 1. Beware the archer You might…
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Multifamily operators find community drives tenant retention and referrals
Across the data-driven multifamily rental housing sector, operators are reporting a striking finding: the amenity that moves residents most, the one that drives the highest rental uptake, the strongest tenant retention, and the most…
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Constitutional Court strikes down Public Procurement Act over inadequate public consultation
In September 2023 NGInc appeared before Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance. We made submissions on the Public Procurement Bill on behalf of the International Women's Forum South Africa. We asked for one thing above all. In August…
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Sentech and DCDT hand over new computer laboratory at Soutpan Primary School in Gqeberha
The initiative forms part of Sentech’s Socio-Economic Development (SED) Programme, which supports community development through initiatives that improve access to technology, connectivity and opportunities for digital inclusion. The new…
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Fuel price hikes add R5,680 to R6,480 monthly diesel costs for small businesses, warns JBS Advisory MD
Janus Joubert | image supplied Effective 7 October 2026, 95-octane petrol increased by R3.33 a litre, while diesel rose by between R2.84 and R3.24 a litre, depending on the grade. For a business using 2,000 litres of diesel a month, the…
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KAP Embraces Category Leadership to Inspire People, Strengthen Ecosystems and Create Multi‑Stakeholder Value
Category leadership, when done with intent, becomes a powerful force for progress. It sets direction, raises standards, and mobilises multiple stakeholders around a shared purpose. For KAP, being a category leader means using its…
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Building workforce learning pathways that leave no one behind
Many capable and experienced employees can benefit from greater access to learning and opportunities to grow in their careers, particularly where foundational education or a matric certificate can support further development. At College…
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Agency Scope 2027/28 fieldwork to start May 2027, expands interviews to digital, tech and agency professionals
South Africa’s seventh edition of Agency Scope is set to start fieldwork in May 2027 (Image source: © 123rf 123rf ) “We see 2027 as the opportunity for marketers and their agencies to study the industry and apply innovations from the…
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Supreme Court of Appeal rules Department of Social Development’s cultural adoption guidelines unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed the Department of Social Development’s “cultural” guidelines for adoption. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp "Cultural" adoption guidelines used by the Department of Social Development and its…
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Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 27 to 29 October, the exhibition spans packaging, plastics, printing, labelling, food processing and related industries. From new machinery and packaging materials…
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Roman's Pizza launches RP Knead streetwear line inspired by SA culture with limited-edition drops
Roman’s Pizza is getting into the fashion game with the launch of RP Knead, a limited-edition streetwear label that takes inspiration from the pizza brand’s visual history and South African culture. The first drop, released on 21 October,…
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Teach360, a classroom learning solutions provider that has partnered with more than 1,000 schools across South Africa, has announced a connected technology environment for 2027 that brings key school processes closer together. The new…
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The inaugural competition will culminate at ENGAGE Africa 2026, CIMA's flagship conference in Cape Town. Shortlisted finalists in Lions' Lair Africa, presented by CIMA in partnership with Corton Investments, will pitch live on 29 October…
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Six emerging bakers win provincial titles as Rising Stars expands into KwaZulu-Natal
Snowflake Rising Stars 2026 winners (Left to Right): 3rd Place winner Nthabiseng Mpinda, 1st Place winner Siphosethu Mbimbi, and 2nd Place winner Nkosomzi Damana. This year marked the competition’s third year in the Eastern Cape and its…
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Rhodes University reports gastrointestinal illness outbreak among students on 20 October 2026
Image credit: Vysotsky (Wikimedia) , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons “On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Rhodes University reported a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses among members of its community. Subsequent enquiries with local…
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Chery and JLR relaunch Freelander hybrid SUV brand, first UAE launch planned for early 2027
The SUV made its international debut in Abu Dhabi on 29 September, with further details and a five-seat version revealed at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, on 19 October. A six-seat version is also planned. The…
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When systems fail to integrate, contact centre agents are burdened with managing numerous systems, screens, and tabs - a burden now known as the "toggle tax". This is incredibly inefficient for both the employee and the business. Without…
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Absa Launches Pan‑African Brand Campaign with Eliud Kipchoge Partnership to Spotlight Life’s Defining Moments
The campaign recognises that behind every significant achievement lies a journey shaped by ambition, resilience, support and opportunity. Inspired by Kipchoge's belief that "No human is limited", the campaign celebrates the people,…
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Virgin Atlantic Adds Four Weekly Return Flights Between London Heathrow and Cape Town from 11–12 December, Boosting Winter Capacity by 50%
Source: Supplied The airline's additional Cape Town services will begin on 11 December from London Heathrow and 12 December from Cape Town, with the route operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The expansion…
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Mayibuye Doc Lab opens call for compelling South African Documentaries
DURBAN, SA: NFVF-backed film development lab offers six documentary teams a route from a concept to an investment-ready project - and onto the world stage at documentary markets. Mayibuye Doc Lab has announced its call for projects for the…
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Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela | Source: SANews.gov.za Briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training recently, Manamela said both institutions need to address persistent governance and…
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Meta Opens AI Academy Programme to South African Developers and Students
Source: Magnific AI Academy South Africa offers two tracks: a pitch competition for early-stage AI startups and an eight-week masterclass covering artificial intelligence (AI) fundamentals, generative AI, prompt engineering and application…
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SMEs face growing liability risks beyond physical damage, warns SureThing's Melita Thurling
Melita Thurling | image supplied Melita Thurling, head of SureThing at iTOO Special Risks, says many business owners assume basic public liability insurance provides sufficient protection, without considering how their digital activities…
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The View officially opens in Fourways, launching R100m upscale dining and lifestyle destination
A new destination for dining, relaxation and socialising has opened in the heart of Fourways. The View, the much-anticipated elevated lifestyle and dining offering connected to Fourways Mall, brings together a carefully selected collection…
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South African employers need a better way to deliver rejection feedback
Keren-Amy Laughton For thousands of South African job applicants, the moment that defines a job search isn't the interview. It's the email that never comes, or the copy-pasted "we regret to inform you" that arrives weeks after the role has…
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South Africa's eviction bill risks driving up rents and deterring private investment, legal expert warns
Source: Pexels. “Millions of real estate investors, developers and home seekers are at risk,” says Jeandri Reid, litigation associate at Van Deventer Dowlath & Marx Incorporated. “While Parliament wants to improve access to accommodation,…
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African Technology Forum and Google.org Celebrate Zuxole Ngetu’s Completion of the Building with Large Language Models Learning Phase
Zuxole Ngetu, popularly known as Lolo Vandal, has successfully completed the learning phase of the Building with Large Language Models certification programme offered through the African…
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KG Mokgadi on Finding His Voice in Comedy and Why South Africans Laugh Through the Chaos
From recording comedy in his bedroom during lockdown to performing on stage with one of South Africa’s best-known political satire shows, KG Mokgadi has come a long way as a comedian. Over the past nine years, his work on…
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South Africa’s most anticipated automotive retail event returns with AutoTrader Dealer Connect 2026
South Africa’s automotive retail sector is changing rapidly, with advances in artificial intelligence, growing access to data and evolving customer expectations transforming how dealerships attract buyers, manage stock and…
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What a scammer can take depends on what you set up before they call
The scams that cost South Africans the most are often the hardest to spot. The caller sounds exactly like your bank, and by the time anything feels wrong, the money has already moved. That makes what you set up in advance as important as…
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War, El Nino Disrupt Shipping And Supplies Driving Global Food Prices Higher Through 2027
Source: Reuters | File Photo: 5-kilogram sacks of premium rice, which according to the shopkeeper, have become scarce in recent weeks, are displayed for sale at a supermarket in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 1, 2026. . REUTERS/Willy…
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Joburg Indaba Highlights South African Mining's Leadership, Global Ambition and Need for Municipal, Infrastructure Reforms
“The Joburg Indaba has never been about presenting a rosy picture of South African mining but rather about creating a space where the industry’s challenges and opportunities can be honestly and constructively discussed,”…
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The reveal gave the finalists a platform to speak about what the Miss Soweto journey means to them. It marks the next phase of the competition, during which they take part in activities and experiences designed to build confidence, develop…
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Mozambique Targets Sasol and Rompco Investment for $250 Million Offshore Gas Pipeline Project
A drone view shows Sasol's petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, South Africa. Image credit: Reuters/Thando Hlophe Mozambique, the primary supplier of gas to South Africa from Sasol’s onshore Pande and Temane fields, expected to be depleted…
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Growthpoint Industrial Estate Completes 18-Year Development with New DPD Laser Cross-Dock Facility
The development will occupy the last remaining vacant land within the sizeable logistics and industrial estate, bringing an 18-year development journey to completion. Growthpoint is both developer and owner of the property. Developed for…
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South Africa Seeks to Convert Strong Food Sentiment Into Marketable Gastronomy Tourism Offering After Data Appeal Study
Source: Supplied The Gastronomy Africa Conference & Expo takes place in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, on 19 and 20 October 2026, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, food producers, hospitality professionals and tourism…
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GH Media Group appointed as national commercial representative for YOU FM
(GH Media Group has been appointed as the official national and agency commercial representative for YOU FM . Pictured: Keamogetswe Ratlhagane, co-host of the Midday Boost on You FM (Image supplied) YOU FM is an independently owned station…
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Heath Batt of Smollan Technologies analyses South African Black Friday sales data trends and post-event insights for supplier planning
In this exclusive article, Heath Batt, new business development manager, SA, Smollan Technologies, looks at what your sales data can teach you before #BlackFriday even arrives (Image source: © 123rf 123rf )…
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Minister Malatsi to unveil Sentech computer lab at Soutpan Primary School on 20 October 2026
The initiative forms part of Sentech’s Socio-Economic Development (SED) Programme, which seeks to expand access to digital learning opportunities and equip learners with essential digital skills to participate meaningfully in an…
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South African families face cash shortages within three months of a loved one's death, with 66% reporting immediate financial pressure under estate administration delays
This is the challenge many South African families face after losing a loved one: There may be an inheritance coming, but there are bills to pay now. The 2026 Capital Legacy…
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