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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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Mozambique proposes $250m FSRU and 140km pipeline link to Rompco, seeks Sasol buy‑in by 2031
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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