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CapeNature, SANCCOB and WWF train tour guides and launch Stony Point guide manual to promote responsible penguin tourism

Source: Supplied The first CapeNature tour guide and operator workshops were held at Stony Point on 26 and 27 August, covering the reserve’s history, biodiversity, African Penguin colony, conservation work and responsible…

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D-school Afrika at UCT runs hands-on Design Thinking Week pairing students with real-world projects

A core pillar of Design Thinking Week is its departure from theoretical learning. Instead of working on hypothetical case studies, students will be paired with a real-world project partner - an active organization facing a complex, "messy"…

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Field Force GM Carmen Brown: Women Must Stop Holding One Another Back

Carmen Brown, general manager of Field Force. Her leadership style has evolved over time. Early in her career, she defaulted to being hard and driven, finding it difficult to claim space in rooms that were not always ready to make space…

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The Lunchbox Wars Are Back - Ceres Valley Farm Says More Parents Are Reaching for Fruit

As South African snacking habits shift toward fruit-based and clean-label options, Cecilia's Farm's lunchbox range aims to make the healthy choice the easy one With a new school term under way and parents once again facing the daily…

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The jobs of 2030 are coming - but are South Africans ready?

The World Economic Forum (WEF) expects the global labour market to create 170 million new jobs by 2030 while displacing 92 million, resulting in a net gain of 78 million roles. At the same time, 39% of workers' core skills are expected to…

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Ogilvy South Africa opens applications for 2027 Ogilvy Giants Graduate Programme after decade of youth development

Since its inception, Ogilvy South Africa made a commitment that extended beyond its own business needs. It committed to building the next generation of South Africa's industry leaders. Today, that project has become one of the…

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15-minute neighbourhoods boost Cape Town property premiums as walkability reshapes buyer demand

Source: Supplied. The rise of the 15-minute neighbourhood reflects a growing appetite for convenience, connectivity and community, where cafés, schools, parks, shops and everyday amenities are close to home. In Cape Town, this shift is…

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COGTA Committee to Outline Processing Plan for Municipal Coalitions Bill, Says Chair Zweli Mkhize

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 28, 2026/APO Group/ -- The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Thursday received its first substantive briefing on the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment…

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South African Parliament to host Youth Colloquium and Innovation Expo on employment, skills and labour-market barriers — 31 August 2026

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 28, 2026/APO Group/ -- Parliament, through its Research Unit, will on Monday, 31 August 2026, host a Youth Colloquium and Youth Innovation Expo under the theme: “Youth…

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President Ramaphosa declares Special Official Funeral Category 2 for late Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa, funeral set for 29 August 2026 in Pretoria

PRETORIA, South Africa, August 28, 2026/APO Group/ -- President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral…

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Johannesburg Property Owners Prioritize Permanent Landscape Boundaries to Combat Invasive Kikuyu Encroachment

As the summer rainfall season drives vigorous growth across the Highveld, homeowners and estate managers in Johannesburg are increasingly shifting toward permanent structural solutions to manage…

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Beyond the Termination Clause - The Survival of the Common Law Right to Terminate

Most standard form construction contracts contain comprehensive default and termination clauses. However, not all default and termination clauses allow a party to terminate the contract due to the other party’s repudiation…

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From Walking To Winning - Why Biodx Is Backing Diego Bandu

Johannesburg, 28 August 2026: South African biotech company Biodx has announced its brand partnership with professional MMA fighter Diego Bandu, in a collaboration rooted in shared values rather than simple brand visibility. At first…

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Uncanny Alley: A New Day — South African‑US VR Theatre Co‑Production Among Three Nominees for Primetime Emmy Outstanding Emerging Media Program

Uncanny Alley: A New Day , a collaboration between Cape Town immersive studio Virtual Worlds Company and Los Angeles company Ferryman Collective, is one of just three nominees in the Outstanding…

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Engen’s Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley champions women’s voices and leadership in Lubricants sector

Image supplied. As an eldest daughter, she’s used that drive to fuel her rise in the largely male-dominated sector. She started in paper and pulp, and her tenacious spirit and hunger for knowledge took her from a Carte Blanche exposé on…

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How VAT Rules Shape Business Sales in South Africa: When a Going-Concern Qualifies for Zero-Rate VAT

Each transaction structure carries distinct legal, commercial, and tax consequences. In a share acquisition, the purchaser effectively steps into the shoes of the existing shareholder or shareholders and acquires ownership of the company…

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Previdar and The Odd Number win four IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards for #ShowGhanaLove campaign

Previdar is a South African digital magazine that celebrates queer African identity. When the Ghanaian government proposed a “Family Values Bill” that would criminalise queer relationships, the brand refused to stay silent. During Pride…

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Fleurhof Mall opens in Gauteng to serve 9,000 homes, hosting 53 stores including Pick n Pay, Shoprite and Edgars

Source: Supplied. The 19,561m² centre, jointly developed by Abcon Developments and Masingita Property Investment Holdings, is anchored by Pick n Pay, Shoprite and Edgars, alongside national retailers, restaurants and services.…

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AIE Expands Artisan Training to Close South Africa Skills Gap and Boost Industry Workforce

South Africa faces a severe shortage of qualified artisans such as electricians, welders, millwrights, and boilermakers to support infrastructure, the energy transition, mining modernisation, and manufacturing recovery, producing more…

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Nedbank launches 2026 'Money Relationships' campaign with Zee Ntuli-directed mini-drama about the dangers of debt and gambling

The film tells the story of Sam, an ambitious young man who earns a promotion and a substantially bigger pay cheque. Alongside his success appears a seemingly supportive companion, who encourages him to embrace the…

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Truworths annual sales dip to R21.8bn as cautious consumers weigh on margins and earnings

Reuters/Esa Alexander While total retail sales declined, merchandise sales increased marginally by 0.1% to R21.3bn, indicating that the underlying demand for the group's fashion, footwear, homeware and related merchandise remained…

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Samsung Africa CMO Kgomotso Mannya: Representation Isn’t Enough — Women Need P&L Roles, Sponsors and Clear Pathways to Power

Kgomotso Mannya | image supplied Mannya has led brands across African markets, moving from product marketing and business development at Estée Lauder Companies to becoming brand general manager for Clinique, Smashbox…

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Bode Abifarin appointed Managing Director and CEO of MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB)

Source: Supplied. Bode Abifarin, chief executive officer and managing director of MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB). Abifarin brings more than 23 years of experience across financial services, digital payments, fintech, consulting and…

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Dolly Parton at 80: five moments that built her enduring cultural brand

Source: www.unsplash.com Her image was distinctive. Her voice was unmistakable. Her humour became part of her public persona. And she built a career that stretched from country music into film, television, business, publishing, theme parks…

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Are Your Employees Using Microsoft 365—or Just Using Office?

Your business pays for Microsoft 365. But are your employees really using Microsoft 365—or are they still working exactly as they did when Microsoft Office was simply Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint? It is a question worth asking. In…

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Calling Property Development Enthusiasts - Franchise Opportunity with ALSA

Johannesburg, SA — Affordable Living Solutions Africa (ALSA) is transforming the housing landscape as South Africa’s first property development franchise. Within just two years, 13 franchisees have joined the network, and construction…

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Antoinette Abrahams of Mall Ads: Building Confidence Through Persistence and Self-Care

Antoinette Abrahams, accounts manager at Mall Ads As key accounts manager for Mall Ads, Abrahams works in one of advertising's most human environments. Malls are where people browse, decide, and buy and her job is to help brands meet…

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Checkers opens first Western Cape halaal-certified store in Athlone, Cape Town, creating 70 jobs

The 1,000m2 Checkers Foods Crawford has been developed with the local community in mind, offering premium halaal products, Cape Malay favourites and fresh food across multiple categories. The store has created 70 job opportunities,…

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South Africa issues commemorative coins marking 125 years since Charlotte Maxeke’s degree and 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March

Source: Supplied. Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga who addressed the launch of commemorative coins honouring South Africa’s women and…

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How Shared Prosperity Reaches Communities

Johannesburg, 27 August 2026 - When discussions about transformation begin, they often focus on ownership. Who owns what? What percentage is held? How is the structure designed? These are important questions. But they are not the most…

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