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Mamma Mia! returns to South Africa — Abba hits, laughs and romance at Artscape through 11 October, then Montecasino from 16 October

Amra-Faye Wright as Donna Sheridan. (Image supplied) That was my feeling after watching the latest South African production of the much-loved musical Mamma Mia!, currently at Artscape. The local production has…

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Jack White to play his first-ever South African shows in Johannesburg (Dec 11) and Cape Town (Dec 14)

Jack White. Photo by David Swanson White will perform at The Old Park Station in Johannesburg on Friday, 11 December, before heading to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town on Monday, 14 December. The shows will give South African…

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Timber-frame and mass-timber workshop comes to University of Pretoria on 14 Sept 2026

Source: Supplied. Yet, despite its growing potential, knowledge around its performance, application and regulatory requirements remains limited among many built-environment professionals. A one-day workshop at the University of Pretoria on…

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Businesses urged to treat water as critical backup infrastructure as South African outages rise

Generators, solar panels, inverters and battery systems are now a normal part of doing business. But there’s another basic service that can bring operations to a halt when it disappears: water. A business can usually get through a power…

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Lamelle Research Laboratories Named Best Product House for Training in 2026

South African skincare brand recognised for its industry-leading approach to professional education and training Lamelle Research Laboratories has been named the 2026 Best Product House for Training, following an overwhelming vote of…

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WOMENCAN AWARDS CELEBRATES A BOLD NEW ERA FOR WOMEN AT A NIGHT OF MYSTERY GALA

WOMENCAN AWARDS CELEBRATES A BOLD NEW ERA FOR WOMEN AT A NIGHT OF MYSTERY GALA WomenCan returned with the 3rd annual A Night of Mystery Gala and WomenCan Awards that brought together women for a celebration of achievement, leadership,…

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South Africa Seeks to Close Perception Gap as Premium Wine Demand Grows, says OIV’s Yvette van der Merwe and WoSA CEO Siobhan Thompson

South African wine has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, earning a strong international reputation for producing diverse, high-quality and sustainably crafted wines. This…

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Animal Clinic and Shelter Celebrates 30 Years of Transforming Animal Welfare in Khayelitsha

For 30 years, Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter has been at the heart of animal welfare in Khayelitsha, providing essential veterinary care, education and support to animals and their families in one of Cape Town’s largest…

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Mazda Southern Africa unveils whimsical CX-5 campaign by Boundless showcasing calm, connected driving

It has a car in it. Obviously. But it also has an enormous blue whale. A graffiti ballerina. A flock of birds pretending to be an aeroplane. A massive bunch of escaping blue balloons. Newspapers actually dancing. A phoenix, a starring…

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Voys embraces steward‑owned model to protect purpose and long‑term independence

What makes a business genuinely successful? Is it revenue, growth, market share, or the ability to continue creating value long after the people who founded it have moved on? At Voys, we believe the answer lies somewhere deeper. For…

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Report: 51% of South African customers don’t report poor experiences, while 81% faced negative interactions in past year

Richard Eberlein, Executive for Growth and Engagement at Weaver Fintech. Image supplied In financial services, particularly in South Africa, that raises an important question - what should a better customer experience…

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Johannesburg buy-to-let draws investors as Sandton yields can reach about 16%

Dainfern home to rent: This luxurious, five-bedroom, 750m² residence set on a 1,448m² stand with its own borehole in Dainfern Golf Estate in Fourways, is available to rent at R260,000 per month through Pam Golding Properties. The…

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Psychiatrist warns Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may worsen or trigger mental-health issues in some users

Image credit: Kaboompics The rising use of prescription drugs for weight loss can have life-changing positive effects for those who have struggled to control their weight. However, psychiatrists warn that users should pay as much attention…

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FieldForce launches FieldIQ to deliver integrated market intelligence for brands

Traditionally, market research companies have been able to help brands understand what their shoppers are thinking, while field data provides a snapshot of what’s happening in-store. FieldIQ brings this together. By connecting shopper…

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CPUT ends chaotic second semester after violent protests; academic year extended to Dec. 14

Windows at CPUT’s Cape Town campus, damaged by rocks thrown by protesting students. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp Violent protests in August forced CPUT to suspend classes and ask students to vacate its residences. The second…

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Revive launches consumer-voted Litchi flavour, exclusively at vida e caffè and online from October

Announced on 31 August, the new flavour will initially be available exclusively through vida e caffè from October, as well as through the Revive online store. For a young brand operating in the increasingly competitive wellness and…

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Five practical ways South Africans can get more value from loyalty and rewards programmes

Then a friend casually points out that if you'd paid with a different bank card and stacked another rewards programme, you could have got twice the value. Suddenly, your very savvy loyalty strategy isn't looking quite so savvy. Research…

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CEM Africa 2026 draws 970 attendees, earns NPS 69 and spotlights trust, AI and human-centered CX

The 14th edition welcomed 970 attendees from more than 260 companies across 20 countries, bringing together senior CX, customer service, marketing, digital, technology and transformation leaders alongside solution providers and industry…

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Allan Gray Makers puts artisan entrepreneurship at the heart of the fight against unemployment

Fusion Fest 2026 brings experts and artisan entrepreneurs to spearhead job creation Johannesburg, September 2026 – South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is growing, with almost one in every two young people in the labour force…

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SA wine stars shine at Vergelegen

South African winemaking legends, rising stars and industry stakeholders gathered at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on 1 September for Tim Atkin MW’s South Africa 2026 Special Report Wines of the Year showcase. A record 247 wines…

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Eskom asks Nersa to approve 2027/28 tariff structure amid public consultation on proposed price increases

The logo of South Africa’s power utility Eskom is seen outside Cape Town’s Koeberg nuclear power plant in this picture. Image credit: Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo According to SABC News, Eskom is requesting permission to implement…

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Land Bank to lead farmer finance discussions at Nampo Cape 2026, hosting three lunchtime sessions and sponsoring Livestock Tent

Source: ©Piyachat Wankaew via 123RF The bank will participate in the event from 9 to 12 September at Bredasdorp Park in the Western Cape, under the theme “Together We Grow”, and will host three lunchtime discussions…

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Ocean Basket eyes omnichannel growth and international expansion as it enters 31st year

Technology has also transformed the relationship between restaurants and their customers, creating new channels for ordering, delivery, loyalty and engagement. Yet Ocean Basket continues to grow. As the South African seafood restaurant…

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High Court in Jackson v Petersen allows actio communi dividundo, orders sole transfer to co-owner after relationship breakdown

Image source: freepik from Magnific.com This concern becomes more glaring when both parties are financially tied to the property but one party refuses to cooperate. The High Court's decision in Jackson v Petersen and…

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Baic workers near Gqeberha suspend 11-week strike, return to work as CCMA-facilitated talks continue

Workers at the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation’s vehicle assembly plant near Gqeberha have been on strike since 15 June. They have agreed to return to work next week while negotiations continue. Archive photo: Joseph Chirume…

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ECMX: Illicit Trade Costs South Africa R280bn, Displaces 87,000 Jobs and Cuts R68bn in Annual Tax Revenue

The ECMX study showed illicit trade – conservatively estimated to be worth R280bn across 12 sectors – is not an isolated problem within a limited set of industries, but affects the entire economy by crushing legal businesses, eating into…

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Africa Global PR Week in Nairobi spotlights cross-border branding, AI’s role in communications and who shapes Africa’s narrative

Rutendo Nyamuda is director of Brand Communications at Yellow Card. Source: Supplied. But as markets become more connected and information moves faster, communications has become central to how organisations build…

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SU Language Centre offers 'Conversations' short course on motivational interviewing for workplace change (Oct; R4,100)

In October, the SU Language Centre’s Communication Lab will present Conversations to encourage behavioural change in the workplace, a certificate of competence short course that focuses on what can happen in the conversation…

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Greatfuel Agriculture, Iphupholwethu, Nolengka Farm and Timbali Win at Nedbank Green Economy Indaba; Nedbank Partners with Innovate Durban

Image supplied. MHS Farming, Greatful Agriculture and Malesedi participated in a Dragons’ Den-style pitching competition, where young entrepreneurs in the water and sanitation, waste and recycling,…

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Saving Grace Education Group launches fully implemented digital infrastructure ahead of 2027 enrolments

Saving Grace Education Group is entering the 2027 enrolment season with a significantly transformed digital education environment already operating across the organisation. Following a comprehensive review of the parent and student…

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