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Inflation uptick in January as new CPI basket takes effect

Retail

Inflation uptick in January as new CPI basket takes effect

19 Mar 2025

Dentsu School of Influence announces 2025 cohort

Education

Dentsu School of Influence announces 2025 cohort

Issued by Dentsu 6 Mar 2025

The legalisation of spaza shops in SA: an analysis of government efforts

Regulatory

The legalisation of spaza shops in SA: an analysis of government efforts

Darlene Thorne 3 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.

Property

Interest-rate cuts hint at a revival in residential construction for 2025

John Loos 25 Feb 2025

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Land reform in South Africa: 5 myths about farming debunked

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 21 Feb 2025

Source: Pexels.

Economy

From gas to streaming: What’s in South Africa’s new inflation basket?

Katja Hamilton 11 Feb 2025

Economy

Think you’ll retire at 65? 80 is SA’s real retirement age

28 Jan 2025

Natasha Lopes named GM of consumer products division at L’Oréal SA

Health & Beauty

Natasha Lopes named GM of consumer products division at L’Oréal SA

20 Jan 2025

Source: Great Africa/Facebook.

Residential Property

South Africa’s modern rondavels: family homes may be changing, but traditions remain

Sinenhlanhla Memela 3 Jan 2025

Investing in South African real estate: Top locations for buyers and investors

Markets & Investment

Investing in South African real estate: Top locations for buyers and investors

Issued by Biggles Removals 13 Dec 2024

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

SMEs

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

Issued by Company Partners 9 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Gauteng's stagnant property prices make it the best market to get into right now, says Seeff

25 Nov 2024

NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans spend R214bn on FMCG and durable goods in Q3 2024

Research

NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans spend R214bn on FMCG and durable goods in Q3 2024

Issued by NielsenIQ 22 Nov 2024

Infrastructure challenges are affecting our tourism industry – the repercussions are huge

Tourism

Infrastructure challenges are affecting our tourism industry – the repercussions are huge

Bongani Mthombeni 22 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

Super luxury home-sales boom, Joburg buyers pay more for Cape Town houses

21 Nov 2024

Wage inequality in top ten South African retailers. Graphic: using data from

Remuneration & Payroll

Why wage inequality matters

Kwanele Ngogela and Mathieu Dasnois 15 Nov 2024

Source: ArthurHidden via

Agriculture

Land reform can work: Prioritising rural economic development and inclusive change

Peter Setou 13 Nov 2024

Protecting travellers amid Mzansi’s travel surge

Travel

Protecting travellers amid Mzansi’s travel surge

Issued by Irvine Partners 11 Nov 2024

Boost for local techpreneurs with new ALX bootcamp academy

SMEs

Boost for local techpreneurs with new ALX bootcamp academy

31 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

31 Oct 2024

Applications open for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme

Skills Training

Applications open for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme

25 Oct 2024

Economy

The average take-home pay reaches highest level yet in September

25 Oct 2024

South Africans continue their love affair with discounts as inflation dips

Sales

South Africans continue their love affair with discounts as inflation dips

24 Oct 2024

How Richfield balances theory and hands-on learning for high employability

Higher Education

How Richfield balances theory and hands-on learning for high employability

Issued by Richfield 7 Oct 2024

SA's global competitiveness at risk with unrecognised qualifications, says Idea CEO

Higher Education

SA's global competitiveness at risk with unrecognised qualifications, says Idea CEO

3 Oct 2024

Now is the time for retailers to prepare for the peak shopping season

Retail

Now is the time for retailers to prepare for the peak shopping season

2 Oct 2024

Starting a business after university: young South African entrepreneurs discuss the highs and lows

Entrepreneurship

Starting a business after university: young South African entrepreneurs discuss the highs and lows

Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi 30 Sep 2024

Property

Lower interest rates will also be good for the rental market

10 Sep 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Distressed retailers: Why private equity funds should come to the rescue

Tobie Jordaan, Jutami Augustyn and Paras Shah 3 Sep 2024

Finance

Navigating short-term insurance: Insights into SA's consumer behaviour

26 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, industry principal at TPN.

Property

Demand for SA rental property on the rise

5 Aug 2024

Marketing

Unlocking growth: How SA's brand strength fuels tourism arrivals

Thembisile Sehloho 25 Jul 2024

New car prices continue to rise in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

New car prices continue to rise in South Africa

15 Jul 2024

How can SA boost young female entrepreneurship despite obstacles?

Entrepreneurship

How can SA boost young female entrepreneurship despite obstacles?

Linda McClure 24 Jun 2024

How happy are SA’s middle class youth?

Youth Month

How happy are SA’s middle class youth?

Issued by BrandMapp 14 Jun 2024

WCape tourism booms, visitors up 17% at key attractions

Tourism

WCape tourism booms, visitors up 17% at key attractions

10 Jun 2024

Why students should vote in the 2024 Elections

Higher Education

Why students should vote in the 2024 Elections

Issued by FundiConnect 22 May 2024

Social Media

Science journalism in South Africa: social media is helping connect with new readers

Sisanda Nkoala 17 May 2024

Exclusive market research workshops to be hosted only at the SAMRA Annual Conference 2024

Research

Exclusive market research workshops to be hosted only at the SAMRA Annual Conference 2024

Issued by SAMRA 7 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The South African Breweries’ (SAB) first edition SAB Talent Challenge has launched, with young graduates between the ages of 18 – 30 years invited to take up the challenge and apply

Training

South African Breweries Talent Challenge calls on young graduates to apply

3 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Stefan Botha, director of Rainmaker Marketing.

Property

Rainmaker Marketing releases Western Cape Property Market Report 2024

11 Apr 2024

How can companies invest in whole school development?

Education & Skills Development

How can companies invest in whole school development?

Issued by Trialogue 8 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

The best journey takes you home – expats return to SA to invest in property

5 Apr 2024

Source: WikiCommons. The common yellow commelina, one of the popular plants used to treat children.

Natural Medicine

Medicinal plants help keep children healthy in South Africa: 61 species were recorded

T Ndhlovu, A O Omotayo, A O Aremu and W Otang-Mbeng 26 Mar 2024

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Youth Employment

Why youth unemployment is a human rights issue

20 Mar 2024

The sky’s the limit for domestic and inbound tourism. Here's why

Tourism

The sky’s the limit for domestic and inbound tourism. Here's why

Tijan Oberholzer 18 Mar 2024

Fashion and textiles loses lustre, while groceries grow steadily

Research

Fashion and textiles loses lustre, while groceries grow steadily

7 Feb 2024