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March | Bizcommunity

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Thousands of teachers march against budget cuts

Primary & Secondary Education

Thousands of teachers march against budget cuts

Ihsaan Haffejee 1 hour

Source: © Implats Despite the challenging operating environment during the period under review, Implats remains on track to deliver within the guided Group parameters for FY2025. Pictured: Impala Rustenburg

Markets & Investment

Implats Q3 results: Mining house on track to deliver despite challenging operating environment

1 hour

Source: © Ask Traders WPP CEO Mark Read says WPP's financial performance in Q1 was in line with expectations, and performance is anticipated to improve in the second half

Advertising

WPP's Q1 results dip, tariffs not expected to directly impact the network

1 hour

Rethinking corporate real estate: Is portfolio consolidation over?

Office Property

Rethinking corporate real estate: Is portfolio consolidation over?

Issued by Catchwords 20 hours

Western Cape schools admission policy challenged in court

Primary & Secondary Education

Western Cape schools admission policy challenged in court

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 1 day

The Kantar Diva 2025 report reveals what it’s really like being an LGBTQIA+ woman in the workplace

DEI

The Kantar Diva 2025 report reveals what it’s really like being an LGBTQIA+ woman in the workplace

Senamile Zungu and Leigh Andrews, Issued by Kantar 1 day

The MTN Today We Make Moves is a series called Cheeseboy,and brings back the creativity that once made telco ads so memorable

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: MTN's Today We Make Moves - A return to distinctive telco advertising

1 day

Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Markets & Investment

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

1 day

Source: © 123rf Treasury has announced that no VAT increase will take place on 1 May as scheduled

Economy

VAT to remain at 15% as government withdraws 1 May increase

1 day

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025

Hospitality

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 2 days

Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture, food security talks in Durban

Agriculture

Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture, food security talks in Durban

2 days

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

Higher Education

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

Issued by K and K Media 3 days

Advertising

Google's latest antitrust loss in the US raises stakes for Big Tech

Rob Nicholls 2 days

Legislation & Regulation

How a missed deadline keeps Bafana Bafana's World Cup hopes alive

Lesedi Mphahlele and Sello Ramanyana 3 days

Source: Reuters.

Emergency Medicine

Calls for global justice: South Africa reacts to Gaza hospital strike

21 Apr 2025

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Taxation & Regulation

Godongwana defends VAT increase, saying ‘severe consequences’ await if hike is suspended

Estelle Ellis, Suné Payne, Lerato Mutsila & Ethan van Diemen 21 Apr 2025

Source: SA REIT Association. Chart Book 2025.

Property

SA listed property stocks bounce back despite unsteady global markets

2 hours

Markets & Investment

FSCA proposes new reporting and disclosure requirements for short sales

3 hours

Banking

Online shopping surges 51% as South African consumers shift to digital, Absa reports

3 days

Ogilvy launches an iconic Bottomless Bucket for KFC this Easter

Advertising

Ogilvy launches an iconic Bottomless Bucket for KFC this Easter

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 17 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

PwC shuts operations in 9 African countries

Bipasha Dey, Kanjyik Ghosh and Harshita Meenaktshi 16 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Global markets lose $10.3tn in value, turmoil hits major economies

16 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Despite substantial public investment in the refurbishment of 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane, the facility remains incomplete — a consequence of persistent maladministration and alleged corruption.

Healthcare

Corruption and neglect: Why South Africa's premier military hospital is still incomplete

16 Apr 2025

Crèche owners march in Joburg demanding changes to by-laws

Primary & Secondary Education

Crèche owners march in Joburg demanding changes to by-laws

Silver Sibiya 16 Apr 2025

Saica Biz Impact podcast collaborates with Proudly SA supporting small business

Podcasts

Saica Biz Impact podcast collaborates with Proudly SA supporting small business

Issued by SAICA 16 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Although the production data for March will only be released in May, the figures for January and February suggest a notable quarterly decline for mining production in the first quarter of 2025

Markets & Investment

Mining production decline points to Q1 2025 contraction

16 Apr 2025

Affordable cars drive growth in South Africa's used vehicle market

Commercial & Industrial

Affordable cars drive growth in South Africa's used vehicle market

15 Apr 2025

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk's Starlink

Telecoms & Networks

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk's Starlink

15 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Cape Town, the global city: What lessons can we learn as a country?

Mike Abel 15 Apr 2025

Over 1,000 teachers appointed to strengthen teaching capacity

Primary & Secondary Education

Over 1,000 teachers appointed to strengthen teaching capacity

14 Apr 2025

Image source: sebastien decoret –

Law Practice

Master's Offices launch digital trust management - QR codes to enhance security

Elani Volschenk and Nothando Khanyile 14 Apr 2025

Source: X/@jpmorgan.

Finance

JPMorgan’s record trading profits outshine tariff concerns

11 Apr 2025

The Gauteng High Court has ordered the City of Johannesburg to pay out a property company because of a delay in providing alternative accommodation for families living in the company’s “hijacked” building. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Landmark judgment on evictions in Johannesburg

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 11 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Government allocates R1.78bn to recruit healthcare professionals

Lucy Raitano and Kevin Buckland 11 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Robin van Wyk, head of LnP Beyond Legal’s Environmental Practice says limited exemptions granted to Eskom reflect a complex balancing act between environmental responsibility and energy security and gives some practical steps going forward

Energy

Eskom’s limited emissions exemptions: A complex balancing act, practical steps going forward

Robin van Wyk 11 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf The Director’s Guild of South Africa (DGSA) has launched the first Annual DGSA Creatives Awards that will celebrate directors

Film & Cinematography

First Annual DGSA Creative Awards for directors launches

11 Apr 2025

Understanding household food insecurity

Food, Water & Energy Security

Understanding household food insecurity

Andy du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 10 Apr 2025

Media

Documentary lands Ethiopian journalists in hot water amid terrorism accusations

10 Apr 2025

The most-watched series on M-Net in 2024 was Chasing the Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa, surpassing international hit series in its category, such as White Lies, The Day of the Jackal, Penguin and FBI (Image supplied)

TV

Chasing The Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa: M-Net's 2024's most watched series

9 Apr 2025

Source: PwC South Africa.

Markets & Investment

Is a US-led global recession on the horizon?

9 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Nox Cape Town: Transforming seasonal stays into year-round ventures

9 Apr 2025

Hot 102.7FM funds urgent medical care for child assault survivor

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM funds urgent medical care for child assault survivor

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 9 Apr 2025

Victoria's Secret reshuffles leadership team, names Adam Selman as ECD

Fashion & Homeware

Victoria's Secret reshuffles leadership team, names Adam Selman as ECD

9 Apr 2025

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

Entrepreneurship

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

9 Apr 2025

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: Hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

Agribusiness

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: Hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

Wandile Sihlobo 9 Apr 2025

Dealers

Mahindra becomes South Africa's fastest-growing car brand

8 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Cabinet has adopted the SA Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Collaboration led to SA Renewable Energy Master Plan adaption

8 Apr 2025

Pnet Job Market Trends Report - March 2025

Trends

Pnet Job Market Trends Report - March 2025

Issued by Pnet 7 Apr 2025

Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO: Global food prices steady in March

7 Apr 2025