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MANDELA: 100 Moments in Time exhibition launch

MANDELA: 100 Moments in Time - A Centenary Memorial Exhibition by Dr Peter Magubane launched on Friday 6 July at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at the V&A Waterfront. The exhibition features 100 images of Nelson Mandela as taken by veteran South African photojournalist 86-year-old Dr Peter Magubane. The exhibition will run till the 30 September.

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RETAIL

#SourceAfrica2018: Why Africa's clothing sector could lead in responsible sourcing

[Lauren Hartzenberg] Whether you are a retailer, brand or manufacturer, the need to proactively manage social compliance issues in your supply chain has never been greater...

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AUTOMOTIVE

#TriedAndTested: New Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S

Mini Cooper S three-door

[Ilse Burger] The Mini Cooper has always been one of my secret favourites. Secret because, well, I didn't want to hurt my little trusty steed's feelings. But now that I've driven two of the new facelifted Mini Coopers, I am in a pickle... I want one!

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

#MusicExchange: Karyn White

[Martin Myers] American, award-winning songstress Karyn White known for hit singles Superwoman, Secret Rendezvous, The Way You Love Me, and the US Hot 100 number one single Romantic, will be headlining the Divas Tour at the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town on 28 July 2018...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

What's up in the world of digital OOH in SA?

[Craig Wallis] Craig Wallis from MediaShop offers a snapshot of what's going on regarding digital in SA's OOH industry...

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AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY

Meet the Maker: Durbanville Distillery

[Samantha Snedorf] The distillery as it turns out is not run as part of the wine estate, but rather as a separate entity which allows for them to focus on their distinctive gin and distillation process...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Smaller is better, especially with influence

[Federico Dedeu] The big names in influencer realms may pull in the big bucks and big audiences, but it is the micro influencer that is finally finding its place in the sun, writes Federico Dedeu...

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

#OnTheBigScreen: Ant-Man, American Animals, and Show Dogs

[Daniel Dercksen] Ant-Man And The Wasp, American Animals and Show Dogs open at local cinemas this week.

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LEGAL

Why regulations must be in place before marijuana is legalised

[Rhys Evans] Should marijuana use be legalised, there are a number of concerns and questions around regulation and control that need to be addressed to ensure the safety of both users and non-users...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

KFC South Africa's hilarious World Cup ad hits 9GAG

Screenshot, @9GAG via Instagram

[Andy Walker] Congrats, KFC South Africa, you're now 9GAG famous...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

Hands on: Facebook Local is the best travel app you won't want to download

[Andy Walker] Facebook Local is the social network's latest app feeding from its plethora of information that lets you search for things to do in your vicinity...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

#Loeries2018: "Expect an aggressive shift from the minimalistic trend" - Sebastian Padilla

Sebastian Padilla. Co-founder of Mexico's Anagrama Studio and Loeries 2018 design jury president.

[Leigh Andrews] Learn why Sebastian Padilla, co-founder of Anagrama in Mexico, is this year's Loeries' design jury president...

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Ruth Cooper

Project Runway launch party

The launch event for reality TV series, Project Runway South Africa took place on the 28 June at Hard Rock Café in Menlyn, Pretoria in association with 4th Street Wines.

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[Lifestyle & Entertainment]

The Black Cat Bones release brand new music video for their latest single, Turn of the Century. The single is the second offering from their next album, set for release in the Summer. The music video was filmed and directed in by Fred van Leeuwen aka ‘The Image Engineer’ at Bernie’s Joint in Pretoria.

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PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE

Top tips to keep in mind when buying to renovate

[Paul Stevens] It's a thought that goes through many buyers' minds when looking at how to stretch their budget...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

The importance of diversity when creating communications strategies

[Warren Moss] It's becoming commonly known that what's fundamentally missing from the brand strategy process is the diversity of the talent. Warren Moss elaborates on why diversity is an important aspect when creating communication strategies...

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MARKETING & MEDIA

#FairnessFirst: Seeing red over the 'pink tax' problem

[Leigh Andrews] 'Pink tax' has been doing the rounds for decades. Here's why consumers are seeing red about paying more for anything sold to females...

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ESG & SUSTAINABILITY

ACSA helps disadvantaged airport communities take flight

[Sindy Peters] ACSA, looking to drive social upliftment within the poverty nodes surrounding its nine airports, has invested heavily in supporting disadvantaged individuals from these communities...

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[Advertising]

A television commercial developed in Cape Town has become one of the most globally shared pieces of video connected to football in the past three weeks.

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