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We cannot celebrate rising pass rates while mathematics classrooms are empty

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Orms celebrates 30 years of creativity, community and business resilience

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Arabian Travel Market 2026 moves to September dates

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We cannot celebrate rising pass rates while mathematics classrooms are empty

We cannot celebrate rising pass rates while mathematics classrooms are empty

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The ad shines a spotlight on the stadium workers. Source: YouTube.

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#BehindtheCampaign: Stadium staff get their World Cup spotlight with Carling Black Label

5 May 2026

Over 100 stores open at new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni

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Over 100 stores open at new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni

5 May 2026

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IP Law

Therapy or nutrition? Navigating patent protection of functional foods

Thandanani Cwele 5 May 2026

Cruise ship MV Hondius docked at the port in Praia, Cape Verde, with passengers not allowed off the ship, while health authorities investigated suspected hantavirus cases aboard the vessel. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Image credit: Reuters/Stringer TPX Images of the Day

Infectious Diseases

WHO says public risk low as suspected hantavirus delays Cape Verde docking

Olivia Le Poidevin, Toby Sterling, Anthony Deutsch and Charlotte Van Campenhout 5 May 2026

Digital

Realm Digital launches Nexr: A dedicated immersive technology brand built on proven demand

Realm Digital 5 May 2026

Safrea calls for strengthening protection for freelance journalists

Media Freedom

Safrea calls for strengthening protection for freelance journalists

Safrea 5 May 2026

Satellite is no longer plan B, says Wapa at 20th anniversary conference

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Satellite is no longer plan B, says Wapa at 20th anniversary conference

5 May 2026

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Property

Property sector braces for impact after Cape Town tariffs struck down

4 May 2026

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HR Tools & Software

Recalibrating reward - part 2: How performance should really be measured

Camille Rabier 4 May 2026

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Film

May the 4th be with you: The internet celebrates Star Wars Day

Chloe Posthumus 4 May 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

SA school shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize

4 May 2026

Berenice Paulsen (left foreground) at the Bellville Sassa office in November 2025. We then that she had been trying for five months to help her sister Desiree Fredericks (right foreground), to get an Older Persons Grant. Archive photo: Marecia Damons

Health & Social Welfare

New Sassa system piloted in Bellville office

Marecia Damons 4 May 2026

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

Fuel & Energy

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

4 May 2026

Boxer has launched its newest division, BMedia. Pictured: (Right) Paul Coetzee, group executive: commercial, marketing, retail media and factories officially welcomes Bmedia’s head of department (left) Adrian Naidoo to the Boxer Family at Boxer’s head office in Westville, KZN (Image @ Boxer)

Media

Discount supermarket launches 360° retail media division

4 May 2026

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Infectious Diseases

SA monitors hantavirus case linked to suspected cruise ship outbreak

4 May 2026

New funding round targets job creation, local storytelling and industry growth across Cape Town’s film sector. (Source: )

Film & Cinematography

Cape Town film fund reopens, backing next wave of local productions

4 May 2026

Sean Summers is CEO of Pick n Pay. Source: Suppleid.

Retailers

Workers’ Day at Pick n Pay: Wages and benefits under review

4 May 2026

A complaint against MultiChoice and Altech has been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution by the Competition Commission (Image source: © 123rf )

TV

MultiChoice and Altech referred to Competition Tribunal for prosecution

4 May 2026

Dove launches a nationwide search for South Africa’s most inspiring creators. Pictured left to right: Mpoomy Ledwaba, Coachella Randy, Lwandile Makhaza, and Thickleeyonce are members of the Dove Creator Council (Image supplied)

Social Media

#SkinThatDoves | Dove launches nationwide search for SA’s most inspiring creators

4 May 2026

Designing for performance to make the modern workplace work harder

Interior Design

Designing for performance to make the modern workplace work harder

Gavin Dickinson, Trend Group 4 May 2026

Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Career Advice

Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Nolundi Matomane, Pnet 4 May 2026

FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

SMEs

FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

4 May 2026

Transnet secures R5.8bn loan to support freight decarbonisation

Logistics & Transport

Transnet secures R5.8bn loan to support freight decarbonisation

4 May 2026

CambriLearn is rewriting what school is supposed to be

Primary & Secondary Education

CambriLearn is rewriting what school is supposed to be

CambriLearn 4 May 2026

How a .za domain can help your local business grow

Services

How a .za domain can help your local business grow

Domains.co.za 4 May 2026

Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?

Travel

Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?

Anita Manfreda, Antoine Bisson, Catheryn Khoo and Cindy Lee 4 May 2026

Durban ICC-based operations give GL events a competitive edge

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Durban ICC-based operations give GL events a competitive edge

GL events South Africa PTY (LTD) 4 May 2026

Workers' Day: How SMEs can retain skilled staff when corporates can pay more

SMEs

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Business Partners Limited 4 May 2026

Strategising for the "Alpha-millennial" household

Marketing

Strategising for the "Alpha-millennial" household

Siwelile Thusi, M+C Saatchi Abel 4 May 2026

It was Sunset Time as thousands of user-generated sunsets transformed high-traffic billboards into moments of golden hour calm across the country. Source: Supplied.

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Corona bets on user-generated sunsets for its latest outdoor push

4 May 2026

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