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“Ozempic face” and the GLP-1 boom are changing the face of beautyMaroefah Smith

Hanukkah Barbie sparks online debate over Jewish representation

Hanukkah Barbie sparks online debate over Jewish representation

28 Sep 2026

Propak Cape highlights latest advances in sustainable plastics and recycling

Propak Cape highlights latest advances in sustainable plastics and recycling

25 Sep 2026

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#HeritageMonth | Local bag brand Sak.Sak sees opportunity in Mzansi's pride

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | Nehanda Design is scaling local craftsmanship without losing its soul

#HeritageMonth | Nehanda Design is scaling local craftsmanship without losing its soul

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Sep 2026

SA's manufacturing sector shrinks 1.5%...again. What comes next?

SA's manufacturing sector shrinks 1.5%...again. What comes next?

22 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | Made In RSA's Nick Dreyer says local products need more than patriotism to sell

#HeritageMonth | Made In RSA's Nick Dreyer says local products need more than patriotism to sell

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Sep 2026

Barbie brings Lenny Kravitz’s rock-star style to life

Barbie brings Lenny Kravitz’s rock-star style to life

18 Sep 2026

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SA-Korean duo behind Bephor is giving K-beauty hair care Mzansi flair

Maroefah Smith 17 Sep 2026

Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

Rocket Creative Design & Display 14 Sep 2026

Nespresso Professional brings premium coffee to SA’s SMEs with new Giorno Mini

Nespresso Professional brings premium coffee to SA’s SMEs with new Giorno Mini

Nespresso 9 Sep 2026

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could “fuel the fire” of mental illness, warns psychiatrist

7 Sep 2026

Talks between Premier Foods and unions over the planned closure of the fruit canning factory in Tulbagh, Western Cape, have broken down. Photo: Greg Dor / GroundUp

Premier Foods factory closure: Talks break down

Greg Dor 3 Sep 2026

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Aspen to make SA’s hunger for weight-loss drugs its bread and butter

Nqobile Dludla 3 Sep 2026

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the labour department has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to certain non-compliant clothing factories. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Labour department accused of shielding sweatshops

Tania Broughton 1 Sep 2026

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#WomensMonth: WM&R Naturals’ Thato Bosealetse is boosting SA’s beauty economy

Maroefah Smith 1 Sep 2026

Zara clothing supplier Pearl Global evaluates Africa expansion as Europe demand grows

Zara clothing supplier Pearl Global evaluates Africa expansion as Europe demand grows

Praveen Paramasivam 27 Aug 2026

Zuru’s Minnee brings blind-box collectibles to South African toy aisles

Zuru’s Minnee brings blind-box collectibles to South African toy aisles

25 Aug 2026

Iwisa No.1 launches designer search for its 70th anniversary

Iwisa No.1 launches designer search for its 70th anniversary

21 Aug 2026

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

Bizcommunity.com 20 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Nicole Hapgood-Strickland on engineering corporate wear for real-world use

#WomensMonth | Nicole Hapgood-Strickland on engineering corporate wear for real-world use

Evan-Lee Courie 18 Aug 2026

10 finalists ready to light up SA in Nando's Hot Young Designer 2026 edition

10 finalists ready to light up SA in Nando's Hot Young Designer 2026 edition

12 Aug 2026

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#WomensMonth | Leadership lessons from the women at Philip Morris SA

11 Aug 2026

South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

Nellie Peyton and Thando Hlophe 7 Aug 2026

Manufacturing Indaba expands with inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit

Manufacturing Indaba expands with inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit

5 Aug 2026

Sloom founder shares 10 lessons from building South Africa’s mattress disruptor

Sloom founder shares 10 lessons from building South Africa’s mattress disruptor

5 Aug 2026

Middle East conflict threatens virgin plastic supply and margins

Middle East conflict threatens virgin plastic supply and margins

4 Aug 2026

Wearing his creative direction hat, South African designer Wanda Lephoto recently worked on a project for Soccer Bible and Adidas, showcasing Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup kit in a three-chapter visual narrative mirroring the adidas three stripes, moving from street and Zulu heritage to everyday community life. Image credit:

#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

SA’s manufacturers face weak demand, high costs and import pressure

SA’s manufacturers face weak demand, high costs and import pressure

Mukondeleli Netshikulwe 30 Jul 2026

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Phiwe Mareka’s journey from learner to leather entrepreneur

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Phiwe Mareka’s journey from learner to leather entrepreneur

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Jul 2026

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