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From classrooms to code: Expanding digital skills for South Africa’s next generation

Kia Tasman ad breaches advertising code, ARB rules

Kia Tasman ad breaches advertising code, ARB rules

Customers buy the reflection of themselves, not just the car. Orange sells the dream. Silver sells the tech, writes Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa head of marketing Tarryn Knight (Image supplied)

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Local VWGA apprentice earns place among VW Group's best worldwide

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Kia Tasman ad breaches advertising code, ARB rules

Kia Tasman ad breaches advertising code, ARB rules

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Customers buy the reflection of themselves, not just the car. Orange sells the dream. Silver sells the tech, writes Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa head of marketing Tarryn Knight (Image supplied)

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Jetour advert ruled 'misleading' by ARB

Jetour advert ruled 'misleading' by ARB

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BMW IT Hub to inject R4bn into SA economy

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Isuzu South Africa makes key leadership appointments

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African EV startup Spiro raises R3.4bn to expand battery-swapping network

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SA new vehicle sales hit strongest May since 2013

SA new vehicle sales hit strongest May since 2013

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