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Pick n Pay has announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026. Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers (pictured) says, “We have put the fundamentals in place, and they are delivering, despite the constrained trading environment" (Image supplied)

Pick n Pay interim results show progress, despite constrained trading conditions

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Women in SA can scale faster through franchising, financiers say

By Amith Singh 12 Oct 2026

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2 Oct 2026

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18 Aug 2026

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

Larry Hodes 17 Aug 2026

Andre Beck, head of franchising for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank South Africa. Image supplied

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29 Jul 2026

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28 Jul 2026

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3 Jul 2026

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CompComm to launch inquiry into franchise market

Derek Lötter, Claire Reidy, Nazeera Mia and Aneesa Valodia 2 Jul 2026

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Brigitte Da Gama 30 Jun 2026

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25 Jun 2026

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Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Larry Hodes 18 Jun 2026

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17 Jun 2026

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10 Jun 2026

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Larry Hodes 2 Jun 2026

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Amith Singh 18 May 2026

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Larry Hodes 28 Apr 2026

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17 Mar 2026

Franchise Association of South Africa CEO Freddy Makgato. Image supplied

Collaborative strategies needed to unlock SA's franchising potential

10 Mar 2026

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Karen Keylock 20 Feb 2026

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