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KARABO LEDWABA The advertisement, which humorously portrays a man grappling with indecisiveness, was accused of being insensitive to individuals with mental health conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder... |
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 | PAUL MAKUBE South Africa's inflation rose slightly to 3% in December 2024, ending the year at a six-year low of 4.4%. This positive trend sets the stage for the Reserve Bank's 2025 policy decisions... read |
|  | SHAN RADCLIFFE Robbie Williams was joined by a mix of local artists, including GoodLuck, Matthew Mole, and Lee Cole on the first leg of the Calabash 2025 concert... read |
|  | | It was previously reported that the former British, now Chinese, brand would be making a return to our market and it has now happened... read |
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| Marketing & Media |
 | Motoring marketplace AutoTrader launched its bold new Do It Big brand campaign, celebrating South African motorists' diverse needs and personalities on the first day of 2025... Read |
 | The PR industry is at a turning point, with job-hopping causing inconsistencies and social media diluting communication expertise... Read |
 | TYRELL STEVENS Tyrell Stevens, media & social media director at brand and communication agency Penquin looks at how predictive personalisation is transforming digital marketing in 2025... Read |
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| Retail |
 | Stats SA has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024... Read |
 | CHARLENE LOUW The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is gearing up to tackle some important challenges in 2025, including National Treasury’s intention to revise the excise tax regime on alcoholic products... Read |
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| Construction & Engineering |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS CPI shows easing inflation, but it is still a tricky market for infrastructure and construction… Read |
 | KATE BESTER Modern demolition is defined by precision, safety, and efficiency, underpinned by cutting-edge tools and techniques, and is sustainable… Read |
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| ESG & Sustainability |
 | LIEZL HUMAN Imprecise executive order leaves health providers dependent on Pepfar funding unsure if or when money will arrive... Read |
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| Finance |
 | VUYANI NDABA The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 7.5% next week, with further cuts delayed... Read |
 | MIKE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN As global uncertainty rises, South Africa must "walk the talk" to strengthen its economy... Read |
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| Healthcare |
 | The GNH.today index, tracking real-time happiness via Google searches, rose significantly on Trump’s inauguration, despite mixed reactions globally and in South Africa. Read |
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| Legal |
 | IAN JACOBSBERG AND DANIE PRETORIUS Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act - which covers the transfer of employment contracts to a new business owner - raises some interesting questions in the context of a franchised business... Read |
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| Property |
 | JOHN LOOS 2024 marked a turning point for South Africa's economy with declining interest rates, competitive elections, investor-friendly governance, and improved property market outlook... Read |
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| Tourism, Travel & Hospitality |
 | Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has achieved a record-breaking 3 million two-way international passengers in 2024, marking a 10% increase from the previous year... Read |
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| HR & Recruitment |
 | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced the recruitment of 10,000 inspector interns who will be recruited from end of January... Read |
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