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Travel

Airlink to launch Johannesburg-Zanzibar route in June 2026

12 hours

NIQ 2026 Consumer Outlook for South Africa

Research

NIQ 2026 Consumer Outlook for South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 13 hours

Raising standards in the construction industry: Blacklisting, accountability and fair process

Construction & Engineering

Raising standards in the construction industry: Blacklisting, accountability and fair process

Richard Hoal, Mohamed Mota and Khanya Mgebisa, Issued by Cox Yeats 1 day

Source: Supplied

Food Security

Why African agriculture is central to solving world hunger and climate issues

1 day

L'Oreal clinches $4.7bn deal for Kering’s beauty business in strategic shift

Health & Beauty

L'Oreal clinches $4.7bn deal for Kering’s beauty business in strategic shift

Tassilo Hummel and Dominique Patton 1 day

Source: Reuters.

Banking

BNP Paribas shares tumble after US jury's Sudan verdict

Alun John 3 days

NIQ-GfK wins radio and TV measurement contracts in South Africa

Research

NIQ-GfK wins radio and TV measurement contracts in South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 3 days

High food prices in east and southern Africa: Four steps to boost production and make markets work better

Agriculture

High food prices in east and southern Africa: Four steps to boost production and make markets work better

Grace Nsomba and Simon Roberts 20 Oct 2025

New option for online social work study in SA

E-learning

New option for online social work study in SA

Issued by SACAP 16 Oct 2025

Source: Themba Siaga. Construction of the Davhana Stadium started in 2019, but the project remains incomplete, though millions have been spent on it.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Limpopo stadium project soaks up time and money

Thembi Siaga 16 Oct 2025

Nivea Men and Real Madrid go global – SA joins the celebration of care, confidence, and teamwork

Sponsorship

Nivea Men and Real Madrid go global – SA joins the celebration of care, confidence, and teamwork

Issued by Clockwork 16 Oct 2025

Phathutshedzo Mukwevho stands next to the demolished structure of Humbulani Nenzhelele. Photo: Maanda Bele / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Land spat highlights tension between traditional and formal law

Maanda Bele 16 Oct 2025

SA’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

Sales

SA’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

16 Oct 2025

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Markets & Investment

DRDGold reports a marginal profit increase as gold price soars

16 Oct 2025

Social Media

Aleph expands partnership with Reddit

14 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Developing nations rack up $3.9bn in net debt payments to China a year, study finds

Colleen Goko 13 Oct 2025

Activists have welcomed the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) and the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) by another 18 months. This announcement has come as a welcome relief to many families. Graphic: Lisa Nelson/GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Zimbabwe and Lesotho permits extended to May 2027

Joseph Chirume 10 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Harry Kellan, FNB chief executive officer.

Banking

FNB takes top honours for SME banking innovation in Africa

9 Oct 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Applications still open for TFG Fellowship Bursary 2026

8 Oct 2025

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Infrastructure & Utilities

Good news for V&A Waterfront visitors as roadworks pause for upcoming events

8 Oct 2025

Township shoppers go strategic: 2025 CX Report reveals shifting loyalties

CRM, CX, UX

Township shoppers go strategic: 2025 CX Report reveals shifting loyalties

Issued by Rogerwilco 7 Oct 2025

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. Image credit: Reuters/Eduardo Munoz

Mining

Congo warns cobalt exporters about violating quotas

Ange Kasongo 6 Oct 2025

Bluegrass Digital welcomes AI-powered developer tools with Umbraco MCP server

Artificial Intelligence

Bluegrass Digital welcomes AI-powered developer tools with Umbraco MCP server

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 6 Oct 2025

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Mining

South Africa’s mining input cost index stays at “historic lows”

6 Oct 2025

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Aviation

Air cargo demand continues to ascend in August

3 Oct 2025

The new campus for Rivoni School of the Blind includes several large buildings. But work to finish the project has been stalled for most of this year. Photos: Thembi Siaga / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

IDT’s school project stalls as costs reach R198m

Thembi Siaga 3 Oct 2025

The business of belonging: Is cultural capital paying?

Marketing

The business of belonging: Is cultural capital paying?

Issued by Dentsu 2 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa records large FDI outflows in Q2 as Anglo spins off platinum unit

Kopano Gumbi 2 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

African exports face immediate damage from lapse of US trade initiative

1 Oct 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

High Court ruling clarifies payment obligations amidst construction defects

Danielle Giannico, Joshua van Wyk, and Nikita Lalla 30 Sep 2025

Simba’s Together Tastes Better campaign pays homage to the rich flavour of human connection

Marketing

Simba’s Together Tastes Better campaign pays homage to the rich flavour of human connection

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 29 Sep 2025

KickOff's print revival scores big

Magazines

KickOff's print revival scores big

30 Sep 2025

Source: eThekwini Municipality.

Affordable & Social Housing

Anger over delays at Durban housing project

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 29 Sep 2025

Marjorie Langa plays Gloria on Scandal!. Source: eTV.

TV

With Scandal! out, Generations stands alone as millennials’ final soapie

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Sep 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Last call for applications: Transnet Bursary South Africa 2026

26 Sep 2025

Advertising

Warc report reveals ad spend surge reaching $1.17tn this year

26 Sep 2025

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Mining

The next diamond power player? Angola bids for stake in De Beers

25 Sep 2025

SA's tourist accommodation income jumps 11% in July 2025

Hospitality

SA's tourist accommodation income jumps 11% in July 2025

25 Sep 2025

Real-time response: Why speed matters more than ever for SA’s manufacturing and logistics

Logistics & Transport

Real-time response: Why speed matters more than ever for SA’s manufacturing and logistics

Merel van der Lei 25 Sep 2025

India's Tata opens armoured vehicles plant in Morocco

Manufacturing & Parts

India's Tata opens armoured vehicles plant in Morocco

Ahmed Eljechtimi 23 Sep 2025

Kantar Media Reactions 2025: The great divide

Research

Kantar Media Reactions 2025: The great divide

Issued by Kantar 23 Sep 2025

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Mining

US peace deal doesn't mean Congo minerals up for grabs

Doyinsola Oladipo 23 Sep 2025

Source: @DeanMacpherson/X. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Cleaning up construction: 40 contractors banned by Public Works Department

22 Sep 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Mining

Congo shakes up global cobalt supply with export quotas

22 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

#EXCLUSIVE: The R500k mistake 73% of SA homeowners make after rate cuts

19 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Gaura Moodley, Candidate Attorney: Webber Wentzel.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Cape Town's Airbnb boom: How short-term rentals are reshaping the city's housing market

Gaura Moodley, Lize-Mari Doubell and Michael Evans 18 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism

SA youth showcase digital solutions for sustainable tourism at G20 Hackathon

18 Sep 2025

FNB leverages DFI partnerships to expand SME funding in SA

Funding

FNB leverages DFI partnerships to expand SME funding in SA

17 Sep 2025

The 2025 Township CX Report reveals how township consumers are changing shopping habits that challenge conventional marketing wisdom (Image supplied) (Source: © Unsplash

Marketing

Exclusive | 2025 Township CX Report: 3 critical shifts for brands and retailers

Mongezi Mtati 17 Sep 2025

Spar's Super Savings initiative offers relief at the till

Retailers

Spar's Super Savings initiative offers relief at the till

17 Sep 2025