October | Bizcommunity

October | Bizcommunity

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Competition Law

Competition Appeal Court revokes Lewis' right to intervene in Pepkor-Shoprite merger

Richard James Bryce and Vega De Vries 17 hours

Finance

The cost of being young in South Africa: Gen Z's financial hurdles

17 hours

Bellville Business Expo 2025 set to spotlight sustainability and innovation in the Northern Suburbs

SMEs

Bellville Business Expo 2025 set to spotlight sustainability and innovation in the Northern Suburbs

Issued by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership 20 hours

HR Indaba 2025: Why “post and pray” is no longer enough for strategic recruitment

Talent Acquisition

HR Indaba 2025: Why “post and pray” is no longer enough for strategic recruitment

Issued by Pnet 21 hours

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Advertising

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Karabo Ledwaba 22 hours

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa calls for greater ratings transparency at G20 meeting

Andrea Shalal 22 hours

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

Retailers

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

23 hours

Parents protest outside Khulangolwazi Special School in Durban. Photo: Tsoanelo Sefoloko / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Special schools closed in KwaZulu-Natal after education department fails to pay subsidies

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 1 day

Radio & Audio

Transmitter vandalism silences Radio Pulpit 657AM

1 day

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Mantashe announces imminent end to shale gas moratorium

1 day

Land & Property Law

Right of first refusal and 3 OTPs: High Court rules which one is valid

Anelisa Zungu and Martin Vermeulen 1 day

Medihelp inspired by South Africa’s young science visionaries

Medtech

Medihelp inspired by South Africa’s young science visionaries

Issued by Medihelp 1 day

Celebrating SA’s real MVPs

HR

Celebrating SA’s real MVPs

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 1 day

Mining

Gemfields' Montepuez ruby mine invaded by illegal miners

1 day

Western Cape businesses – your must-visit event in October

Facilities & Property Management

Western Cape businesses – your must-visit event in October

Issued by Securex 1 day

HIV/AIDS

Pepfar Bridge Plan gives South Africa's HIV/Aids efforts $115m boost

1 day

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

City of Cape Town denies reducing ad hoc Dial-a-Ride bookings

1 day

Marketing & Media

#WorldFoodDay: When food feels uncertain, trust becomes the nourishment

Zina Zwakala 1 day

#WorldFoodDay: Shoprite launches 2025 South African Food Security Index

ESG

#WorldFoodDay: Shoprite launches 2025 South African Food Security Index

2 days

Umalusi briefing the media on the state of readiness of the public and private assessment bodies (Department of Basic Education, Department of Higher Education and Training, Independent Examinations Board and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute) to conduct, administer and manage the 2025 end of year national examinations. -

Primary & Secondary Education

All systems go for matric exams 2025 - Umalusi

2 days

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Global debt tops G20 agenda, South African central bank chief says

Karin Strohecker and Colleen Goko 2 days

Image credit: Unicef South Africa/2014/Schermbrucker

Public Health

27.6% drop in Western Cape infant immunisations risks outbreaks

2 days

KZN Future50 Scale Up Exchange celebrates homegrown business excellence

Radio & Audio

KZN Future50 Scale Up Exchange celebrates homegrown business excellence

Issued by East Coast Radio 1 day

Prof André Duvenhage - South Africa’s transport infrastructure is failing its people

Higher Education

Prof André Duvenhage - South Africa’s transport infrastructure is failing its people

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 2 days

Rainbow Chicken: Hand in hand, we nourish the nation

FMCG

Rainbow Chicken: Hand in hand, we nourish the nation

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 2 days

The One Club for Creativity has launched The One Show Indies, dedicated to celebrating the work of independent agencies, design firms, production houses, and creators (Image supplied)

The One Club for Creativity

The One Club for Creativity launches awards to celebrate indie agencies

2 days

The ultimate Black Friday 2025 survival guide for South African e-commerce retailers October 2025

E-commerce

The ultimate Black Friday 2025 survival guide for South African e-commerce retailers October 2025

Issued by TDMC 2 days

Johanna McDowell, founder and CEO of IAS and partner for Scopen Africa, will be at the AdForum Worldwide Summit, which takes place next week in London.

Marketing & Media

IAS represents SA on global ad forum

2 days

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup

Sport

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup

2 days

Source: Reuters.

Infrastructure & Utilities

R10m UK-SA deal: Upgrading infrastructure for public good

2 days

Source: Supplied

Logistics & Transport

TNPA invites proposals for Break Bulk Terminal operator at Port of Cape Town

2 days

Loeries 2025 recap: A showcase of creativity and innovation

Loeries Creative Week

Loeries 2025 recap: A showcase of creativity and innovation

Issued by Loeries 2 days

Source: Reuters.

Finance

German policy needs a decisive "Africa shift", association says

Klaus Lauer 2 days

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Shares rebound, dollar eases as Fed cut bets reclaim spotlight

Rae Wee 3 days

2025 Entrepreneur of the Year finalists announced in South Africa

Awards

2025 Entrepreneur of the Year finalists announced in South Africa

3 days

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Moody's says weak investment hurts South Africa's credit rating prospects

Colleen Goko 3 days

Volkswagen unveils new Transporter range in South Africa

Events & Shows

Volkswagen unveils new Transporter range in South Africa

3 days

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Capitec drives smarter, fee-free international travel boom

3 days

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Employer Branding

Last call for entries: Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards 2025

3 days

Image credit: Screenshot/Time Studios

Climate Change

Visionaries discuss fighting climate change on new PMI, Time Studios doccie series

3 days

Gauteng High Court judge Letty Molopa-Sethosa delivered a judgment that had been outstanding since August 2022. The case, however, never appeared on any of the judiciary’s reserved judgments reports. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Law Practice

Judge hands down ruling three years late

Marecia Damons 3 days

Supporting mental health – prioritising access in a time of rising pressure

Mental health

Supporting mental health – prioritising access in a time of rising pressure

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 3 days

International E-Waste Day: Pick n Pay partners up to tackle the e-waste challenge

ESG

International E-Waste Day: Pick n Pay partners up to tackle the e-waste challenge

3 days

CGIAR Gender Conference 2025 highlights need for women’s leadership in food systems

Agriculture

CGIAR Gender Conference 2025 highlights need for women’s leadership in food systems

3 days

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

Andrea Shalal 3 days

The Future of HR Conference 2025: Where HR visionaries meet

Management & Leadership

The Future of HR Conference 2025: Where HR visionaries meet

Issued by Topco Media 13 Oct 2025

Dibber International acquires LittleHill Montessori schools

Early Childhood Development

Dibber International acquires LittleHill Montessori schools

13 Oct 2025

Absa L’Atelier 2025 winners announced: A story of art unfolds across Africa

Events

Absa L’Atelier 2025 winners announced: A story of art unfolds across Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 13 Oct 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Umalusi to brief on 2025 exams

13 Oct 2025

President Hotel launches dedicated neurodivergent room offering

Tourism & Travel

President Hotel launches dedicated neurodivergent room offering

13 Oct 2025