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An African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) emerging from its burrow at the Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay, Western Cape. Photos: David Harrison

Environment & Natural Resources

Stop sardine fishing, warn conservationists

Alice Scott 11 hours

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Legislation & Regulation

Public Service Commission Bill enacted into law

14 hours

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Music

Leon Bridges is bringing his R&B sound to South Africa this November

13 hours

Gariep Dam investment plans target tourism value chain

Tourism

Gariep Dam investment plans target tourism value chain

16 hours

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Corporate & Commercial Law

How sanctions are reshaping international arbitration for global companies

Trevor Versfeld, Chandni Gopal, and Katy Hindle 1 day

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Markets & Investment

Landlords could gain stronger protection under proposed eviction law changes

1 day

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Travel

US restricts visas for some foreign nationals from South Africa

Kanishka Singh and Bhargav Acharya 1 day

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Law Practice

Adrian Mopp named new WC director of Public Prosecutions

2 days

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Retail Services

Beyond the dashboard: why African retail needs AI that can act

Blessed Hwaire 3 days

The 5-minute document check that saved R65,000

Technology

The 5-minute document check that saved R65,000

Issued by Learning Curve 3 days

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme

Artificial Intelligence

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme

Issued by Mann Made 3 days

SA weighs trade risks as US tariff policy shifts

Agriculture

SA weighs trade risks as US tariff policy shifts

3 days

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Sustainability

Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state‑owned Eskom to clean up its pollution

Angela van der Berg 11 Sep 2026

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Media

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Issued by Dentsu 11 Sep 2026

Is your agency actually paying for itself?

Advertising

Is your agency actually paying for itself?

Issued by Agencydesk 11 Sep 2026

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Financial Services

Pension Fund Adjudicator draws a line in the sand

10 Sep 2026

The era of 'feel-good marketing': Why positivity and purpose-driven storytelling is cutting through the noise

Marketing

The era of 'feel-good marketing': Why positivity and purpose-driven storytelling is cutting through the noise

Issued by Penquin 10 Sep 2026

The future of food: Reflections from The 2026 Africa Food Systems Conference

Agriculture

The future of food: Reflections from The 2026 Africa Food Systems Conference

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 9 Sep 2026

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

OnlyFans in South Africa: What creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

Phiwokazi Qoza 10 Sep 2026

Mining

It’s not looking good for Sibanye-Stillwater’s workforce at Kwezi

9 Sep 2026

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa

Issued by Topco Media 7 Sep 2026

East African farmers to benefit from US$200m climate financing

Agriculture

East African farmers to benefit from US$200m climate financing

7 Sep 2026

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Labour Law

Ex-UJ manager hit with R18m bill for accrediting fraudulent student accommodation

Grace Crocker and Chloë Loubser 4 Sep 2026

Location Bank launches PercepXion: the competitor view behind every location

Digital

Location Bank launches PercepXion: the competitor view behind every location

Issued by Location Bank 7 Sep 2026

Human impact with AI: What Afrizan does with the capacity AI creates

Skills Development & Training

Human impact with AI: What Afrizan does with the capacity AI creates

Issued by Afrizan 3 Sep 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Zero-tolerance: SA pushes for 0% blood alcohol limit for drivers

3 Sep 2026

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Labour Law

Culture vs capacity: How employers should handle traditional healer sick notes

John Botha and Jonathan Goldberg 3 Sep 2026

El Niño drought risk puts farmers on alert for 2026/27 season

Agriculture

El Niño drought risk puts farmers on alert for 2026/27 season

3 Sep 2026

Pilot’s Navigator turns restaurant POS data into instant profit insights

Food & bev. services

Pilot’s Navigator turns restaurant POS data into instant profit insights

3 Sep 2026

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HR Tools & Software

AI and job architecture - part 2: Why job grading still needs human oversight

Belinda Oregan 2 Sep 2026

New report: Most South African news sites still exposed to AI scraping

Artificial Intelligence

New report: Most South African news sites still exposed to AI scraping

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 2 Sep 2026

From visibility to clinic visits: What IPPF’s results reveal about healthcare communication

Media

From visibility to clinic visits: What IPPF’s results reveal about healthcare communication

Issued by Bohemian 2 Sep 2026

Law Practice

New head of the Special Investigating Unit appointed

2 Sep 2026

People collecting water at the Newlands Spring in Cape Town in February 2018.

Food, Water & Energy Security

Cape Town desalination plans delayed while water demand soars

Steve Kretzmann 2 Sep 2026

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Residential Property

The sale is done, but the bills aren’t: Johannesburg sellers face municipal headaches

1 Sep 2026

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Land & Property Law

More than brick and mortar: ConCourt rules state housing must be centrally located

Michael Evans, Thomas Karberg, and Lula Grant 1 Sep 2026

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Digital

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Issued by WesBank New Generation Awards 1 Sep 2026

Turning constraints into commercial advantage in Mozambique

Media

Turning constraints into commercial advantage in Mozambique

Catia de Sousa, Issued by Dentsu 1 Sep 2026

Telviva launches intelligent digital agent 'Viva', bringing 24/7 customer service automation to SA businesses

CRM, CX, UX

Telviva launches intelligent digital agent 'Viva', bringing 24/7 customer service automation to SA businesses

Issued by Telviva 1 Sep 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Gauteng invites public comments on draft road traffic regulation amendments

31 Aug 2026

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Management & Leadership

High price of hesitation: Why boards must act before liquidity dries up

Bridget Letsholo 31 Aug 2026

Kyla Booysen, head of client service at Special Effects Media, asks, "We fought for a seat at the table, but what happens now that we’re sitting at it?" (Image supplied)

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | What happens after we get a seat at the table?

Kyla Booysen 31 Aug 2026

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Property

Property transfers are taking longer – and early occupation could cost you

31 Aug 2026

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Corporate & Commercial Law

"It's commercially sensitive" is no longer enough to block PAIA requests

Ryan Tucker 28 Aug 2026

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Banking

Black is the new gold: 1.8 million grant beneficiaries make the Postbank switch

28 Aug 2026

Beyond the scroll: Creating meaningful digital connections

Social Media

Beyond the scroll: Creating meaningful digital connections

Issued by Motherland OMNi 28 Aug 2026

What do buyers of businesses look for?

Corporate & Commercial Law

What do buyers of businesses look for?

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, Issued by SchoemanLaw 28 Aug 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

#WomensMonth | Engen’s Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley is giving women a seat at the petroleum table

Maroefah Smith 28 Aug 2026