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Job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover show how a sensible corporate strategy is not always enough

Commercial & Industrial

Job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover show how a sensible corporate strategy is not always enough

Lakshminarasimhan Vedanthachari 3 days

The City of Cape Town has drafted a new by-law to apply commercial property rates to all properties available for short-term letting for more than half the year. Archive photo: Brent Meersman / GroundUp

Retail & Hospitality Property

Cape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple rates

Steve Kretzmann 28 Sep 2026

Isuzu recalls thousands of D-Max bakkies in South Africa

Safety

Isuzu recalls thousands of D-Max bakkies in South Africa

9 Sep 2026

First drive: Chery's new Q electric car

Launches & Reviews

First drive: Chery's new Q electric car

Imran Salie 18 Aug 2026

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Maintenance

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Lance Branquinho 4 May 2026

Dori Moreno, people & growth specialist and founder of Self Journey

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Self Journey's Dori Moreno: Three people-first shifts shaping leadership and performance in 2026

Dori Moreno 18 Feb 2026

Shaun Smit, director, Transcend Capital

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Transcend Capital's Shaun Smit: Balancing wealth inequality in the digital age through employee ownership

Shaun Smit 3 Feb 2026

Essential road safety tips for the festive season

Safety

Essential road safety tips for the festive season

17 Dec 2025

#Orchids&Onions: SAB drives a hard message home, KFC does ESG right

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: SAB drives a hard message home, KFC does ESG right

Brendan Seery 10 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

South African homeowners: Transform repo-rate stability into R650,000 in savings

29 Sep 2025

Honda FIT e:HEV 2025 review: A city-friendly hybrid hatchback

Launches & Reviews

Honda FIT e:HEV 2025 review: A city-friendly hybrid hatchback

29 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

Lisandra Paraguassu and Manuela Andreoni 8 Jul 2025

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Manufacturing

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 7 Jul 2025

Before you hit the road – essential tyre info for your journey

Manufacturing & Parts

Before you hit the road – essential tyre info for your journey

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 25 Jun 2025

IP Law

Claws out as High Court rules on Tammy Taylor trade mark franchising dispute

Nishaat Slamdien 23 Jun 2025

Source: Carlo Verso on

Agriculture

How to use land reform programmes to drive job creation and economic inclusion

Peter Setou 27 May 2025

Don’t let burst tyres derail April’s travel plans

Manufacturing & Parts

Don’t let burst tyres derail April’s travel plans

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 16 Apr 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

Advertising

Smart brands rein in ad spending when a rival faces a setback − here’s why

Vivek Astvansh 5 Feb 2025

Got a flat tyre from rocks or spikes? This is the role tyres play in getting you to safety

Safety

Got a flat tyre from rocks or spikes? This is the role tyres play in getting you to safety

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 21 Jan 2025

Unitrans promotes road safety and driver wellness ahead of peak festive traffic

Transport

Unitrans promotes road safety and driver wellness ahead of peak festive traffic

Issued by Unitrans 23 Dec 2024

Launches & Reviews

First drive: New Suzuki Swift set to strengthen brand in SA’s compact car market

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

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Labour Law

Dismissal disputes: Trust breakdown evidence not always required

Amandla Makhongwana and Chloë Loubser 7 Oct 2024

SA's minibus market heats up with new Ford Tourneo

Launches & Reviews

SA's minibus market heats up with new Ford Tourneo

Imran Salie 17 Sep 2024

Financial Services

Nedbank's Avo and MFC Finance team up

26 Aug 2024

#UPGivingMatters: Stand a chance to win an iconic ‘one-of-a-kind’ 1967 VW Beetle with a proud UP history

Automotive

#UPGivingMatters: Stand a chance to win an iconic ‘one-of-a-kind’ 1967 VW Beetle with a proud UP history

Issued by University of Pretoria 20 Aug 2024

Glencore had a mixed performance so far in 2024

Mining

Glencore puts on brave face after tough H1

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

When Glencore bought Elk Valley Resources from Teck, it also inherited an environmental crisis.

Mining

Glencore shareholders pump brakes on coal spin off

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

South African winter car care: 6 parts that need your attention

Maintenance

South African winter car care: 6 parts that need your attention

30 Jul 2024

Dealers

Chinese car brand Dayun debuts in SA with cheapest EV

22 Jul 2024

Here’s what happens to your car’s tyres in wet weather - and how you can keep safe

Safety

Here’s what happens to your car’s tyres in wet weather - and how you can keep safe

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 10 Jul 2024

Ford introduces new Transit Custom in SA, targeting LCV market growth

Launches & Reviews

Ford introduces new Transit Custom in SA, targeting LCV market growth

Imran Salie 24 Jun 2024

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Launches & Reviews

Land Rover unleashes new Defender 90, 110, and 130

Aa-isha Hassiem 13 Jun 2024

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

Machinery

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

Issued by Machine Tools Africa 2024 14 May 2024

SA's pre-owned car sector sees significant growth, boosting independent workshops

Automotive

SA's pre-owned car sector sees significant growth, boosting independent workshops

5 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Time for central bank digital currencies to prove their worth

Marc Jones 25 Oct 2023

Mecedes-Benz SL43 AMG. Source: Supplied

Launches & Reviews

AMG Performance Tour pushes the track limits

Naresh Maharaj 29 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Roan Mackintosh, MD - Africa at Incubeta, re-visits his 2023 BizTrends predictions

Marketing

#BizTrends: 6 pitfalls tripping up your digital marketing plans

Roan Mackintosh 18 Jul 2023

It's time to invest in professional communication

Higher Education

It's time to invest in professional communication

Issued by Wits Plus 10 Jul 2023

The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander: Unveiling its features, tech, and driving experience

Launches & Reviews

The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander: Unveiling its features, tech, and driving experience

Imran Salie 3 Jul 2023

Load shedding leaves SA's pie industry cold

Research

Load shedding leaves SA's pie industry cold

Dana Braithwaite, Issued by BMi Research 17 May 2023

Ford EcoSport Active review: Is it the best small SUV on the market?

Launches & Reviews

Ford EcoSport Active review: Is it the best small SUV on the market?

Imran Salie 26 Apr 2023

On the road this Easter break? Here's Dunlop Tyres SA's guide to tackling the busiest routes safely

Safety

On the road this Easter break? Here's Dunlop Tyres SA's guide to tackling the busiest routes safely

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 3 Apr 2023

Printing

Print & digitalisation market face worrying times

Chris de Beer 30 Mar 2023

7 top tips to ensure your car is maintained

Maintenance

7 top tips to ensure your car is maintained

Issued by Motus 8 Mar 2023