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Direct marketing: A national opt-out system and the effect on B2B marketing

Corporate & Commercial Law

Direct marketing: A national opt-out system and the effect on B2B marketing

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, Issued by SchoemanLaw 1 day

Couriers on the front line of job creation

Distribution

Couriers on the front line of job creation

Issued by Fastway Couriers 25 Jun 2026

Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Franchising

Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Larry Hodes 18 Jun 2026

If you stepped away for 90 days, would your franchise survive?

Franchising

If you stepped away for 90 days, would your franchise survive?

Larry Hodes 2 Jun 2026

The evolving business model of restaurants and QSR revealed

Food & bev. services

The evolving business model of restaurants and QSR revealed

Amith Singh 18 May 2026

FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

SMEs

FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

4 May 2026

Franchising

SA's franchise growth outpaces structure, risks brand reputation

Larry Hodes 28 Apr 2026

Supplied images: McIlhenny Tabasco sauce (L) and Stoli's new “Halapeño Pepper” vodka bottle (R)

IP Law

Trade dress dispute hots up as Tabasco takes Stoli to court over vodka bottle design

Nishaat Slamdien 14 Apr 2026

Shipping

Why affordable logistics could be the difference between SME survival and closure

Issued by Fastway Couriers 28 Oct 2025

Shipping

Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity

Issued by Fastway Couriers 4 Mar 2026

Rawson gives away a R2m luxury apartment

Residential Property

Rawson gives away a R2m luxury apartment

Issued by Rawson Property Group 16 Mar 2026

Spar Group's leadership shakeup as CEO resigns

Retail

Spar Group's leadership shakeup as CEO resigns

24 Feb 2026

Franchising emerges as South Africa's unlikely economic saviour

Franchising

Franchising emerges as South Africa's unlikely economic saviour

Karen Keylock 20 Feb 2026

Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

Manufacturing & Parts

Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 13 Jan 2026

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

Franchising

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

24 Nov 2025

Melrose Arch welcomes innovative Primi and Shift partnership

Franchising

Melrose Arch welcomes innovative Primi and Shift partnership

15 Aug 2025

Image source: Getty Images

Corporate & Commercial Law

SCA rules: Only liquidators can act on uncompleted contracts - Pick 'n Pay ordered to return payment

Charlise Finch and Werner Lotter 5 Aug 2025

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IP Law

SCA blocks Oasis Water's claim on franchisee assets

18 Jul 2025

Unlock franchise success with the perfect franchisee

Franchising

Unlock franchise success with the perfect franchisee

1 Jul 2025

F45 Training and Standard Bank are changing the game for franchise owners in SA

Franchising

F45 Training and Standard Bank are changing the game for franchise owners in SA

26 Jun 2025

Franchising

Celebrate inaugural World Franchise Day as govt commits to franchise development

28 May 2025

Pick n Pay delivers on first year of multi-year recovery plan

Banking & Finance

Pick n Pay delivers on first year of multi-year recovery plan

26 May 2025

Why franchise education should be non-negotiable

Franchising

Why franchise education should be non-negotiable

29 Apr 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

KleuterZone controversy: What protection do investors, franchisees have under SA law?

Ian Jacobsberg 4 Apr 2025

Takealot opens doors for township entrepreneurs with new franchise programme

SMEs

Takealot opens doors for township entrepreneurs with new franchise programme

26 Mar 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 Mar 2025

Business vs franchise transfer: What happens to employee contracts?

Labour Law

Business vs franchise transfer: What happens to employee contracts?

Ian Jacobsberg and Danie Pretorius 23 Jan 2025

#BestofBiz 2024: Retail

Retail

#BestofBiz 2024: Retail

17 Dec 2024

Takealot bets on townships to fend off global rivals

E-commerce

Takealot bets on townships to fend off global rivals

Nqobile Dludla 17 Dec 2024

A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of

Tourism

A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of

Megan Jarvis, Leigh Lambrechts, Kate Collier and Dhevarsha Ramjettan 11 Dec 2024

Essential steps to building a successful franchise

Franchising

Essential steps to building a successful franchise

Karen Keylock 24 Oct 2024

Pictured: Michele Serfontein. Image supplied.

Franchising

#WomensMonth: Michele Serfontein, Ocean Basket franchisee says "women need to be at the table to have a voice"

Aa-isha Hassiem 29 Aug 2024

Franchise Owner – Terri Coetser, Ocean Basket. Image supplied.

Franchising

#WomensMonth: Terri Coetser's Ocean Basket franchise triumph

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 26 Aug 2024

Sorbet partners with Bidvest Bank to boost female entrepreneurship in South Africa

SMEs

Sorbet partners with Bidvest Bank to boost female entrepreneurship in South Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 15 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Hannah Sadiki, chief executive officer of Bidvest Bank.

Banking

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-preneur empowers women with franchise ownership

12 Jul 2024

Franchising

Finding and securing the right franchisee for your brand

3 Jul 2024

4 tips for choosing the best franchise for you

Franchising

4 tips for choosing the best franchise for you

11 Jun 2024

Franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements

Franchising

Franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements

5 Jun 2024

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

Franchising

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

17 Apr 2024

A strategic approach to lease negotiation can pave the way for franchise success

Franchising

A strategic approach to lease negotiation can pave the way for franchise success

10 Apr 2024

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

Franchising

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

29 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

Franchising

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

Johannesburg High Court prevents closure of 4 Romans Pizza stores

Regulatory

Johannesburg High Court prevents closure of 4 Romans Pizza stores

21 Dec 2023

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Competition Law

Carrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penalty

Duncan Miriri 20 Dec 2023

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Competition Law

Kenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Branding

Ocean Basket: Taking a family brand to the world, authentically

6 Nov 2023

Property

Namibia: A prime destination for South African property investors

Schantal Teichmann 25 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. The service station on the N12 in Potchefstroom in the North West is up for auction.

Industrial & Logistics Property

South African investors eye petrol-station real estate amid fuel-consumption surge

23 Oct 2023

Pick n Pay reports disappointing results but shows growth in key areas

Retailers

Pick n Pay reports disappointing results but shows growth in key areas

18 Oct 2023

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

Franchising

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

4 Oct 2023