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Shoprite Group rolls out fully recyclable potato bags

Packaging

Shoprite Group rolls out fully recyclable potato bags

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Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

Public Health

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

Issued by Stone 16 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Sectional title is hot property for first-time buyers in Cape Town

13 May 2025

Source: GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa at a bilateral meeting with President Karin Keller-Sutter of Switzerland on the margins of the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Governors in Cape Town in February 2025.

NHI

Plea for transparency: Ramaphosa to release NHI Bill approval records

8 May 2025

The strategic role of colour in the modern South African workplace

Interior Design

The strategic role of colour in the modern South African workplace

Tandi Jacobs, Issued by Catchwords 29 Apr 2025

Medshield shares insights on how to handle medical emergencies

Emergency Medicine

Medshield shares insights on how to handle medical emergencies

Issued by Stone 25 Apr 2025

Medical Aid

Umvuzo Health turns 21:Sets benchmarks in South Africa's medical schemes

25 Apr 2025

Clicks plans to open more stores and pharmacies across SA

Retailers

Clicks plans to open more stores and pharmacies across SA

16 Apr 2025

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Management & Leadership

C-suite’s transformative role in shaping ESOPs

Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt 4 Apr 2025

SA Harvest transforms food aid with new vetting app

Food Security

SA Harvest transforms food aid with new vetting app

4 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Mthobisi Kgathi, Business Development Manager – Health & Retail Solutions, BCX.

Medtech

The digital transformation of community pharmacies: from scripts to smart services

Mthobisi Kgathi 28 Mar 2025

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes

Research

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes

27 Mar 2025

Social Media

The evolving battle over social media moderation: Free speech vs regulation

Grant Lapping 25 Mar 2025

Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

Regulatory

Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

17 Mar 2025

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Criminal Law

Bad Boys Porsche: Expensive lessons in procurement practices

Ginen Moodley 14 Mar 2025

From points to purpose: The evolution of loyalty and rewards programmes

Marketing

From points to purpose: The evolution of loyalty and rewards programmes

Kgomotso Zaake, Issued by DNA Brand Architects 18 Mar 2025

Making a significant difference in the lives of South Africans

Financial Services

Making a significant difference in the lives of South Africans

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 4 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Banking

Discovery's financial results reveal a 34% surge in earnings, showcasing global growth

4 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Blood types decoded: How they impact emergency care

3 Mar 2025

Banking

2025 CE Index reveals top performers in banking customer satisfaction

28 Feb 2025

A look at wellbeing programme rewards that make you save smarter

Banking & Finance

A look at wellbeing programme rewards that make you save smarter

Jaco Oosthuizen 28 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Rex Cowley, director and co-founder of Overseas Trust and Pension (OTAP).

Markets & Investment

Foreign pensions: An effective tool for global wealth diversification and asset protection

25 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Palesa Mokomele, head of Community Engagement and Communications at DKMS Africa.

Healthcare

Budget cuts loom: Can the private sector save SA's public health system?

21 Feb 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

After termination, are staff preferential interest rates up for debate?

Terry Mwango, Quinter Okuta, Charles Omondi Oyeng and Kelsey Naluende 20 Feb 2025

Financial Services

Review of the State of the Nation 2025

Issued by Aluma Capital 7 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

NHI

#Sona2025: The NHI takes shape: What’s at stake for medical aids?

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Source: @GovernmentZA/X

Economy

Countdown to #Sona2025: Will foreign-policy concerns overshadow domestic troubles?

Katja Hamilton 6 Feb 2025

Source: Martin Rimmer, chief executive officer of Sirago Underwriting Managers.

Healthcare

Essential steps for robust healthcare financial planning in 2025

3 Feb 2025

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Climate Change

A hot and troubled world of work: How South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Debbie Collier 29 Jan 2025

Thriving people, thriving planet: Transforming lives and landscapes

CSI & Philanthropy

Thriving people, thriving planet: Transforming lives and landscapes

Issued by The Social Employment Fund 29 Jan 2025

Medical Aid

Medical-cover shortfalls make gap cover a ‘must have’

28 Jan 2025

Bruce Hunt, Managing Director, Transcend Capital

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 5 BEE trends transforming South Africa

Bruce Hunt 28 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: FMCG Retail Outlook: built to withstand the pressure

Trends

#BizTrends2025: FMCG Retail Outlook: built to withstand the pressure

Nicola Allen 27 Jan 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

Image source: Marina Putilova –

Corporate & Commercial Law

Amendments to Companies Act now in effect - what you need to know

Cathy Truter, Martin Hopkins, and Ntokozo Nzima 15 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Top trends set to define SA's business landscape

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Top trends set to define SA's business landscape

Issued by Lula 13 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Head of the Cape Town Infusion Centre, Sister Karin Davidson.

Public Health

The global burden of anaemia

10 Jan 2025

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Law of Succession

Can deceased estates inherit administrative review rights? ConCourt rules

Linda Shwana and Jamié-Lee Jacobs 20 Dec 2024

Medshield differentiates between a heart attack and a stroke

Cardiology

Medshield differentiates between a heart attack and a stroke

Issued by Stone 17 Dec 2024

Reflecting on a year of innovation and sustainability

ESG

Reflecting on a year of innovation and sustainability

Issued by Mpact 17 Dec 2024

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2024 announce this year’s winners

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2024 announce this year’s winners

Issued by Topco Media 13 Dec 2024

HIV/AIDS

How Afrocentric's Aid for Aids programme is transforming HIV care in South Africa

13 Dec 2024

Pharmaceuticals

Cystic fibrosis drug access secured in South Africa

12 Dec 2024

Pictured: Kedibone Sono

Accounting & Auditing

Audit Quality Indicators for auditor authorisation within medical schemes industry

Kedibone Sono, Issued by SAICA 11 Dec 2024

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HR & Management

Why customised benefits are key to top talent acquisition and retention

Shaun Raizenberg 10 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Madelein O’Connell, Executive: Marketing, Sales and Corporate Relations at Bestmed Medical Scheme

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The role of medical schemes in preventative healthcare and wellness trends

Madelein O'Connell 13 Jan 2025

Source: Pexels.

Finance

Prescient expands ETF offerings on JSE

5 Dec 2024

Finalists announced for the 21st annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Events & Conferencing

Finalists announced for the 21st annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Issued by Topco Media 5 Dec 2024

Thea Ngele: Inspiring future leaders in public administration

Higher Education

Thea Ngele: Inspiring future leaders in public administration

Issued by Milpark Education 3 Dec 2024