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Source: Supplied. Mbhashe LG Mall in the Eastern Cape.

Construction & Engineering

Reflecting on 2025: How township retail can shape 2026 strategies

2 Jan 2026

Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Entrepreneurship

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

2 Jan 2026

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Employment Equity

B-BBEE under fire: The myths and reality

David Ansara 30 Dec 2025

Cape-based small businesses were placed in the spotlight at two Pick n Pay Market Days held in December, allowing shoppers to discover innovative, locally made products while engaging directly with the entrepreneurs behind them (Image source: © Facebook [[https://www.facebook.com/ Facebook)

Entrepreneurship

Pick n Pay Market Days spotlight Cape SMMEs

24 Dec 2025

In Phokeng, North West, the recently opened R13,3m Maithufi Road bridge is a powerful example of how partnerships between communities, indigenous people and mining companies can drive real change. Pictured: Dignitaries gathered for the official handover of Impala Rustenburg’s SLP projects (Image source: © Mining Review Africa

Sustainability

#AfricanMiningIndaba: Mining partnerships benefit communities

22 Dec 2025

Last year mining companies contributed more than R5bn to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs both within the industry and in the future when mining has ceased (Image source: © Alliance for Responsible Mining)

Mining

#MiningMatters contributes R5bn to training and upliftment of skills

19 Dec 2025

Provantage: Spreading joy through the 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive

Marketing

Provantage: Spreading joy through the 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive

Issued by Provantage 19 Dec 2025

Totalsports extends Two Oceans Marathon sponsorship deal for 5 more years

Events

Totalsports extends Two Oceans Marathon sponsorship deal for 5 more years

15 Dec 2025

Beards With Heart: dotsure.co.za rallies corporate volunteers for the GRSPCA - George

CSI & Philanthropy

Beards With Heart: dotsure.co.za rallies corporate volunteers for the GRSPCA - George

Issued by dotsure 15 Dec 2025

MotionAds, BackaBuddy launch Good News Drop

Marketing

MotionAds, BackaBuddy launch Good News Drop

11 Dec 2025

Afda welcomes Pauli van Dyk as dean of new Hatfield Campus opening in 2026

Higher Education

Afda welcomes Pauli van Dyk as dean of new Hatfield Campus opening in 2026

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 12 Dec 2025

Shop with a purpose: How Iwisa No 1 is helping South African communities

ESG

Shop with a purpose: How Iwisa No 1 is helping South African communities

9 Dec 2025

From Loskop to the nation: How a rural KZN village powers South Africa’s toughest school shoes

Fashion & Homeware

From Loskop to the nation: How a rural KZN village powers South Africa’s toughest school shoes

Issued by Bata 8 Dec 2025

Absa launches first Social Impact Awards to celebrate change makers across Africa

CSI & Philanthropy

Absa launches first Social Impact Awards to celebrate change makers across Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 4 Dec 2025

Register for the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon with a charity spot

Events

Register for the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon with a charity spot

4 Dec 2025

Boxer's latest expansion creates 287 new jobs, boosts local economies

Retailers

Boxer's latest expansion creates 287 new jobs, boosts local economies

3 Dec 2025

TLC Worldwide Africa celebrates the success of its 2025 TLC Gives Back initiative

ESG

TLC Worldwide Africa celebrates the success of its 2025 TLC Gives Back initiative

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 2 Dec 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: Lucky Hustle helps dogs seek their forever homes through cute music video

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Lucky Hustle helps dogs seek their forever homes through cute music video

1 Dec 2025

Shoprite competition accelerates community food security across SA

Agriculture

Shoprite competition accelerates community food security across SA

27 Nov 2025

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Financial Services

Empowering South African youth through digital stokvel innovation

21 Nov 2025

White Star makes a powerful comeback to KZN with “Own Your Shine” campaign

FMCG

White Star makes a powerful comeback to KZN with “Own Your Shine” campaign

Issued by OnPoint PR 20 Nov 2025

Jacaranda FM celebrates 12 nominations at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

Radio & Audio

Jacaranda FM celebrates 12 nominations at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

Issued by Jacaranda FM 19 Nov 2025

Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu receives 2025 IFAC Global Leadership Award

Accounting & Auditing

Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu receives 2025 IFAC Global Leadership Award

Issued by SAICA 18 Nov 2025

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

Commercial Property

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

13 Nov 2025

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Sustainability

Why public-private partnerships hold the key to Africa’s future

Aluwani Museisi 11 Nov 2025

TEARS Foundation founder Mara Glennie honoured with International Women Icon Award

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

TEARS Foundation founder Mara Glennie honoured with International Women Icon Award

Issued by TEARS Foundation 10 Nov 2025

Manufacturing a healthy future for water

Sustainable Farming

Manufacturing a healthy future for water

Issued by Safripol 10 Nov 2025

Sustainable, positive social impact is redefining medical schemes

ESG & Sustainability

Sustainable, positive social impact is redefining medical schemes

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 6 Nov 2025

Shoprite and Checkers host Market Day 2025 to empower community farmers

ESG

Shoprite and Checkers host Market Day 2025 to empower community farmers

5 Nov 2025

MotionAds co-founders wins Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award

Awards

MotionAds co-founders wins Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award

4 Nov 2025

Spar SaveMor brings affordable shopping to Mdantsane with revamped store

Retailers

Spar SaveMor brings affordable shopping to Mdantsane with revamped store

3 Nov 2025

Local trailblazers put SA products on the world stage

Entrepreneurship

Local trailblazers put SA products on the world stage

30 Oct 2025

Record number of people take to the streets in support of those affected by cancer

ESG

Record number of people take to the streets in support of those affected by cancer

Issued by Algoa FM 27 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Beachwood Coastal Estate luxury home.

Residential Property

Durban North’s new coastal gem: Inside Beachwood Estate's allure

23 Oct 2025

Why mentorship is the non-negotiable skill accelerator for 2025

Education

Why mentorship is the non-negotiable skill accelerator for 2025

Issued by Penquin 23 Oct 2025

Cancelled Cape Town Marathon leads Woolworths to donate food surplus

ESG

Cancelled Cape Town Marathon leads Woolworths to donate food surplus

20 Oct 2025

Mental health

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth: Why mental health advocacy needs real action

17 Oct 2025

Soshanguve Mall set to open doors in November

Commercial Property

Soshanguve Mall set to open doors in November

16 Oct 2025

Tourvest’s Out of Africa recognised with social impact award

Travel

Tourvest’s Out of Africa recognised with social impact award

14 Oct 2025

Octotel’s learnership programme continues to transform youth into workforce-ready professionals

ICT

Octotel’s learnership programme continues to transform youth into workforce-ready professionals

Issued by Octotel 6 Oct 2025

A significant milestone of the programme is the financial injection of R880,000 provided to 32 attendees, enabling them to kickstart or expand their businesses. Image supplied.

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SanParks and NYDA launch initiative to empower disabled entrepreneurs

1 Oct 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Kumba Iron Ore hands over transformative community project

26 Sep 2025

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Fashion & Homeware

New Barbie × Jenna Clifford collection empowers girls through TechnoGirl Trust

25 Sep 2025

Join a walking tour to explore and celebrate Jozi’s vibrant neighbourhoods and communities

Marketing

Join a walking tour to explore and celebrate Jozi’s vibrant neighbourhoods and communities

Issued by aHead Marketing Services 25 Sep 2025

Meals that matter: Rainbow Rustenburg feeding futures

FMCG

Meals that matter: Rainbow Rustenburg feeding futures

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 22 Sep 2025

Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

Artificial Intelligence

Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

Issued by Penquin 9 Sep 2025

Food Lover's Market Sandown: A R80m investment in sustainable shopping

Retailers

Food Lover's Market Sandown: A R80m investment in sustainable shopping

2 Sep 2025