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The 11-week strike at the Mister Sweet plant in Germiston has ended. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Mister Sweet strike ends: Workers to return to work next week

Kimberly Mutandiro 1 day

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Climate Change

Polluters must pay: How COP29 can make this a reality

Llewellyn Leonard 16 hours

All the 2024 South African Music Awards winners

Music

All the 2024 South African Music Awards winners

16 hours

Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

Artificial Intelligence

AI in Advertsing Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AI

Antonio Petra 17 hours

Spar launches ‘A Christmas Like No Other’ initiative for those in need

ESG

Spar launches ‘A Christmas Like No Other’ initiative for those in need

19 hours

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

Advertising

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

20 hours

Mr Price and Nyda join forces to build youth job skills

Skills Training

Mr Price and Nyda join forces to build youth job skills

17 hours

Economy

Government's strategic VAT adjustments; what they mean

Katja Hamilton 3 days

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN opens its doors to shoppers

Retail & Hospitality Property

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN opens its doors to shoppers

Issued by Catchwords 17 hours

Cox Yeats celebrates its first year as a member of Tag Alliances

Corporate & Commercial Law

Cox Yeats celebrates its first year as a member of Tag Alliances

Issued by Cox Yeats 3 days

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

ESG

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

3 days

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

3 days

Image: Supplied

ESG & Sustainability

2024 Eco-Logic Awards honours green guardians

31 Oct 2024

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

Issued by City Lodge Hotel 31 Oct 2024

Inaugural SA Clay Awards to capture the essence of the ceramic scene

Art

Inaugural SA Clay Awards to capture the essence of the ceramic scene

3 days

Dunlop Tyres SA partners with MasterDrive to promote road safety excellence

Safety

Dunlop Tyres SA partners with MasterDrive to promote road safety excellence

Issued by Sumitomo Dunlop 31 Oct 2024

GWM SA says local production is ‘on the cards’

Manufacturing & Parts

GWM SA says local production is ‘on the cards’

Ryan Bubear 31 Oct 2024

The journey continues with Disney’s The Magic Box

Theatre

The journey continues with Disney’s The Magic Box

31 Oct 2024

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Media

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach 31 Oct 2024

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

Retail

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

3 days

Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%

Banking & Finance

Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%

Sfundo Parakozov 31 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

31 Oct 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Agriculture

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

Optimism in an age of AI by Musa Kalenga

Advertising

Optimism in an age of AI by Musa Kalenga

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 3 days

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

E-commerce

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

31 Oct 2024

Lessons from Las Vegas

Software

Lessons from Las Vegas

Issued by BET Software 30 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager's new head of hedge funds, Lethu Zulu.

Finance

Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager: Lethu Zulu returns to lead hedge funds

30 Oct 2024

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

Research

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

30 Oct 2024

Source: © Provoke Media Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excelled at the recent 2024 Global Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

Elite of the elite: SA's Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excel at Global Sabre Awards

Danette Breitenbach 30 Oct 2024

The campaign was released by Spar.

Advertising

Barry swaps snow for sunshine in Spar's festive South African ad

30 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Oil hovers at one-month low with supply drivers back in focus

Laila Kearney 30 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

Property

Buyers from 36-49 years still dominate the residential sales market

30 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Nic Smit, Bidvest Life product and pricing executive.

Finance

Bidvest Life 2023 Claims Report reveals the opportunities to cover young lives

30 Oct 2024

Meeting South Africa’s critical demand for corporate leaders

Management & Leadership

Meeting South Africa’s critical demand for corporate leaders

Issued by SACAP 29 Oct 2024

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Medical Research

#WorldStrokeDay: Occupational therapists' key role in rehabilitation of stroke survivors

29 Oct 2024

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Competition Law

Competition authority blocks Vodacom's proposed merger with Maziv

Nqobile Dludla 29 Oct 2024

Castle Lager's sponsorship translated into returns of over R8.2m in advertising value from logos, signage, and media mentions from the Rugby Championship game match between the Springboks and Argentina (Image supplied)

Sponsorship

Brands score big in Kaizer Chiefs and Springboks sponsorships

29 Oct 2024

Shaka iLembe makes history as the Saftas’ most-awarded drama series ever

TV

Shaka iLembe makes history as the Saftas’ most-awarded drama series ever

Issued by DStv Media Sales 29 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf there is cautious optimism on the country's economic trajectory on the eve of the MTBPS

Economy

#MTBPS predictions: A cautious optimism signals new phase of stability and growth

29 Oct 2024

From survivor’s guilt to strength: A journey through cancer and mental health

ESG

From survivor’s guilt to strength: A journey through cancer and mental health

Issued by Ignition Group 29 Oct 2024

Up&Up Group has acquired a strategic stake in 2Stories. Pictured: 2Stories co-CEOs Joanne Hope and Anelde Greeff (image supplied)

Marketing

Up&Up Group acquires stake in content marketing agency 2Stories

29 Oct 2024

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Public Health

Death of 6 Soweto children linked to Terbufos

28 Oct 2024

Pnet supports The SPAR Group's recruitment journey: Finding tomorrow's leaders together

HR & Management

Pnet supports The SPAR Group's recruitment journey: Finding tomorrow's leaders together

Issued by Pnet 28 Oct 2024

Boxer IPO in Johannesburg could raise close to R8bn for Pick n Pay

Retail

Boxer IPO in Johannesburg could raise close to R8bn for Pick n Pay

Nqobile Dludla 29 Oct 2024

Pictures: Aida Diarra, senior vice president and head of sub-Saharan Africa at Visa with Clayton Hayward, group CEO of EFTCorp. Together they have formed a five year partnership to enhance financial inclusion in Africa (Image supplied)

Fintech

Visa invests $1bn to grow financial inclusion in Africa, partners with EFTCorp

28 Oct 2024

The Body Shop launches vibrant Art of Us collab with Yay_Abe

Health & Beauty

The Body Shop launches vibrant Art of Us collab with Yay_Abe

Issued by The Body Shop 28 Oct 2024

A person walks past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 February 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/ File Photo

Healthcare

Dis-Chem life insurance business set to launch next year

Sfundo Parakozov 28 Oct 2024

Fashion & Homeware

Politix, the Australian menswear brand launches in SA

28 Oct 2024