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Cape Town's township micro developers get the green light as red tape is cut
IOL
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The City of Cape Town's ammendment to its Municipal Planning By-law promotes development within city regulations, and has been hailed as "a big step in the right direction" by micro-developers, NGOs, financiers, academia and professionals working...
South Africa's economic outlook worsens, but wage growth expectations rise
IOL
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South Africans are now more pessimistic about economic growth, with financial analysts, business executives, trade union representatives, and households seeing gross domestic product materially lower than three months ago. However, respondents see...
South African inflation expectations drop sharply in quarterly survey
Zawya
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South African analysts, business people and trade unions lowered their inflation expectations in the latest survey published on Wednesday, which could embolden the central bank to keep cutting interest rates. The average forecast for consumer...
South African Geologist Uncovers Earth’s Secrets
News Central TV
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July 2, 2025
The 1997 action movie “Dante’s Peak,” starring Pierce Brosnan, offered Tebogo Makhubela, a 35-year-old geologist from South Africa, more than just amusement; it served as a significant source of inspiration that shaped his professional trajectory....
The geologist uncovering Earth's secrets in S.Africa
Modern Ghana
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In the 1997 action film "Dante's Peak", Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate seismic activity beneath a long-dormant volcano. Years after its release, the story inspired South African Tebogo Makhubela to become a...
Navigating Discrete Manufacturing In South Africa Through Digitalisation (By De Wet Joubert)
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) By De Wet Joubert, Operations&Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa ( ) South Africa's discrete manufacturing sector, which includes industries such as automotive, electronics, rail, and aerospace, faces mounting...
Economic abuse: The most common yet overlooked form of gender-based violence in South Africa
IOL
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Economic abuse is emerging as the most common and insidious form of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, yet many women do not recognise it as abuse. This was one of the central findings of the Human Sciences Research Council’s (HSRC)...
Madiba's South Africa: Discovering the man through meals, music and memory
Business Ghana
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Each July, South Africa and the world celebrate Mandela Day, a time to reflect, serve and remember. But this year, why not experience Madiba's legacy through a more joyful lens: by tasting what he loved, listening to what made him dance, and...
Drinks Federation of South Africa urges action against illicit alcohol trade
IOL
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July 2, 2025
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has issued a strong call for closer collaboration between government and the private sector to tackle the alarming rise in illicit alcohol trade. According to new research by Euromonitor, the illicit...
How Barbara Creecy's R66 billion plan aims to transform South Africa's transport sector
IOL
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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said South Africa’s economic outlook faces significant risks, including domestic constraints and global uncertainties. She noted that state-owned entities operate in a challenging environment, and “this will...
Expand Globally with EOR South Africa: A Smarter Hiring Solution for US Companies
TechBullion
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July 2, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email Global expansion is a bold step forward – and with the right support, it’s a profitable one too. If you’re a business based in the USA looking to explore opportunities in Africa, EOR South Africa can be your key to...
US couple relocates to South Africa after selling R13M house and shows off dream home in Mzansi
Briefly
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July 2, 2025
A couple from the US shared their journey to purchasing their South African luxury home at a fraction of what they sold their house for in America The woman flexed her stunning home in Mzansi in a TikTok video that went viral on social media...
'Lead us not into temptation': Musk stops short of escalating Trump's 'go back to South Africa' remark
The Indian Express
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July 2, 2025
The long-running feud between the world’s richest man Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump intensified on Tuesday after Trump in an social media post threatened to deport the tech billionaire over his criticism of his administration’s landmark...
Elon Musk Responds to Trump's 'Back Home to South Africa' Comments
Newsweek
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July 2, 2025
Elon Musk has called President Donald Trump's comments about him "so disappointing." The Musk-Trump feud reignited over the president's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed the Senate on Tuesday. The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who...
A new era for African engineering: Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa becomes Atana
Engineering News
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Engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa has officially rebranded as Atana, effective from 1 July 2025, marking a new chapter for one of the country’s oldest independent engineering firms. The change reflects Atana’s sharpened focus...
South Africa’s Marine Dynamics Takes Global Eco Award
Newspaper
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July 2, 2025
Marine Dynamics Shark and Whale Tours has been honoured with the ATTA® Marine Impact Award during the Experience Africa Travel Conference in London on 23 June 2025. The award recognises organisations making a tangible difference in protecting...
Meet the geologist uncovering Earth's secrets in South Africa
IOL
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In the 1997 action film "Dante's Peak", Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate seismic activity beneath a long-dormant volcano. Years after its release, the story inspired South African Tebogo Makhubela to become a...
South Africa’s Eskom Eyes Bitcoin Mining to Offset Energy Surplus and Soaring Debt
Blockonomi
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July 2, 2025
TLDR: Eskom eyes Bitcoin mining as electricity demand drops and R403B debt mounts. Power surplus from renewables could attract crypto miners seeking cheap energy. Diesel usage spiked to R4.51B amid outages, prompting urgency for new strategies....
Wonga wins Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025 FinTech award
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 2, 2025
Wonga South Africa received the prestigious FinTech Award at the Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025, which helps establish its position as a leader in South Africa’s fast-growing financial technology industry. Sentech Africa Tech Week hosts major...
South African life hacks: A mix of genius, nostalgia and outright madness
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 2, 2025
From rooibos miracles to car mirror Checkers packets, South Africans are pros at life hacks – but are these tricks helping or just national delusions? South Africans love a good life hack. Whether it’s using Sunlight liquid for absolutely...