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As South Africa continues to build a circular economy, plastic pipes are proving that sustainability doesn’t end when infrastructure reaches the end of its service life. Both PVC and HDPE pipes can be successfully recycled once removed from service. However, ensuring they are recycled responsibly once they have reached their end-of-life is critical to protecting …
The United Arab Emirates and members of the diplomatic corps in South Africa have reaffirmed the importance of international cooperation on water security as preparations gather pace for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi from 8 to 10 December 2026. The UAE Embassy …
Sandton: Every month it happens again. Finance teams stay late. Managers wait for reports. Someone discovers a broken formula. Another employee is reconciling figures from multiple spreadsheets while executives delay important decisions because they are still waiting for trusted information. Month-end has become a fire drill. The surprising part is that most organisations believe this is …
Giraf Macadamia, South Africa’s creamiest macadamia milk, has been recognised for superior taste and quality, earning multiple accolades at the 2026 South African Food & Beverage Awards (SA F&B Awards) and Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC). Competing in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks – Vegetable Milk category, Giraf received a Gold Award for its Macadamia with Oats variant, while Giraf Macadamia Milk Original and Giraf Macadamia …
South Africa’s pork market has undergone a dramatic reversal in recent months, with fears of shortages giving way to a significant oversupply that is driving wholesale prices sharply lower and bringing relief to consumers. According to Eskort CEO Arnold Prinsloo, wholesale pork prices have fallen from around R40/kg to approximately R30/kg, after earlier outbreaks of …
Integrated specialist services are emerging as a smarter approach to maintenance and rehabilitation as companies seek to maximise asset performance, extend infrastructure life and reduce operational complexity. Mining and industrial operations are under constant pressure to do more with existing assets. Production targets continue to increase while maintenance windows become shorter, budgets remain constrained and …
3D printing continues to grow as a powerful tool for creativity, problem-solving and innovation across everyday life, education, design, gaming, cosplay, prototyping and more. Creality has become one of the leading names in making 3D printing more accessible globally, with a growing range of printers, scanners, AI-powered solutions and filament systems built for different levels …
A dynamic event blending sport, style, and social connection Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 June 2026, ellesse, the iconic Italian sportswear brand known for seamlessly merging sport and style, brought its latest campaign, “Find Your Bold: Even in Winter,” to life through an immersive, experience-led event hosted at Balwin Padel, Waterfall City. Designed to celebrate the …
Rhodes Quality’s Limited Edition 100% Fruit Juice Blend range has been named Product of the Year 2026 in the Fruit Juice Category, following an independent survey of 2,000 consumers conducted by Kantar. Maria Soares, Marketing Executive at Premier Foods, says the award is particularly meaningful because it comes directly from consumers. “At Rhodes Quality, we …
Recognised by AWS for helping customers realise measurable business outcomes from cloud investments 21 July 2026 – SoftwareOne, a global software and cloud solutions provider, today announced that it has achieved the AWS Business Value Realization Competency. This specialisation recognises SoftwareOne as an AWS Partner that helps customers deliver measurable, post-sales business outcomes from their …
Stefan Roets, Product Manager – Collectable Trading Card Games at Solarpop, unpacks the growth of trading card games in South Africa and globally. Trading cards have always been popular, but over the past few years, the hobby has grown into something bigger that incorporates fandom, competitive play and community. Globally, the category has moved far …
One of South Africa’s fastest-growing sports content creators, David Brooke, host of The Biggest Man in Cricket, will join Martin Myers on The Business of Entertainment this Thursday (23 July ) at 9:00pm on CapeTalk. Brooke has spent his entire career in the business of sport, beginning as a sports journalist before moving into the commercial world of media, sponsorship and major …
What began as a life-changing moment for one Jacaranda FM listener became an unforgettable act of generosity when newly crowned millionaire Kamogelo Qolosha chose to share R100,000 of her R1 million prize with fellow finalist Hendrik Lubbe during the dramatic conclusion of Jacaranda FM and Goldrush’s Make Me A Millionaire campaign. The emotional gesture came moments after Kamogelo was revealed as the winner of the R1 million …
Johannesburg, July 21, 2026 – With roughly 85 vehicles reported stolen every day in South Africa, and countless unpowered assets — trailers, generators, plant and bulk-fuel equipment — moving between sites with no eyes on them at all, DigitFMS has launched the Digit D-Pod (Model PB705): a compact, magnetic, self-contained tracking device that deploys in …
Johannesburg, July 21, 2026 – As South Africa records close to 2,000 truck hijackings a year — roughly 30 to 35 every week, with business-owned vehicles far more likely to be targeted than private ones — DigitFMS has launched the Digit D-Cam AD Plus 2.0, an AI video telematics system built on a deliberately different …
South Africa’s transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs) presents one of the most significant industrial shifts facing the country’s automotive sector in decades. Whether that transition results in industrial growth or manufacturing decline will depend on the policy choices and investments made today. To support informed decision-making, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied …
Joburg West is next in line for the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience, with Clearwater Mall welcoming competitors, casual players and gaming fans to centre court from 31 July to 2 August. The event gives players of different experience levels a route into one of South Africa’s biggest gaming tournaments. As the country’s only nationwide mall-based …
Some of South Africa’s most respected business leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performance achievers will take to the stage next month as the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast returns for its fourth edition, bringing together ambitious professionals for a morning of inspiration, practical insight and meaningful conversation. Taking place on Monday, 17 August 2026, at the Vodacom …
In an extraordinary display of generosity and community spirit, Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels has raised over R2 million this Mandela Day to help fund life-changing cochlear implant surgeries for 23 deaf and hearing-impaired South Africans through former Miss South Africa Mia le Roux’s About Sound initiative. The funds raised will enable children and adults …
The field of ocean conservation extends across a variety of sectors, providing interesting career options with a purpose When people consider careers in ocean conservation, they often picture marine biologists, divers or scientists working on research vessels. While these professions play a vital role, the reality is far broader, encompassing tourism, education, business, and more. …
Johannesburg: Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer, has confirmed the reappointment and expansion of its logistics partnership with Transnova, following a competitive tender process concluded in June 2026. Transnova, a leading independent supply chain advisory, technology and managed services firm, has been reappointed as Tiger Brands’ lead logistics partner. The expanded …
MetroFibre has renewed its longstanding sponsorship of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), funding critical work to protect South Africa’s cheetahs. The support goes toward managing safe cheetah relocations between reserves, keeping the endangered species genetically healthy and helping populations thrive in secure environments. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal, capable of speeds up to 110 …
South Africa’s coffee industry will once again take centre stage as the Durban edition of Creative Coffee Events 2026 presented by YOCO brings together some of the world’s leading coffee professionals alongside the country’s most influential café owners, roasters, baristas and green coffee buyers. Running from 28–30 July, Creative Coffee Week Durban has become one …
With cold fronts pushing down the Berg River valley, local plumbers say a simple pre-winter check of a geyser’s safety valve and its water pressure heads off the season’s most common, and most expensive, plumbing failure. PAARL, Western Cape: As the coldest stretch of the Boland winter sets in, The Paarl Plumbers (plumberpaarl.co.za) are urging homeowners …