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South Africa’s economy is gaining momentum, but households may wait months or years before growth brings meaningful financial relief. South Africa is finally chipping away at the structural bottlenecks that have constrained its economy for a generation, putting a 2% GDP growth rate by 2028 firmly within reach. However, financial experts warn that households may …

Homeowners can reduce burglary risk by understanding how criminals identify vulnerable properties and strengthening physical security, visibility and routine maintenance. According to Damian Judge, combining tested security barriers with good preparation makes homes less attractive targets and improves protection against break-ins. As winter has settled in across South Africa, the longer nights create conditions that …

The countdown to the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD officially began at 10:00 today (Wednesday, 15 July 2026), as entries opened exclusively for Yellow and Blue Number Club (BNC) members. Eligible members have until 22:00 on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, to secure their place at the world’s most beautiful marathon during this …

Durbanville skin studio publishes new guide on the functional qualities behind genuinely healthy skin and why they cannot be replicated by product alone. Durbanville, Western Cape — D’vine Skin & Body has published a new article examining one of the most observed but least understood qualities in beauty: the visible difference between skin that is …

The Eastern Cape Province will take centre stage at the upcoming 2nd International Special Economic Zones – Infrastructure & Investment Conference, to be held at the Durban International Convention Centre on 16–17 July 2026. At the conference, the province will showcase its investment proposition, positioning itself as one of the leading destinations for industrialisation, manufacturing …

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 16 July 2026, attend and address the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Achievement Awards Gala Dinner held at the Durban International Conference Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The event celebrates the achievements of South Africa’s 12 designated SEZs and their contribution to industrialisation, investment attraction, exports, job creation, skills development, technology transfer, …

Johannesburg: Recovery Is More Than Leaving Hospital Recovering from a mental health condition doesn’t always end when someone leaves hospital. For many people, that’s when the real work begins. Returning to everyday life can bring new challenges, making structured rehabilitation an important step towards lasting recovery. Papillon Recovery Centre believes that recovery is about far …

South African property firm examines how deep market intelligence shapes location decisions for businesses planning territorial expansion into new regions. PRETORIA, South Africa — Atterbury, a real estate development, investment, and management company, has published a new article addressing a challenge familiar to Business Development Directors and Growth Strategists tasked with territorial expansion: the gap …

South Africa’s largest sandwich group makes ordering platters and takeaways for winter gatherings simple through online ordering and free delivery. As the mid-year school holidays and winter gatherings fill up diaries across South Africa, Sandwich Baron is pointing customers to a simpler way to feed a crowd. The sandwich group has leaned into online ordering …

SANAS-accredited laboratory H2O Guru points to mid-year as the moment to book the annual water test that homes, farms and industry rely on. As South Africa moves through the middle of the year, water testing specialist H2O Guru is reminding households, farmers and industrial operators that mid-year is a practical moment to check the quality of the …

Johannesburg: South Africa’s declining performance in STEM education has become a pressing concern. Global benchmarks consistently rank the nation poorly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, highlighting systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. This shortfall threatens the country’s ability to compete in a knowledge-driven economy. Without strong foundations in STEM, learners are left underprepared for careers …

Cape Town, South Africa — Alpha TV, a Cape Town installation specialist with more than four decades of experience, has expanded its services to meet growing demand from Western Cape businesses for reliable connectivity and security. The company now offers integrated business WiFi, structured network cabling, CCTV, access control, IPTV and multiroom audio-visual installation — …

Johannesburg, South Africa: At a time when South Africa is grappling with complex social, political, and institutional challenges, the role of the legal profession has never been more vital or more deeply felt. More than a professional gathering, the Legal Indaba Conference 2026 offers an important moment for the legal fraternity to reflect on both …

The two-pot retirement system is not, in itself, the greatest threat to South Africans’ retirement security. The real risk arises when people begin to view their retirement savings as an ordinary savings account rather than a long-term investment intended to provide income during retirement. According to Thys van Zyl, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Advisory …

The Bogdanov ruling is not a story about one director. It is a test of whether South African companies can spot dishonesty before it sits at the top table. On 1 June 2026, the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed an application to overturn sanctions against a former independent non-executive director of a JSE-listed technology group. The …

Windhoek, Namibia: How much of your payroll is paying for productive work—and how much is paying employees to work around inefficient processes? It is a question every CEO should be asking. Many organisations have busy employees. Calendars are full, inboxes never stop growing, meetings fill the day and reports are delivered on time. Yet being busy …

Education Africa’s flagship festival returns from 24 – 26 July with three days of music, culture, inclusion and international collaboration JOHANNESBURG – More than 2 300 young musicians from four African countries will converge at St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls in Boksburg from 24 – 26 July 2026 as Education Africa hosts the 2026 …

As Gauteng’s municipal landfill capacity continues to decline, a new partnership between Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and the private waste sector is demonstrating how collaborative investment can help divert valuable recyclables from landfill while creating jobs and strengthening South Africa’s circular economy. The newly launched Tonkmeter Material Recovery Facility (MRF), located on a private landfill …

The consultancy helps companies across Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United Kingdom recover cash through R&D tax and innovation funding. As the new financial year gets under way for businesses in Australia and the mid-year review period arrives across other regions, Catalyst Research Solutions is encouraging companies to look again at the money they …

The Australian composite decking supplier highlights winter as the ideal season to plan durable, low-upkeep outdoor spaces. As winter settles across Australia this July, Brite Decking is encouraging homeowners and builders to use the cooler months to plan low-maintenance outdoor and interior spaces ready for the warmer season ahead. The Australian supplier of composite decking, cladding …