Business
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Stronger cities make for a stronger South African economy
Cape Town’s role is to bring its strengths to the table, connect with investors and businesses, and help strengthen South Africa’s overall investment proposition.
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Dealership director, ex-government garage official convicted
The court convicts a car dealership director and former government garage official of fraud and money laundering in vehicle auction scheme.
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GQ Creamery serves up a sweet pitch at Standard Bank SME challenge
Gqeberha’s GQ Creamery founder Thando Volontiya is heading to the national finals of the Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge.
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Cruise tourism injects R111m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy
Nelson Mandela Bay’s cruise tourism sector generated an estimated R111m for the local economy, with 39 vessels visiting during the 2025/26 season.
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Digital banking fraud cases overwhelm South African consumers as scammers refine tactics
Digital banking fraud has become one of South Africa’s most pressing financial concerns as criminals exploit the shift to online platforms.
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AARTO speeding fines now active in 62 municipalities with penalties up to R3 200
South African motorists in 62 municipalities face speeding fines up to R3 200 under AARTO, with demerit points system delayed until 2027.
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Namibia clears world’s first offshore phosphate mining project
Namibia has approved environmental clearance for the world’s first commercial seabed phosphate mining operation despite widespread environmental opposition.
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Blaze forces closure of shops in fire-gutted Bloemfontein building
Shops in the vicinity of the fire-gutted “Marabastad” building in St Andrews Street in Bloemfontein’s CBD were forced to close following a severe fire.
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Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door handle safety concerns
Tesla and eight Chinese carmakers recall millions of vehicles over door handles that could prevent occupants escaping during emergencies.
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VF Plus nader mededingingskommissie oor voorgenome sluiting van Tulbagh-verwerkingsaanleg
VF Plus het die mededingingskommissie genader oor Premier Foods se voorgenome sluiting van sy vrugteverwerkingsaanleg op Tulbagh.
