Business
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Stellenbosch empowerment winery wins gold at international competition
A black empowerment wine project based in Stellenbosch has secured a gold medal at one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions.
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Blue Monday changes colour for SPCA after kindness of ‘incredible community’
The theft of the wheels on both Kimberley SPCA dog trailers left the charity organisation frustrated and angry, but then kindness stepped in.
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SA retains top citrus export spot as industry looks ahead to 2026 season
South Africa’s citrus industry is optimistic about the 2026 season after achieving record exports in 2025, despite climate and market challenges.
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Transnet loses atmospheric emission licence for bulk terminal in Saldanha
The West Coast District Municipality has rejected Transnet Port Terminals’ application to renew its Atmospheric Emission Licence for iron-ore terminal in Saldanha, citing years of non-compliance.
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No clean audits for metros as residents pay more for municipal failure
Not a single metropolitan municipality achieved a clean audit in the 2024/25 financial year, despite metros accounting for 54% of total local government expenditure and serving millions of South Africans.
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Noord-Kaapse premier maak ommekeer oor chaos by Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit
Die Noord-Kaapse premier het Dinsdag tydens ‘n besoek ‘n ommekeer gemaak en vyf “nee”-aksies rakende die beleërde Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit in KImberley aangekondig.
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Trump orders investigation into oil companies over fuel prices
US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into oil companies for not lowering pump prices despite falling crude costs amid economic criticism.
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RFA urges government to be consistent in enforcing labour laws
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has urged government to consistently enforce existing labour and immigration laws rather than relying on the appointment of thousands of new labour inspectors to address the employment of undocumented foreign nationals.
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Agriculture minister takes action as Cape Town port failures cripple fruit farmers
The Port of Cape Town has been ranked last out of 400 global container ports in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index 2025, prompting urgent intervention plans from the Western Cape government.
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SpaceX appoints South African venture capitalist Roelof Botha to board
SpaceX appointed South African venture capitalist Roelof Botha to its board following a record $75 billion IPO, enhancing financial oversight.
