Business
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Agriculture leads Western Cape’s strong growth in second quarter
The Western Cape’s agricultural sector posted a 14% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2025, driving the province’s economic expansion and supporting over 300,000 jobs.
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Why wills matter during National Wills Week
National Wills Week (15-19 September) was highlighted on HelderbergFM by Helderberg Hospice CEO Robert de Wet and attorney Lyndi Labuschagne, who emphasized the importance of valid estate planning.
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Online gambling hits record highs in South Africa
Bookmaker and online gambling services in South Africa generated a staggering R152.6 billion in 2023, up sharply from R10.1 billion in 2018.
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Seeff calls on Reserve Bank to approve another interest rate cut
Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group, has called on the South African Reserve Bank to implement another interest rate cut.
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South Africa’s e-commerce sector on track to exceed R150bn by 2027
South Africa’s online retail sector is projected to grow to represent 12% of total retail turnover by 2027.
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Rise of lab-grown diamonds sparks economic alarm in Southern Africa
Botswana and its southern African peers – nations that built much of their prosperity on diamonds – are scrambling to secure new sources of growth as cheaper, lab-grown alternatives disrupt the global market.
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Uncertain outlook for October fuel prices
Motorists may still face higher petrol costs in October, although a stronger rand and softer oil prices could help ease the pressure by the end of the month. Figures from […]
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Huge improvement in early learning thanks to solar plants’ programmes
New research shows a significant improvement in Early Childhood Development in Northern Cape, with over 40% increase in children on track in vital developmental areas.
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The real truth: Buyers set property prices, not sellers
Property buyers, not sellers, actually determine house prices through market dynamics. Location is the most critical factor, while market conditions, recent sales, and property features significantly influence final property values.
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MENING | Hoe het Kimberley so ‘siek’ geword; van vyfsterstad na rioolgat?
Kimberley, eens ‘n vooruitstrewende munisipaliteit met ‘n vyfstergradering, het “siek” geword. ‘n Kenner gee sy mening hieroor.
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