Business
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National Green Lung initiative launched at Somerset West estate
South Africa’s tourism and travel industry launched the Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on Tuesday 3 February, a national sustainability initiative led by Sigma International that began with planting 250 trees to help tourism businesses become…
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Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in ambitious bid to build space data centres
The deal further entwines Musk’s sprawling business empire and sets the stage for what could be the largest initial public offering in history when SpaceX goes public later this year.
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Virgin Active SA secures partnership in first-of-its-kind national agreement
Virgin Active South Africa has announced a landmark collaboration with HYROX, becoming the official training and exercise partner in South Africa.
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Economic boost as Cape Town events generate over R2,5 billion
Cape Town’s thriving events industry delivered substantial economic returns in 2025, with more than 3.4 million spectators and participants contributing to the city’s economic growth.
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Kimberley-born intellectual returns as new chancellor at Sol Plaatje University
Thebe Ikalafeng, an influential author and scholar, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, effective 16 January, for five years.
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Tech platforms introduce new filters to combat AI slop surge
Major tech platforms introduce new filters to help users avoid AI slop – low-quality synthetic content flooding social media and video platforms.
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Rand strengthens to highest level since 2022 as gold hits record
SA rand reaches strongest level since June 2022, up 0.3% as gold breaks $5200 record amid dollar weakness and rate decision awaited.
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Rare 41.82-carat blue diamond recovered at South African mine
Petra Diamonds Limited discovered a rare 41.82-carat blue diamond at Cullinan Mine, characterized as Type IIb, undergoing extensive analysis.
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Departement weer verhinder om gebou te betree; bittere hofstryd duur voort
Die Hooggeregshof in Kimberley gryp weer in rakende ‘n stryd tussen die Noord-Kaapse departement van vervoer en veiligheidskakeling, en Ocean Echo Properties.
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Chery SA secures deal to purchase Nissan’s Rosslyn facility
Chinese automaker Chery SA to acquire Nissan’s historic Rosslyn manufacturing plant, preserving jobs for majority of workers at 60-year-old facility.
