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Botswana crowned Africa’s best safari destination for fourth time
Botswana has once again claimed the coveted title of Africa’s premier safari destination
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AARTO implementation delayed again: New December 2025 launch date announced
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) faces another postponement, giving businesses more time to prepare for sweeping changes to South African road traffic management. After years of […]
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Trump’s Trade Blow: 35 000 jobs on the line as US slaps heavy tariffs on exports
CAPE TOWN – South Africa is scrambling to negotiate a new trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump announced punishing 30% tariffs on exports, threatening to destroy thousands […]
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Cape Town cruise tourism soars to record heights
Cape Town’s 2024/25 cruise season sets records with 83 ship calls, boosting the economy by R1.32 billion. Enhanced tourism strategies position the city among top global destinations, fostering job growth.
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Drinks Federation calls for urgent action as illegal alcohol market costs billions
Johannesburg – The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has called for urgent national cooperation to stop the rapid growth of the illegal alcohol trade, now worth an estimated R25.1 […]
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Winelands micro brewery claims Africa’s top beer prize for third time
FRANSCHHOEK – A modest brewery nestled in the Cape Winelands has once again claimed the continent’s most prestigious beer award, securing Best Beer in Africa at the 2025 African Beer […]
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EC automotive operators receive boost from R50 Million automotive sector blended finance scheme
HAVING overcome his fear of soaring human resource and rental costs, Vukile Sokoyi finally took the plunge in February 2018 and opened his automotive business, Soma Workshop in East London […]
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South Africa secures $1.5 bn World Bank infrastructure loan
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said on Monday it had won a new $1.5 billion (approximately R28.97 billion) World Bank loan to revive its sluggish growth rate through reforms targeting rundown […]
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Ngcobo wool growers rake in millions through municipal support
Dr AB Xuma Municipality donated 200 ewes to Ngcobo wool farmers, boosting a multi-year programme aimed at improving local wool production.