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Members of the Civil Protection, a local community-based team that works to help mitigate the spread of the Ebola virus and ensure burials happen safely and quickly, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), carry a wooden coffin before loading the body of an unidentified man, who, according to his family, died of Ebola, as they attend to retrieve it from his house, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo

Infectious Diseases

DRC’s Ebola outbreak has the potential to become a global pandemic. How to make sure it doesn’t

Jia B. Kangbai 1 hour

Sentech delivers resilient FY2025/26 results, clean audit and reduced net loss

Telecoms & Networks

Sentech delivers resilient FY2025/26 results, clean audit and reduced net loss

Issued by SENTECH 2 days

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Sustainability

Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state‑owned Eskom to clean up its pollution

Angela van der Berg 2 days

Meet we’re alright: The Cape Town band making noise and making space

Music

Meet we’re alright: The Cape Town band making noise and making space

Chloe Posthumus 2 hours

Sphumelele Zondi winner of Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026. (Image supplied)

Art

Johannesburg artist Sphumelele Zondi wins Sasol New Signatures 2026

3 days

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Maserati turns luxury into everyday life in new brand film

3 days

Cosplay, but make it Toyota: a new car-inspired competition lands at Comic Con Africa

Events

Cosplay, but make it Toyota: a new car-inspired competition lands at Comic Con Africa

3 days

Fossil Free South Africa has won four victories over “greenwashing” in advertising by oil, coal and gas companies, write the authors. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Environment & Natural Resources

Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing

Jo-Anne Smetherham, Kholwani Simelane and Patrick Bond 3 days

Image: The Webber Wentzel team with the African Law Firm of the Year Award (source: )

Law Practice

2026 African Legal Awards celebrates continent’s top legal talent

Shan Radcliffe 3 days

Franchising

Franchise networks face mounting pressure from costs, franchisees and staff

Larry Hodes 10 Sep 2026

The Labour Court has ruled that a planned strike of bus workers on Thursday would not be protected. Photo: Greg Dor / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Court blocks planned bus driver strike

Alice Scott, Greg Dor and Sindisiwe Tshona 10 Sep 2026

Why Alostro Coffee Club is betting on the power of the pause

Tourism & Travel

Why Alostro Coffee Club is betting on the power of the pause

Robin Fredericks 3 days

Vuur and Heirloom unite for a once-only Cape Grace collaboration

Food & Wine

Vuur and Heirloom unite for a once-only Cape Grace collaboration

9 Sep 2026

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

OnlyFans in South Africa: what creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

Phiwokazi Qoza 10 Sep 2026

From beer cans to cameras: Corona puts a new spin on outdoor advertising

Art

From beer cans to cameras: Corona puts a new spin on outdoor advertising

9 Sep 2026

Fashion & Homeware

#HeritageMonth | Local brand Ndilulo Activewear bets on self-belief, confidence and community

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Sep 2026

South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 names nominees as public voting opens

Fashion

South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 names nominees as public voting opens

8 Sep 2026

Windows at CPUT’s Cape Town campus, damaged by rocks thrown by protesting students. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Higher Education

CPUT’s chaotic second semester ends

Emihle Ngwane 7 Sep 2026

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Land & Property Law

When the relationship ends: High Court reaffirms legal exit routes for unmarried joint property owners

Kaamilah Paulse and Mia Jacobs 7 Sep 2026

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ESG & Sustainability

Green businesses win big at Nedbank Green Economy Indaba

7 Sep 2026

Auto workers suspend 11-week strike as talks continue

Manufacturing & Parts

Auto workers suspend 11-week strike as talks continue

Greg Dor 7 Sep 2026

How Ocean Basket is building for the next 30 years

Franchising

How Ocean Basket is building for the next 30 years

Evan-Lee Courie 7 Sep 2026

Saving Grace Education Group announces major digital transformation ahead of 2027 enrolments

Primary & Secondary Education

Saving Grace Education Group announces major digital transformation ahead of 2027 enrolments

Issued by Saving Grace Education 7 Sep 2026

Gloria Steinem died at age 92. Source: Gloria Steinem Foundation.

Media

Remembering media powerhouse Gloria Steinem

4 Sep 2026

Branding

How the All Blacks are using South African culture to win us over

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Sep 2026

Talks between Premier Foods and unions over the planned closure of the fruit canning factory in Tulbagh, Western Cape, have broken down. Photo: Greg Dor / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Premier Foods factory closure: Talks break down

Greg Dor 3 Sep 2026

PRODUCT RECALL: Woolies recalls WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo

Health & Beauty

PRODUCT RECALL: Woolies recalls WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo

3 Sep 2026

AI data centres could make electricity more expensive

Data & Analytics

AI data centres could make electricity more expensive

Brutus Mogotlo 2 Sep 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

Tech, paper, or both? The hybrid approach to exam success

2 Sep 2026

Remgro-backed CVH Spirits returns Scotch portfolio to SA

FMCG

Remgro-backed CVH Spirits returns Scotch portfolio to SA

4 Sep 2026

People collecting water at the Newlands Spring in Cape Town in February 2018.

Food, Water & Energy Security

Cape Town desalination plans delayed while water demand soars

Steve Kretzmann 2 Sep 2026

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Construction & Engineering

Is this the future of retirement living? Inside the V&A Waterfront’s Bower

2 Sep 2026

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Land & Property Law

More than brick and mortar: ConCourt rules state housing must be centrally located

Michael Evans, Thomas Karberg, and Lula Grant 1 Sep 2026

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Digital

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Issued by WesBank New Generation Awards 1 Sep 2026

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the labour department has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to certain non-compliant clothing factories. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Labour department accused of shielding sweatshops

Tania Broughton 1 Sep 2026

Farming can help drive southern Africa’s growth if countries in the region make trade easier

Agriculture

Farming can help drive southern Africa’s growth if countries in the region make trade easier

Wandile Sihlobo 1 Sep 2026

European Film Festival and South African dramas anchor September screenings

Film

European Film Festival and South African dramas anchor September screenings

Daniel Dercksen 31 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Nomtha Twala champions confidence and authentic leadership in luxury hospitality

Tourism & Travel

#WomensMonth | Nomtha Twala champions confidence and authentic leadership in luxury hospitality

Robin Fredericks 31 Aug 2026

Fada Gallery brings 11 artists together to explore creativity and research

Events

Fada Gallery brings 11 artists together to explore creativity and research

10 Sep 2026

Lifestyle

Global brand Time Out launches Durban guide for local discovery

31 Aug 2026

Durban to host Africa's premier hosted buyer trade platform in October

Exhibitions & Events

Durban to host Africa's premier hosted buyer trade platform in October

Issued by Catalyze 31 Aug 2026

Kyla Booysen, head of client service at Special Effects Media, asks, "We fought for a seat at the table, but what happens now that we’re sitting at it?" (Image supplied)

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | What happens after we get a seat at the table?

Kyla Booysen 31 Aug 2026

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Corporate & Commercial Law

"It's commercially sensitive" is no longer enough to block PAIA requests

Ryan Tucker 28 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth: Isuzu’s Nandi Matomela on taking up space in automotive

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Isuzu’s Nandi Matomela on taking up space in automotive

28 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Women need to stop holding one another back

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Women need to stop holding one another back

Issued by Provantage 28 Aug 2026

The Odd Number and Previdar celebrate 4 Bookmark Award wins

IAB Bookmarks Awards

The Odd Number and Previdar celebrate 4 Bookmark Award wins

Issued by The Odd Number 28 Aug 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

#WomensMonth | Engen’s Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley is giving women a seat at the petroleum table

Maroefah Smith 28 Aug 2026

From London, With Love: A very special afternoon at Cape Grace

Food & Wine

From London, With Love: A very special afternoon at Cape Grace

Chloe Posthumus 28 Aug 2026