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News

Fuel shortage disrupts Lufthansa flights from Namibia to Europe

Travel

Fuel shortage disrupts Lufthansa flights from Namibia to Europe

Wendell Roelf and Nyasha Nyaungwa 1 day

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) needs R120m if it is to fulfil its mandate as a public broadcaster and cover the 2026 local government elections (Source: @ SABC )

Media

SABC's R120m 2026 election coverage funding shortfall

1 day

From 10 million YouTube views to national television: Movie Room acquires Shut Up! Men Are Talking

TV

From 10 million YouTube views to national television: Movie Room acquires Shut Up! Men Are Talking

Issued by The Rooms Network 2 days

Retailers

The CNA paradox: What a failing legacy brand’s “coolest” status teaches stationery retailers

Prof Ilse Struweg, Issued by University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 2 days

Uber Eats and CitiPods pilot courier hub to improve urban space in Cape Town

Retail Services

Uber Eats and CitiPods pilot courier hub to improve urban space in Cape Town

2 days

Rhodes Quality Limited Edition Juices voted Best New Fruit Juice in the 2026 Product of the Year Awards

FMCG

Rhodes Quality Limited Edition Juices voted Best New Fruit Juice in the 2026 Product of the Year Awards

Issued by Rhodes Food Group 2 days

Secunda CTL is a synthetic fuel plant owned by Sasol at Secunda, Mpumalanga. It uses coal liquefaction to produce petroleum-like synthetic crude oil. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Sustainability

Sasol’s 30% emission drop plan is not all smoke and mirrors

2 days

2026 iPendoring Awards taps senior talent from Ogilvy to Joe Public

Pendoring

2026 iPendoring Awards taps senior talent from Ogilvy to Joe Public

2 days

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Public Health

SA’s health lab service bolsters board with new voices

2 days

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IP Law

Who really owns the copyright to your code?

Sara-Jane Pluke 3 days

The missing link between education, training and employment

Youth Employment

The missing link between education, training and employment

Issued by JNPR 3 days

On Tuesday, hundreds of CPUT students marched to Parliament calling for MPs to intervene in the university’s finances, accommodation and management. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Higher Education

Thousands of students told to leave Cape Town residences

Emihle Ngwane 3 days

3 Shifts that will translate manufacturing potential into sustainable growth for Africa

Manufacturing

3 Shifts that will translate manufacturing potential into sustainable growth for Africa

Vanessa de Villiers and Veronica Lukwago 3 days

Ofentse Molefe, Product Lead and Professional Development Facilitator at SPARK Schools

Primary & Secondary Education

Beyond the matric certificate: Why economic success starts in Grade R

Ofentse Molefe 18 Aug 2026

Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages expands women’s roles across its workforce

ESG

Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages expands women’s roles across its workforce

3 days

Former Nielsen commercial lead Hopolang Mothibeli joins Ornico in a strategic senior appointment

Advertising

Former Nielsen commercial lead Hopolang Mothibeli joins Ornico in a strategic senior appointment

Issued by Ornico 18 Aug 2026

Primary & Secondary Education

Open for entry: High school competition to design Sansa mascot

17 Aug 2026

Mobile operators face deadline to zero-rate public benefit content

Telecoms & Networks

Mobile operators face deadline to zero-rate public benefit content

17 Aug 2026

Last call for 2027 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event nominations

Viticulture & Oenology

Last call for 2027 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event nominations

17 Aug 2026

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

Franchising

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

Larry Hodes 17 Aug 2026

Spar Group appoints Lwazi Koyana interim chairman after board shake-up

Retailers

Spar Group appoints Lwazi Koyana interim chairman after board shake-up

17 Aug 2026

Hook, Line & Sinker wins SA’s Best Integrated PR Agency Award 2026

PR & Communications

Hook, Line & Sinker wins SA’s Best Integrated PR Agency Award 2026

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 17 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Firdous Osman on taking the leap to build Dopemine

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Firdous Osman on taking the leap to build Dopemine

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Aug 2026

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Law of Succession

No life after death for claims: High Court rejects joinder after claimant passes away

Lesetja Mochaki 14 Aug 2026

AI-generated image created by Gemini, composed by Bizcommunity

Management & Leadership

Deputy commissioners appointed for Competition Commission

14 Aug 2026

Icasa has granted licences to 18 new community radio stations (Image source: © 123rf )

Radio & Audio

18 Community stations granted licences

13 Aug 2026

Africa's luxury travel market shifts towards more personalised experiences

Tourism & Travel

Africa's luxury travel market shifts towards more personalised experiences

Robin Fredericks 13 Aug 2026

Livia Dyer, Karl Blom, partners & Humayra Hajat, senior associate at Webber Wentzel, explain how South Africa's spectrum landscape is shifting (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

SA's connectivity: What has changed, when it changed and why it matters

Livia Dyer, Karl Blom, Partners & Humayra Hajat 13 Aug 2026

Advertising

Still curious

Issued by Promise 13 Aug 2026

5 valuable leadership lessons from the female directors of award-winning digital agency TDMC

Digital

5 valuable leadership lessons from the female directors of award-winning digital agency TDMC

Issued by TDMC 13 Aug 2026

Hook, Line & Sinker appointed by Auria to advance ‘This is Living’ vision

PR & Communications

Hook, Line & Sinker appointed by Auria to advance ‘This is Living’ vision

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 13 Aug 2026

Vodacom names Khumo Shuenyane as new chair

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom names Khumo Shuenyane as new chair

12 Aug 2026

E-commerce, trade growth drive Africa's digital supply chains

Supply Chain

E-commerce, trade growth drive Africa's digital supply chains

11 Aug 2026

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Management & Leadership

It’s not ambition—it’s the system: Why women are rethinking leadership

Anja van Beek 11 Aug 2026

Women still the primary decision-makers in SA homes

Women's Month

Women still the primary decision-makers in SA homes

Issued by Caxton Media 11 Aug 2026

Ekapa Minerals’ diamond mine in Kimberly has been placed into business rescue after a court challenge by NUMSA. Photo supplied

Mining

Numsa wins bid to block liquidation of diamond mine

Greg Dor 11 Aug 2026

Cape Town's migration advantage is shrinking – even as the city keeps growing

Residential Property

Cape Town's migration advantage is shrinking – even as the city keeps growing

Issued by Cape Removals 7 Aug 2026

South Africa’s consumer-class women are rewriting the rules of modern womanhood

Women's Month

South Africa’s consumer-class women are rewriting the rules of modern womanhood

Issued by BrandMapp 7 Aug 2026

Branding

Corona names Zakes Bantwini brand ambassador in culture-led marketing play

7 Aug 2026

Ask Africa Orange Index 2026: Celebrating leaders in customer experience

CRM, CX, UX

Ask Africa Orange Index 2026: Celebrating leaders in customer experience

Issued by ASK AFRICA 7 Aug 2026

Western Cape backs three-port strategy to drive exports and jobs

Logistics & Transport

Western Cape backs three-port strategy to drive exports and jobs

7 Aug 2026

Honouring excellence in HR: Entries open for the Future of HR Awards 2026

Management & Leadership

Honouring excellence in HR: Entries open for the Future of HR Awards 2026

Issued by Topco Media 6 Aug 2026

Food Service Company launches AI WhatsApp ordering tool for foodservice sector

Food & bev. services

Food Service Company launches AI WhatsApp ordering tool for foodservice sector

11 Aug 2026

Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares invest in the future of one of Joburg’s most remarkable women’s shelters

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares invest in the future of one of Joburg’s most remarkable women’s shelters

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 6 Aug 2026

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that public office bearers in Chapter Nine institutions are not “workers” entitled to benefits beyond what is laid down in the relevant statutes. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Labour Law

Chapter 9 commissioners are not workers, High Court rules

Tania Broughton 6 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied

Agriculture

Women's Voice in Agriculture honours women driving innovation

6 Aug 2026

Unauthorised AI Masterclasses using Simone Zanetti’s identity and training material

Skills Training

Unauthorised AI Masterclasses using Simone Zanetti’s identity and training material

Issued by Zanetti AI Institute 5 Aug 2026