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2023: The year Black Friday transformed shopping in SA

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Bash acquires the Zando.co.za domain

Bash acquires the Zando.co.za domain

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

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Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

Boxer formally announces its intention to list on JSE

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Bash acquires the Zando.co.za domain

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Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

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Source: © University of Pretoria Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers

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