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Source: Facebook/Bidvest Premier Lounge. Mpumi Madisa, the group chief executive of Bidvest Group. She has held this position since July 2020 and continues to lead the company through its growth and strategic initiatives?.

Finance

Bidvest Bank, FinGlobal up for sale

18 hours

Source: iStock.

Finance

Municipal tariff hikes deliver a shocking financial blow to workers

Abigail Moyo 3 Jul 2024

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Construction & Engineering

Decent work is the key to a sustainable building industry

2 Jul 2024

Local community members and supporters of Sustaining the Wild Coast and Greenpeace celebrated a court victory outside the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda in September 2022. Archive photo: Lucas Nowicki / GroundUp

ESG & Sustainability

Court asked to stop Shell’s seismic tests once and for all

Tania Broughton 2 Jul 2024

Solly Malatsi may have no technology or ministerial experience, but will build on a strong policy foundation.

ICT

Malatsi is fourth Minister of Communications in Ramaphosa presidency

Lindsey Schutters 2 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Healthcare

Congo authorities approve mpox vaccines to try to contain outbreak

1 Jul 2024

Some SRD grant beneficiaries with green ID books have been struggling to access their R370-per-month grant due to a new identity verification process. Archive photo: Mosima Rafapa / GroundUp

ESG & Sustainability

Here’s why people with green ID books are struggling with Sassa’s new verification process

Marecia Damons 27 Jun 2024

Temu has had unprecedented success in online retail, but that may have come at a privacy cost.

ICT

Temu app considered malicious malware in new US lawsuit [Updated]

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Finance

Employment statistics highlight the grim reality for workers

Abigail Moyo 26 Jun 2024

Mbali Hlophe was appointed Gauteng MEC of the social development and agriculture departments in October 2022. Photo from the Gauteng government (fair use).

Marketing & Media

Gauteng government buys newspaper space to praise MEC

Daniel Steyn, Joseph Bracken and Raymond Joseph 25 Jun 2024

Staying ahead of unpredictable weather conditions

Finance

Staying ahead of unpredictable weather conditions

Issued by AfriGIS 20 Jun 2024

B-Wise Symposium to showcase transformative insights on youth empowerment through digital health

Healthcare

B-Wise Symposium to showcase transformative insights on youth empowerment through digital health

Issued by A Better World Network 12 Jun 2024

Thousands of special needs learners still not placed at schools

Education

Thousands of special needs learners still not placed at schools

Mary-Anne Gontsana 5 Jun 2024

Cebo Ntaka says he and his colleagues have done all they can to keep the Lovedale Press. Source: Sandiso Phaliso.

Marketing & Media

Bid to save legendary Lovedale Press

Sandiso Phaliso 5 Jun 2024

It’s business as usual at medical schemes

Healthcare

It’s business as usual at medical schemes

Issued by Bonitas 4 Jun 2024

Legal

South African appeal court suspends order halting Shell drilling

Wendell Roelf 3 Jun 2024

Vodacom said that it has exhausted other options and is pursuing court action.

ICT

Vodacom goes to war against spectrum pooling

Lindsey Schutters 30 May 2024

ESG & Sustainability

Awaiting NWRIA Bill sign-off: Focus on sustainable water management

23 May 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South Africa considers complaining to WTO against EU carbon border tax

Wendell Roelf and Kate Abnett 23 May 2024

Top South African restaurants plagued by fake Google reviews

Tourism & Travel

Top South African restaurants plagued by fake Google reviews

Issued by Hellopeter 21 May 2024

Marketing & Media

BritBox to cease operations in South Africa by August 2024

21 May 2024

South African Rooibos inspires bold new colour trend for 2024

Lifestyle

South African Rooibos inspires bold new colour trend for 2024

21 May 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Nigeria court rules Binance executive can face trial on behalf of crypto exchange

Camillus Eboh 17 May 2024

UCT students have set up about 10 tents with Palestinian flags and banners near the main plaza in solidarity with similar movements at universities like Wits and in the United States. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Education

UCT students set up camp in solidarity with Palestinians

Ashraf Hendricks 17 May 2024

Source: © Witness Media Lab Many people have been targeted by deep fakes

Marketing & Media

WPP CEO Mark Read targeted by deep fake AI scam

15 May 2024

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

Property

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

Katja Hamilton 14 May 2024

Unpaid school uniform makers occupy Gauteng social development offices

Education

Unpaid school uniform makers occupy Gauteng social development offices

Masego Mafata, Daniel Steyn and Raymond Joseph 9 May 2024

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Healthcare

New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

Marketing & Media

Kaizer Chiefs vs Sunday World: Press Ombud rules against headline

Ombud Watcher Law 7 May 2024

A protestor holds a placard as she joins a demonstration against oil major Royal Dutch Shell's plans to start seismic surveys to explore petroleum systems off the country's popular Wild Coast, at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Energy & Mining

Shell confirms intention to exit SA

Wendell Roelf 6 May 2024

Mourners as seen at the Central Methodist Mission, at the memorial service in honour of the Marshalltown fire victims, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 September 2023. Reuters/Shiraaz Mohamed/File Photo

Legal

Inquiry blames Joburg authorities for neglect leading to deadly building fire

Tim Cocks 6 May 2024

Marketing & Media

Burkina Faso suspends more foreign media over killings coverage

Alessandra Prentice 29 Apr 2024

Learners and teachers march for safer schools in Nelson Mandela Bay

Education

Learners and teachers march for safer schools in Nelson Mandela Bay

Joseph Chirume 23 Apr 2024

New Norse Atlantic route connects London and Cape Town

Tourism & Travel

New Norse Atlantic route connects London and Cape Town

22 Apr 2024

Thousands of school children stuck without transport months into school year

Education

Thousands of school children stuck without transport months into school year

Lucas Nowicki 18 Apr 2024

The Springboks have been named the Newsmaker of the Year. Source: Springboks.

Marketing & Media

Springboks named the National Press Club's Newsmaker of the Year 2023

18 Apr 2024

Rooibos infuses SA wellness tourism with natural goodness

Tourism & Travel

Rooibos infuses SA wellness tourism with natural goodness

17 Apr 2024

The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

ESG & Sustainability

Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

BIBC labour spokesperson Luyanda Mgqamqo

Construction & Engineering

Unregistered contractors pose risks to businesses and the building industry

16 Apr 2024

Entries open for Sasol New Signatures 2024

Lifestyle

Entries open for Sasol New Signatures 2024

12 Apr 2024

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Legal

ConCourt justice post to remain vacant as JSC lacks viable candidates

10 Apr 2024

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Healthcare

Nutrition to power up active lifestyles

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 10 Apr 2024

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Legal

Woman sentenced for R16m theft

9 Apr 2024

School closures following weather warning

Education

School closures following weather warning

8 Apr 2024

Finance

KPMG scandal: Moema won't stand alone in facing prosecution

8 Apr 2024

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Education

Western Cape online learner application deadline looms

5 Apr 2024

Marketing & Media

JMPD cracks down on illegal advertising

5 Apr 2024

Healthcare

SA doctors make up to 40 times more than those in Kenya and Nigeria

Zano Kunene 5 Apr 2024

Source: © Anna Pou An investigation into Away From Here Trading, owned by former SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu, has been launched by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture

Marketing & Media

Away From Here Trading investigated after allegedly failing to deliver on contract

2 Apr 2024

Many non-profit organisations in Gauteng fear for their future in the face of looming funding cuts by the Gauteng Department of Social Development. Photo: Creative Commons Pixabay

ESG & Sustainability

Centre for quadriplegics may have to close if Gauteng funding cuts are implemented

Daniel Steyn 28 Mar 2024