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Mavuso urges SA to shield economy and seize opportunities amid Middle East cr... - South African business and economy
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Mavuso urges SA to shield economy and seize opportunities amid Middle East crisis

Busisiwe Mavuso calls on government and business to protect SA's economy from the Middle East conflict while capitalising on opportunities in shipping, tourism and talent attraction.

LIV Golf at Steyn City draws over 100,000 visitors, injects nearly R1 billion... - South African business and economy
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LIV Golf at Steyn City draws over 100,000 visitors, injects nearly R1 billion into Gauteng economy

The LIV golf tournament at Steyn City attracted over 100 000 visitors and contributed nearly R1 billion to the Gauteng economy.

KZN Premier pledges to protect Ingonyama Trust's role in rural development - South African business and economy
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KZN Premier pledges to protect Ingonyama Trust's role in rural development

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has pledged provincial support for the Ingonyama Trust following the dissolution of its board by the Land Reform Minister.

Preparations underway as 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July theme revealed - South African business and economy
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Preparations underway as 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July theme revealed

The 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July theme "Country Allure" has been unveiled, with organisers expecting the event to surpass last year's R840 million GDP contribution.

South Africa gears up to welcome global investors at sixth Investment Conference - South African business and economy
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South Africa gears up to welcome global investors at sixth Investment Conference

South Africa is set to host its sixth Investment Conference on 31 March, with delegates from over 31 countries expected to attend the Pretoria gathering.

Furniture Industry Masterplan delivers hundreds of jobs and millions in funding - South African business and economy
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Furniture Industry Masterplan delivers hundreds of jobs and millions in funding

Deputy Minister Abrahams commends progress on the Furniture Industry Masterplan, which has created 849 jobs and mobilised R400 million in funding.

Klein-Karoo pomegranate pioneer turns arid land into thriving fruit empire - South African business and economy
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Klein-Karoo pomegranate pioneer turns arid land into thriving fruit empire

Klein-Karoo farmer Gerhard Meyer has built a thriving pomegranate brand on arid family land, sparking a growing industry across the region.

No fuel crisis in South Africa, say government and industry bodies - South African business and economy
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No fuel crisis in South Africa, say government and industry bodies

Government and the Fuels Industry Association have assured South Africans that fuel supplies are stable, urging the public not to panic-buy amid misleading shortage claims.

Durban set to become Africa's superyacht capital with R1.9bn investment pledge - South African business and economy
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Durban set to become Africa's superyacht capital with R1.9bn investment pledge

Durban secures over R1.9 billion in investment pledges to develop Africa's first superyacht hub, with plans to create 2,500 jobs by 2030.

Deputy President warns employment programmes must build s... - South African business news
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Deputy President warns employment programmes must build skills, not dependency

Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged that public employment programmes build skills and create lasting opportunities rather than fostering dependency, calling for unity to tackle unemployment and...

Government urges calm amid fuel shortage rumours - South African business and economy
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Government urges calm amid fuel shortage rumours

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Fuel Industry Association have assured motorists that fuel supplies remain stable, urging the public not to panic buy.

Postbank secures financial services licence in major regulatory win - South African business and economy
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Postbank secures financial services licence in major regulatory win

Postbank has obtained its FSP licence from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, a key milestone in its five-year transformation strategy towards becoming a fully licensed commercial bank.