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Black-Owned Manufacturing Startups in Gauteng: How They Survive BEE, Energy Costs and Global Supply Shocks

From tiny workshops in Soweto and Wadeville to growing factories in Germiston, a new generation of black entrepreneurs is fighting to stay alive in one of South Africa’s toughest sectors.

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International Travel Demand Hits New High as Airlines Expand Routes

Airlines ramp up global connectivity as passenger demand surges beyond pre-pandemic levels, reshaping travel and economic flows.

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FlySafair Adds Fuel Surcharge as Jet Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Rising global oil prices linked to geopolitical instability are beginning to affect South Africa’s domestic air travel costs.

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The Collapse of Traditional Advertising: Why Brands Are Betting Everything on Creators

As audiences abandon traditional media, companies are shifting billions in marketing budgets toward influencers and independent creators.

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Patrice Motsepe Steps Down as ARM Executive Chairman — A Corporate Shift That Could Reshape More Than the Boardroom

New JSE governance rules end Motsepe’s executive chair role at African Rainbow Minerals, as public calls grow for his broader leadership future.

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Latest Reports

Capitec Holds Fees Steady While Expanding Banking Services

South Africa’s largest retail bank by customers keeps core banking fees unchanged for 2026 as it rolls out new services and branch access.

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