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Residential Property

The economic pitfalls of rent control: Lessons for Cape Town

Nicholas Woode-Smith 2 days

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Law Practice

RAF's attempt to reverse settlement denied by SCA judgment

Rethabile Shabalala and Maano Manavhela 22 Dec 2025

Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3bn

Food & bev. services

Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3bn

Duncan Miriri and Emma Rumney 22 Dec 2025

Cinematic evolution: The defining films of 2025

Film

Cinematic evolution: The defining films of 2025

Daniel Dercksen 15 Dec 2025

Mr Price makes European debut through German value retailer deal

Retailers

Mr Price makes European debut through German value retailer deal

Siyanda Mthethwa and Nqobile Dludla 12 Dec 2025

Branding

#BehindtheCampaign: MTN SA celebrates with Do not disturb the Season campaign

Issued by The Up&Up Group 11 Dec 2025

Wan-Ifra and FIPP merge to tackle media challenges

Media

Wan-Ifra and FIPP merge to tackle media challenges

9 Dec 2025

2 V&A Waterfront heritage icons reopen after major refurbishments

Tourism & Travel

2 V&A Waterfront heritage icons reopen after major refurbishments

4 Dec 2025

Mining

Apple faces new lawsuit over Congo conflict minerals

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and David Lewis 27 Nov 2025

SU scoops 27 accolades at annual national marketing and communication awards

Marketing

SU scoops 27 accolades at annual national marketing and communication awards

Issued by Stellenbosch University 25 Nov 2025

Innovation meets impact in NIQ’s 2025 South African Breakthrough Innovation Awards

Retail Marketing

Innovation meets impact in NIQ’s 2025 South African Breakthrough Innovation Awards

Issued by NielsenIQ 20 Nov 2025

Offernet wins 4 Assegai Awards for Innovation in South African Performance Marketing

Direct Marketing

Offernet wins 4 Assegai Awards for Innovation in South African Performance Marketing

Issued by Offernet 14 Nov 2025

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Energy

Nersa ordered to publish cost-of-supply studies on municipal tariffs

3 Nov 2025

Infrastructure & Utilities

Force majeure lifted: $20bn Mozambique LNG project eyes restart

Reuters reporters 28 Oct 2025

Catch up on the VML Birdwatching at The Loeries podcasts (Image: Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Loeries Creative Week

VML's Birdwatching at The Loeries omnibus: Missed out? Catch up now!

23 Oct 2025

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Competition Law

Competition Appeal Court revokes Lewis' right to intervene in Pepkor-Shoprite merger

Richard James Bryce and Vega De Vries 17 Oct 2025

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 3: More than an awards show

Loeries Creative Week

VML Birdwatching at The Loeries | Episode 3: More than an awards show

Danette Breitenbach 10 Oct 2025

Source: © Gallo Images executive mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says the creative economy is a key part of the city’s vision to be a City of hope and opportunity

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025 and City of Cape Town drive creative industry

Danette Breitenbach 8 Oct 2025

Transnet boosts Cape Town port efficiency with new gantry cranes

Logistics & Transport

Transnet boosts Cape Town port efficiency with new gantry cranes

18 Sep 2025

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Oncology

SA unites with gold ribbons to spotlight childhood cancer

16 Sep 2025

Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

Artificial Intelligence

Penquin uses AI to bring children’s stories to life this World Literacy Day

Issued by Penquin 9 Sep 2025

The new Toyota Starlet campaign blends traditional craft with generative AI elements for an out-of-this-world adventure (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Toyota Starlet campaign blends tradition and tech

9 Sep 2025

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Retailers

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Nqobile Dludla 4 Sep 2025

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Architecture & Design

Historic Golden Acre set for major overhaul in Cape Town

29 Aug 2025

TV

Disney Jr., the powerhouse brand behind top preschool series, unveils new slate at Disney Jr. event

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 25 Aug 2025

Source: A legal battle in Cape Town between property owners and the City will clarify what municipalities can charge residents. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Mixed-Use Property

Property owners are misreading the law, argues Cape Town mayor

Steve Kretzmann 14 Aug 2025

A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters

Mining

The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo's rebel-funded mines

Giulia Paravicini and David Lewis 14 Aug 2025

The Western Cape Network on Disability has written to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis urging the City of Cape Town to reconsider its decision to reduce Dial-a-Ride services. Archive photo: Will Yoder

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service

Mary-Anne Gontsana 13 Aug 2025

AfDB to lead $7.8bn funding drive for Ethiopia’s new airport

Aviation

AfDB to lead $7.8bn funding drive for Ethiopia’s new airport

George Obulutsa 12 Aug 2025

Kaya 959 launches groundbreaking Kaya Business Club

Radio & Audio

Kaya 959 launches groundbreaking Kaya Business Club

Issued by Kaya 959 8 Aug 2025

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Sport

Tickets on sale for 2025 World Supercross South African GP

4 Aug 2025

Young achievers shine at the top of the Growthpoint Gems class

Residential Property

Young achievers shine at the top of the Growthpoint Gems class

Issued by Catchwords 31 Jul 2025

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Markets & Investment

Euro hits one-month low after reality check on US-EU trade deal

Rae Wee and Lucy Raitano 29 Jul 2025

Branding

Maria Sharapova joins Lewis Hamilton as global ambassador for CFI

24 Jul 2025

Cape Town reimagines tourism with ‘Dinner in the Dark’ experience

Tourism

Cape Town reimagines tourism with ‘Dinner in the Dark’ experience

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 1 Jul 2025

Affordable & Social Housing

Explainer: affordable housing in Cape Town

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 8 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. After years of back-and-forth, the City of Cape Town has approved 150 Buiten.

Property Development

Landmark decision in Cape Town as 150 Buitengracht project approved

24 Jun 2025

Kaya 959 tops all commercial radio station websites for 5 consecutive months

Radio & Audio

Kaya 959 tops all commercial radio station websites for 5 consecutive months

Issued by Kaya 959 19 Jun 2025

Discover June's film releases: A mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama

Film

Discover June's film releases: A mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama

Daniel Dercksen 4 Jun 2025

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Finance

Updated City Budget offers sweeping relief measures for households

Katja Hamilton 29 May 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel

Matthew Hirsch 28 May 2025

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Finance

Massive public outcry over Cape Town's controversial 2025/26 budget proposals

23 May 2025

Vodacom reopens Cape Town HQ 2 years after fire

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom reopens Cape Town HQ 2 years after fire

22 May 2025

Tugboats help tow the Greek-registered MT Sounion, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthi militants last year in the Red Sea, after it was successfully towed through Egypt's Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt March 10, 2025. The Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS /File Photo

Shipping

Suez Canal Authority proposes fee cuts amid Red Sea crisis

Menna Alaa El-Din, Ahmed Tolba and Mohamed Ezz 13 May 2025

Met Gala 2025 makes history, raising a record $31m in its 77-year history

Events

Met Gala 2025 makes history, raising a record $31m in its 77-year history

Evan-Lee Courie 6 May 2025

May cinema lineup: from Marvel adventures to South African dramas

Film

May cinema lineup: from Marvel adventures to South African dramas

Daniel Dercksen 30 Apr 2025

The MTN Today We Make Moves is a series called Cheeseboy,and brings back the creativity that once made telco ads so memorable

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: MTN's Today We Make Moves - A return to distinctive telco advertising

24 Apr 2025

Honouring the faces behind South Africa's wine

Food & Wine

Honouring the faces behind South Africa's wine

Issued by FusionDesign 17 Apr 2025

F1’s black art: The ‘Sweet Spot’

Motorsport

F1’s black art: The ‘Sweet Spot’

17 Apr 2025