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JOHANNESBURG – The 10th China Homelife and Machinex Trade Fair opened at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Wednesday, 23rd September, bringing more than 500 verified Chinese exhibitors and over 10,000 products to South Africa.

More than 500 verified Chinese exhibitors will showcase over 10,000 products at the 10th edition of China Homelife South Africa and Machinex, taking place from 23 – 25 September 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. The three-day trade fair is set to connect South African and African importers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, entrepreneurs and sourcing professionals directly with Chinese manufacturers across a diverse range of industries.

A R2 billion property deal is reshaping South Africa’s retail landscape, bringing nine shopping centres across four provinces under new ownership and signalling a stronger focus on accessible retail spaces in township, rural and urban communities. JSE-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) Dipula Properties has acquired nine shopping centres from the Moolman Group and its co-investors in a transaction valued at R2 billion.

Tracy Thandeka Mkhize is set to become the Managing Director of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC), with her appointment taking effect on 1 October 2026. The move comes after more than two decades of experience across hospitality, tourism, operations, governance and business leadership.

Indlulamithi SA Scenarios Trust has appointed economist and researcher Xhanti Payi as the new Chairperson of its Board of Trustees, marking a significant new chapter for the organisation as it continues shaping strategic thinking and conversations about South Africa’s future. Payi succeeds Professor Somadoda Fikeni, who has led the Trust since its establishment in 2017.

From launching Rural Goddess in a small room on Jeppe Street in Johannesburg with a single industrial sewing machine to seeing one of her signature designs worn at the G20 Summit and establishing a retail presence at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, founder Isha Mboyisa has transformed a vision rooted in faith, identity and African heritage into one of South Africa’s inspiring entrepreneurial success stories.

From becoming the first Black national netball player from the Eastern Cape to represent South Africa internationally to earning the title of professor and now serving as a Judge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Professor Nomthandazo Patience Ntlama-Makhanya has built a legacy defined by excellence, resilience and public service.

Abenathi Mtshiyo is proving that talent, determination and cultural pride can transform humble beginnings into extraordinary success. Born and raised in Libode in the Eastern Cape, the contemporary fashion designer and creative director has built a growing reputation in South Africa’s fashion industry through her innovative designs, styling and creative direction.

South Africa has strengthened its commitment to inclusive digital transformation with the appointment of technology leader and digital transformation advocate Lady Mariéme Jamme as the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities’ Special Envoy for Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The National Lottery Commission (NLC) has appointed Tembinkosi Bonakele as the new Chairperson of its Board, marking a significant leadership transition for one of South Africa’s most important public institutions. Bonakele, who has already been serving as a member of the NLC board, succeeds Professor Barney Pityana, who resigned from the position in July 2025 before completing his five-year term.