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Bronze, baby! Cape Town named one of the world's most desirable cities by Wanderlust readers
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries The Mother City storms onto the podium at the 25th Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, climbing from fourth place to Bronze behind Tokyo and Buenos Aires Table Mountain, take a bow.
Local government elections leave the youth feeling despondent
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries On 4 November 2026, South Africa held its 7th local government election since becoming a democracy and while thousands of newly eligible voters had the opportunity to exercise their democratic right for the first time, the youth don’t appear to hold a positive perception of the democratic process and the results it...
UP launches ‘Campus Catalyst’ to show how research becomes solutions
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries A hearing assessment conducted using a smartphone, construction materials made from composite waste, and insecticidal textiles designed to protect public health are among the innovations featured in a new University of Pretoria (UP) publication exploring how research can address real-world challenges.
#CryptoFest 2026: Stablecoins, security and institutional crypto adoption take centre stage
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Against a backdrop of growing institutional appetite for digital assets, rising stablecoin adoption and mounting concerns over cryptocurrency security, CryptoFest 2026 - hosted by Bitcoin Events - is returning to Cape Town on Friday, 20 November 2026.
Dipula caps transformative year with guidance-beating 8.6% dividend growth
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) has delivered strong results ahead of guidance for the year ended 31 August 2026, with sustained strategic progress and improved financial and operational performance.
Don’t bank on Dezemba: Businesses urged to plan beyond festive sales
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries South African small businesses should approach the festive trading season with realistic sales expectations and tighter cash-flow planning, rather than relying on December demand to improve their financial performance.
The missing link to growing in Africa and the cultural essence of 'The Room Between'
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries As each day goes by, big brands look at the African continent and see a huge chance to grow. They want to sell their products and connect with young people in African countries. But there is a big problem. Some speakers and attendees at The Room Between. When these companies try to expand, they often fail. Why?
Local designers bring pre-loved luxury into the fashion spotlight
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries South African designers are bringing pre-owned luxury into the fashion conversation, using archive footwear, handbags and accessories to complement new collections and challenge the idea that fashion relevance is tied to the latest season.
Esther Mahlangu turns 91: The artist who gave BMW a bold new look
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries At 91, Esther Mahlangu is still making her mark – and what a mark it is. The South African artist, known for her vibrant Ndebele-inspired patterns, has taken her unmistakable style from traditional homes to a BMW Art Car, luxury collaborations and now a new digital retrospective. Esther Mahlangu in her umuzi, 2023.
Tyla, Kabza De Small and Zee Nxumalo lead 2026 Urban Music Awards nominations
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries South African music is giving us plenty to celebrate, and the 2026 Urban Music Awards nominations are a pretty good snapshot of who's making noise right now. Tyla, Kabza De Small, Zee Nxumalo, DJ Maphorisa and Nasty C are among the familiar names on this year's shortlist, alongside a new wave of artists making their mark.
SA Podcast Awards: Baird Media's Blood in the Dust named Podcast of the Year
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries The SA podcast winners have been announced, with the Podcast of the Year awarded to Baird Media's Blood in the Dust: The Wolwefontein Murder, the first of the three seasons that make up the trilogy of a policeman solving a murder in the Karoo.
The Atrium turns 4 airport screens into one immersive canvas for brands
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries At the country's busiest airport, one media environment is asking advertisers to think beyond the single screen and being positioned as a new benchmark for airport advertising: The Atrium, Airport Ads' flagship digital environment at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Spike Lee, Black Coffee part of creative collaboration for SA animated film
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries One of the world’s most influential filmmakers, a Grammy-winning South African music icon, a globally celebrated fashion designer and hundreds of artists make an animated film.
Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers release MavericKids Vol. 6 just in time for school holidays
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers are pleased to announce that the sixth annual MavericKids Activity Book is now available from the Daily Maverick Shop for R325.
Only 1 in 3 South African workers feels they are moving forward. Why business labels mislead us
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Employed. Young. Mother. Voter. These labels shape how South African businesses segment customers, yet the lives behind them run much deeper. Here is what our four studies reveal. Employed. Young. Mother. Voter. These are some of the most useful words in South African business and policy.
Buying a home in SA? What returning expats need to know about tax residency
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries For South Africans returning home after years abroad, buying property is an important step towards putting down roots. However, re-establishing life here can have wider tax implications, particularly for those who previously ceased South African tax residency.
Gibs ranked among global leaders for sustainability in the 2026 Better World MBA ranking
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries The University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs) has been ranked 27th globally in the 2026 Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking, reinforcing its position as one of the world's leading business schools in sustainability-focused management education.
Hot 102.7FM raises R38.4m in 12 hours for Hot Cares
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Hot 102.7FM has raised an incredible R38,398,474 for Hot Cares Teddython 2026, surpassing last year's R31.5m. The 2026 Hot Cares Teddython is a powerful example of what can happen when a brand, its people and its community unite behind something bigger than themselves.
The forecourt convenience opportunity: Why brands need to rethink the fuel stop
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries South Africa’s forecourt retail environment is evolving from a fuel-led stop into a broader convenience destination. For brands, retailers and distribution partners, that shift creates opportunities - but only if product, placement, replenishment and timing are aligned with the shopper’s reason for being there.
Public office-bearers guaranteed 3.5% salary bump
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year, effective from 1 April 2026.
In the age of AI, the exhibition floor becomes a trusted testing ground
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries AI can make almost any product or service look impressive. But whether it lives up to that promise is another question. As research points to the growing importance of human interaction in an AI-driven marketplace, the Rand Show is highlighting the value of exhibitions as places where consumers can put brands to the test.
Dentsu SA strengthens integrated growth proposition under Marcel Swain's expanded leadership
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Dentsu South Africa has expanded Marcel Swain's leadership remit, with the former managing director of dentsu X South Africa now also leading Dentsu Creative Johannesburg.
UAE-based company launches ad-funded public Wi-Fi service in SA
Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries UAE-based Space42 has introduced an advertising-funded Wi-Fi service in South Africa that allows businesses to offer customers free internet access while earning revenue from their Wi-Fi infrastructure. Powered by the company's YahClick satellite broadband service, the model gives users 20 minutes of free internet access after watching a 30-second video advertisement. They can watch further adverts to continue using the service.
Used car sales rise 8.2% as average prices fall in SA
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries South Africa's used car market recorded year-on-year sales growth of 8.2% in October, while the average selling price fell by 2.7% to R404,898, according to AutoTrader's latest used vehicle sales data.
Draft Bill targets mining directors with personal liability for environmental breaches
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Search jobs Advertise your job vacancies View more, Apple or Spotify Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Mining companies are familiar with administrative penalties (in addition to criminal sanctions) in the context of health and safety. The Mine Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1996 (MHSA), which came into force in 1997, introduced a system of administrative fines for contraventions of the MHSA by mining companies.
Mine health and safety and illegal mining firmly in the spotlight again
OPINION The investment in Africa: Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Town between 9 and 12 February 2026 (Mining Indaba) placed the spotlight on the Mining and Natural Resources Sector in South Africa, and across Africa, more broadly, with many positive views being expressed regarding the opportunities presented by recognising the full value chain from extraction through to market, and the emphasis on collaborative efforts to unlock value for all stakeholders.
Trend watch: Where will Africa’s mining and natural resources sector go in 2025?
As expected, 2024 has not been easy for Africa’s mining and natural resources sector, with the familiar challenges from previous years continuing into 2024. These continuing challenges include political uncertainty (in many instances, brought about through the ballot box), regulatory uncertainty, infrastructure deterioration and constraints (electricity, water, roads, and rail), safety and security, armed incursions and cyclical demand.
Key Changes for Africa’s Mining Sector
Donald Trump’s non-consecutive re-election as President of the United States, understandably, led to an extremely important question – what does this mean? Written by: Warren Beech, Chief Executive Officer of Beech Veltman Incorporated law firm It has only been a short time since Donald Trump’s election victory, and he is still President-Elect, until January 2025.
ATTRACTING AND RETAINING KEY SKILLS WITHIN THE MINING INDUSTRY - ARE RESTRAINTS OF TRADE EFFECTIVE
South Africa’s Mining and Natural Resources Sector has, for decades, been the largest employer, and the backbone of South Africa’s economy. The Mining and Natural Resources Sector not only provided direct jobs but also supported a parallel service provider infrastructure, creating even more jobs.
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The new scramble for Africa
The new scramble for Africa Africa is in a unique position to take advantage of the burgeoning demand for minerals that support the global transition to a green economy. By Warren Beech While the global mining and natural resources sector continues to face headwinds, Africa is well positioned to benefit from increased demand and investment in battery minerals.
Vicarious liability and illegal mining
Vicarious liability and illegal mining Illegal mining in South Africa has increased exponentially over the last few years and can land mining companies that are mining lawfully in court based on the principle of vicarious liability, By Warren Beech Illegal mining is extremely dangerous for several reasons, including that the illegal miners do not work within the statutory framework requirements and do not apply health, safety and environmental laws.
Namibia’s mining sector: stable and mature
Namibia’s mining sector: stable and mature Namibia is not perfect, but the country has consistently maintained its position as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s primary investment destinations. By Warren Beech Namibia has a long, stable and mature mining industry, especially the diamond, zinc and uranium sectors.
When working from home does the home become a workplace?
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland Eversheds Sutherland represents the coming together of two firms with a shared ethos and commitment to client service excellence. We are known for our business savvy and industry intelligence and for providing innovative and ... more By Warren Beech Topics Health & Pharmaceutical Law | Labour Law 21 May 2020 INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 Regulations issued by the government have required persons to work from home, where they can.
Mining and Natural Resources Sector
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Coronavirus: Occupational Health and Safety Alert - South Africa
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Chambers and Partners Global Rankings
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If a tree falls in the forest…
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SA Mining Industry & the Law
The SA Mining Industry & the Law – With Warren Beech of Eversheds Sutherland By Warren Beech 16 Aug 2019 (This article is provided for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. For more information on the topic, please contact the author/s or the relevant provider.)
First edition of Eversheds Sutherland (SA) Environmental Newsletter
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Mining Charter 3 and the embattled mining and natural resources sector
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Disruption in the African mining and natural resources sector
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Automation, IOT and AI impact mining, natural resources & infrastructure
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Health and safety in the workplace: How important is it?
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Private prosecutions - The changing face of compliance in South Africa
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland Eversheds Sutherland represents the coming together of two firms with a shared ethos and commitment to client service excellence. We are known for our business savvy and industry intelligence and for providing innovative and ... more By Warren Beech Topics Dispute Resolution | Energy & Environmental Law | Mining Law 20 Jun 2019 South Africa has recently developed a culture of private prosecution.
Foreword
by Warren Beech The spirit of resilience and innovation February 13th, 2019 Tags: mining industry, south africa, artificial intelligence, changes In the rollercoaster ride of uncertainty and change that seems to have become the norm in South Africa, and the world generally, there are two positive descriptions that can be attributed to the South African mining industry, and also more broadly to South Africa, and Africa—”resilient” and ”innovative”.
The new and improved mining charter in South Africa | JD Supra
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For Australians, Africa can be a gold mine — literally | Lexology
As the Australian mining sector continues to perform strongly, there’s a rush for gold among Australian mining companies — and no one wants to miss the boat. With a high degree of competition for domestic options, Australians are looking overseas for new assets. Given their stability, jurisdictions such as Canada might seem like the natural choice. Yet for a variety of reasons, we expect Australian investment in Africa to not only continue, but grow.
Mining charter 2018 and the potential impact on health and safety of the "cannabis judgement" | JD Supra
September 2018 was an eventful month for the Mining and Natural Resources Sector in South Africa, with the announcement, by President Ramaphosa, of the Stimulus Package aimed at reviving South Africa's ailing economy through various infrastructure and rural economy development programmes, the publication of the long-awaited "Broad-Based Socio Economic Empowerment Charter for the Mining and Minerals Industry, 2018" ("Mining Charter 2018") on 27 September 2018, and the judgment of the...
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