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VIK IN CHILE IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE WORLD'S 50 BEST VINEYARDS 2025 EQS-News: 50 Best / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous VIK IN CHILE IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE WORLD'S 50 BEST VINEYARDS 2025 19.11.2025 / 12:10 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Emerging technologies and virtual medicine in obesity management
License Copyright (c) 2025 F H Van Zyl, M Noeth, P N Diab, M Conradie-Smit, W May This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. The SAMJ is published under an Attribution-Non Commercial International Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY-NC 4.0) License. Under this license, authors agree to make articles available to users, without permission or fees, for any lawful, non-commercial purpose.
Louw Barnardt Named Finalist in 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Louw Barnardt has been named a finalist in the 2025 Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The recognition highlights his leadership in growing a globally recognised financial advisory firm and celebrates South Africa’s renewed entrepreneurial confidence ahead of a pivotal year for SMEs. -- Louw Barnardt, Co-founder and Managing Director of Outsourced CFO, has been named a finalist in the Medium Business category of the 2025 Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
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Outsourced CFO will host a free LinkedIn Live event on 15 October, 2025, led by Co-founder Dana Pretorius, exploring how finance teams can use automation and AI to streamline operations, improve forecasting, and build scalable systems that drive smarter, faster business growth.
Outsourced CFO Named CapeBPO Awards 2025 Semi-Finalist
-- Outsourced CFO (OCFO), a globally recognised financial consulting and advisory firm, has been named a semi-finalist in the “Top Shared Service Centre” category at the CapeBPO Awards 2025. The recognition highlights OCFO’s role in building world-class finance functions for scaling businesses and its contribution to positioning South Africa as a competitive outsourcing destination.
Born Too Soon: Every story counts: lessons in ethical, inclusive storytelling from born too soon - Reproductive Health
Of the 13.4 million preterm babies born yearly, the Born Too Soon movement (2023) shared just a few powerful stories to underscore the human experience behind the statistics [9]. The campaign featured ten individual stories that reflected on personal experiences, loss, community, and hope for the future of addressing preterm birth and stillbirth.
Born too soon: accelerating change to 2030 and beyond - Reproductive Health
To reduce the burden of preterm birth and optimise high-quality maternal and newborn care in the next decade, this paper outlines four key actions; invest, implement, integrate, and innovate. Increasing investment is essential to meeting the SDG targets for maternal and newborn survival and the Global Strategy target for stillbirth prevention [38]. Allocating resources to maternal and newborn health is not just an expenditure—it is a highly effective investment with substantial returns.
Sources of evidence, pathways, and processes to support disability-inclusive decision-making in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
Citation: Useh ER, Trafford Z, Changole P, Hunt X (2025) Sources of evidence, pathways, and processes to support disability-inclusive decision-making in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. PLOS Glob Public Health 5(5): e0004555.
Factors motivating maternal healthcare clients to use mHealth interventions in rural Malawi
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Maliwichi P, Chigona W, Malata A (2025) Factors motivating maternal healthcare clients to use mHealth interventions in rural Malawi. PLOS Digit Health 4(4): e0000805. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0000805 Editor: Josephine Nabukenya, Makerere University, UGANDA Received: June 7, 2024; Accepted: February 27, 2025; Published: April 22, 2025 Copyright: © 2025 Maliwichi et al.
Launch drive: New 2.4L turbo-diesel engine is the star of GWM’s updated P300 bakkie
By Khulekani On Wheels / on March 26th, 2025 / in Car Reviews, featured By Otsile Kadiege GWM South Africa recently invited us to the launch of the updated and renamed P-Series bakkie which is now known as the P300 which of course slots beneath the larger, more premium and feature-packed P500. New to the updated P300 is subtle yet notable exterior updates, a completely redesigned interior, new technologies and a new P500-sourced diesel engine with more power and torque. What’s new outside?
Disposal by Zaad Holdings Proprietary Limited of shares in certain African businesses - 26/03/2025
Category 2 announcement: Disposal by Zaad Holdings Proprietary Limited of shares in certain African businesses ZEDER INVESTMENTS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number: 2006/019240/06) Share code: ZED ISIN: ZAE000088431 LEI: 37890022AF5FD117D649 Main Board - General Segment ("Zeder" or "the Company") CATEGORY 2 ANNOUNCEMENT: DISPOSAL BY ZAAD HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY LIMITED OF SHARES IN CERTAIN AFRICAN BUSINESSES Unless defined in the body of this...
Toyota unveils fully-electric C-HR+ with Lexus inspired looks and 600 km range
By Khulekani On Wheels / on March 17th, 2025 / in Car News, Electric, featured By Otsile Kadiege Back in June 2023, Toyota unveiled the all-new, second-generation C-HR which received major updates and competes in the subcompact crossover SUV segment. Toyota recently revealed the a larger, all-electric version of the C-HR dubbed C-HR+. The C-HR+ is an all-new battery electric model that is set to be a bold, stylish and highly capable competitor at the heart of Europe’s C-SUV BEV market.
ACL - ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED - ACL - Disposal of property and rental enterprise to K2024668522 (South Africa) Proprietary Limited - 14/03/2025
ACL - Disposal of property and rental enterprise to K2024668522 (South Africa) Proprietary Limited ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration Number: 1989/002164/06) Share Code: ACL ISIN: ZAE000134961 ("ArcelorMittal South Africa" or the "Company") DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND RENTAL ENTERPRISE TO K2024668522 (SOUTH AFRICA) PROPRIETARY LIMITED 1.
Handré Pollard heading back to Vodacom Bulls.
By Kevin Rademeyer. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the rugby world, two-time World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard is set to return to the Vodacom Bulls at the conclusion of the current English Premiership season.
Alexander wins her second Jabra Ladies Classic title.
By Michael Vlismas. CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – South Africa’s Casandra Alexander held her nerve to lift the Jabra Ladies Classic trophy for the second time in her career, and becoming the first multiple winner of this Sunshine Ladies Tour title since 2019. Alexander went into the final day with a two-shot lead after bettering the women’s course record during the second round, and closed with a 67 to win by four shots on 14 under par.
Orange level 5 weather warning for Gauteng and other parts of SA.
By Cornelia Le Roux. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an Orange Level 5 warning for disruptive rainfall in Gauteng and over the central parts of North West on Monday, 17 February through to Thursday, 20 February. The heavy on-and-off showers are expected to start on Sunday evening already across the North West and Gauteng provinces, including the northern region of Free State, Highveld areas of Mpumalanga and south-western Limpopo.
Nienaber cruises to seven-shot win in NTT DATA Pro-Am.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Wilco Nienaber produced the most dominant performance of his career as he won his second NTT DATA Pro-Am title by seven strokes at Fancourt on Sunday. Nienaber closed out a wire-to-wire victory that began with a 60 in the first round and ended with a 70 on the Montagu course on Sunday for a winning score of 27 under par. Jean-Paul Strydom finished second on 20 under par with a closing 66.
'It has been a good summit, we are consolidating the AU' |Ramaphosa.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his satisfaction with the outcomes of the African Union’s 38th ordinary session of heads of state. Ramaphosa participated in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The summit was held under the theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations’ from 15 – 16 February.
Du Toit claims dramatic playoff victory in NTT DATA Ladies Pro-Am.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Danielle du Toit stared down seasoned champion Lee-Anne Pace to claim her maiden Sunshine Ladies Tour win in a playoff on Fancourt’s Montagu course on Sunday during the NTT Data Ladies Pro-Am. Du Toit carded a five-under par 67 final round to take her to 10-under and secure the tournament lead. Pace then birdied the par five 18th hole with a final round score of four-under-par 68 to draw level on 10-under for the tournament and to force the playoff.
Tau lauds appointment of Lerato Mataboge as AU Infrastructure and Energy Commissioner.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the election of Lerato Mataboge as the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, describing it as a “momentous achievement” for South Africa especially. Mataboge is currently the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition exports deputy director-general.
Nienaber closes in on NTT DATA Pro-Am glory.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Wilco Nienaber will take a commanding six-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round of the NTT DATA Pro-Am as he seeks to become only the fourth golfer in the history of this tournament to win the title twice. With a third round of 66 on Fancourt’s Montagu course on Saturday, Nienaber climbed to 25 under par overall and remained in control of a tournament that he has led from day one following an incredible opening round of 60.
Marmoush hits first-half hat-trick as Man City go fourth.
Staff Reporter. Omar Marmoush scored a 14-minute hat-trick as Manchester City blew Newcastle away 4-0 at the Etihad to gain an upper hand in the race for a Champions League place. Marmoush, who joined City for £59m from Eintracht Frankfurt last month, clearly has a long way to go before he can get close to the authentic Liverpool version – but broke his scoring duck in style after four matches without a goal.
Dlamini hoping to make history in NTT DATA Ladies Pro-Am at Fancourt.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Nobuhle Dlamini tightened her grip on this year’s NTT Data Ladies Pro-Am and is seeking her own unique place in the history of this tournament as its first multiple champion. Dlamini – who won the event in 2019 – signed for a second round of 70 on Fancourt’s Montagu course on Saturday to share a one-stroke lead with Norway’s Tina Mazarino on seven under par. Mazarino added a second round of 69 on the Outeniqua.
Rwandan-backed M23 fighters seize Bukavu airport before African Union summit.
Staff Reporter. The Rwanda-backed M23 fighters claim to have taken control of Kavumu airport serving Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The airport, primarily used for NGO and military flights and where DRC troops had been stationed, was the last significant military barrier for the rebel forces before reaching the city of more than one million people – the second largest in the region – which is 30km (19 miles) away.
New mom Dlamini has extra motivation to lead NTT DATA Ladies Pro-Am at Fancourt.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Nobuhle Dlamini capitalised on perfect weather conditions during the first round of the NTT DATA Ladies Pro-Am at Fancourt on Friday and secured the lead in the first event on this year’s Sunshine Ladies Tour with a five-under-par 67. The 33-year old Dlamini – a former champion of this event – opened her tournament on the Outeniqua course and carded seven birdies, five of which came on the back nine and which played as her first nine.
Sinner slapped with three-month ban after reaching agreement with WADA.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. World No 1 Jannik Sinner will serve a three-month ban from tennis after reaching an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive drug tests in 2024. Sinner has accepted a period of ineligibility that suspends him from playing from February 9 until May 4. He will be eligible to play in the year’s next Grand Slam event, the French Open, which starts on 19 May.
Red-hot Nienaber takes control in NTT DATA Pro-Am.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Wilco Nienaber produced two of the finest days of golf that felt like one long day all on its own as he shot rounds of 60 and then 66 to lead the NTT DATA Pro-Am by three strokes at Fancourt on Friday. Nienaber returned on Friday morning to complete his first round – which had been suspended on Thursday because of heavy rain – and did so with a remarkable 60 on the Outeniqua.
Three people convicted in Michael Schumacher blackmail plot.
Staff Reporter. A German court has found three people guilty of attempting to blackmail the family of Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher, with the plot leader sentenced to three years in prison. All three, including the 53-year-old ringleader and his son, were found guilty on Wednesday by the Wuppertal district court of trying to extract money with the threat of releasing videos and photos of the former world champion.
Blaauw holds clubhouse lead as weather challenges NTT DATA Pro-Am field.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Jacques Blaauw beat the weather and the fading light to post an impressive nine-under-par 63 for the clubhouse lead on a difficult opening day of the NTT DATA Pro-Am at Fancourt on Thursday. Heavy rain forced a lengthy suspension of the first round of this Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour co-sanctioned tournament and resulted in two restarts as the three golf courses of The Links, Montagu and Outeniqua recovered from the downpour.
Gatland leaves Wales job midway through Six Nations.
Gareth Griffiths, BBC Sport Journalist. Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach during the Six Nations after a record 14 successive Test match defeats. Gatland, 61, was contracted until the 2027 World Cup but has departed by mutual consent, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) confirmed. Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt will take over as interim head coach for the remaining three games of the Six Nations.
NTT DATA Pro-Am to showcase men's and ladies' pro golf at Fancourt.
By Michael Vlismas. GEORGE, Western Cape – Fancourt will be a true showcase of professional golf this week at the NTT DATA Men’s and Ladies’ Pro-Ams, with the men’s tournament celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the Sunshine Tour’s most historic tournaments with past champions including Major winners, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup stars, and former world number ones.
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Disposal by Accelerate of its proportionate ownership in the Portside Office Tower ACCELERATE PROPERTY FUND LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Registration Number: 2005/015057/06 Share Code: APF ISIN: ZAE000185815 Bond code: APFE LEI: 378900D514788C447E45 (Approved as a REIT by the JSE) ("the Company" or "APF" or "Accelerate") DISPOSAL BY ACCELERATE OF ITS PROPORTIONATE OWNERSHIP IN THE PORTSIDE OFFICE TOWER 1.
The effectiveness of community-wide screening for pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review
Keywords Tuberculosis Screening Community-wide intervention Tuberculosis case finding This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of community-wide tuberculosis screening, focusing on randomised controlled trials in high-burden communities. The intervention involved screening all community members using any test, to identify presumptive TB cases. Comparators included standard care or other interventions without community-wide screening.
Good practices to optimise the performance of maternal and neonatal quality improvement teams: Results from a longitudinal qualitative evaluation in South Africa, before, and during COVID-19
Citation: Odendaal W, Tomlinson M, Goga A, Singh Y, Kauchali S, Marshall C, et al. (2024) Good practices to optimise the performance of maternal and neonatal quality improvement teams: Results from a longitudinal qualitative evaluation in South Africa, before, and during COVID-19. PLoS ONE 19(11): e0314024.
Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona.
Staff Reporter. Jorge Martin claimed his first MotoGP title with a third-place finish at the season-ending race in Barcelona, which was won by his nearest challenger Francesco Bagnaia. Italian Bagnaia started the day 19 points behind Martin, but victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was not enough to overhaul the Spaniard. “I am completely shocked,” said Pramac rider Martin, who took the title by 10 points. “This is for my family, for the people who are supporting me, this is for them.
Home favourite Burmester wins Vodacom Origins final.
By Michael Vlismas. George, Western Cape – There’s no place like home, and Dean Burmester certainly feels it. Burmester’s return home to the Sunshine Tour this week saw him win the Vodacom Origins of Golf Final at Oubaai Golf Estate by seven strokes on Sunday, matching the second largest margin of victory in the history of this series. Jared Harvey owns the record for the largest margin of victory with his eight-stroke triumph in 2017.
Fritz outlasts Zverev to reach ATP Finals title match.
Katie Falkingham, BBC Sport Journalist. Taylor Fritz became the first American to reach the ATP Finals title match in 18 years as he defeated Alexander Zverev in a thrilling three sets. Fritz progressed to Sunday’s final in Turin, Italy, with a 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-3) victory – his fourth over the German second seed this year alone. He will face the winner of tonight’s second semi-final between world number one Jannik Sinner and Norway’s Casper Ruud.
Burmester takes control in Vodacom Origins Final.
By Michael Vlismas. George, Western Cape – Dean Burmester signed for a bogey-free 63 to earn himself a three-stroke lead going into Sunday’s final round of the Vodacom Origins of Golf Final at Oubaai Golf Estate. On another magnificent day on the Garden Route, Burmester teed off the third round chasing the lead of Jean Hugo and immediately made an impact with his four birdies in his first five holes.
Zverev defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thriller to make it through to semi-finals.
By Emma Smith, BBC Sport journalist. @ATP. Carlos Alcaraz is on the verge of exiting the 2024 ATP Finals following a straight-set defeat by Alexander Zverev in Turin. Second seed Zverev secured top spot in the group with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 win and will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals. Alcaraz, who only won one of his three group matches, must await the result of tonight’s match between Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud.
Hugo chasing more Vodacom Origins of Golf glory.
By Michael Vlismas George, Western Cape – Tiger Woods had the Arnold Palmer Invitational and his eight wins there. Jack Nicklaus had an affinity for The Masters with his six victories. Gary Player has his 13 Investec South African Open titles. And Jean Hugo has the Vodacom Origins of Golf series. With his 12 victories in total, Hugo is the undisputed master of the longest running pro-am series of tournaments on the Sunshine Tour.
Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment for Pregnant People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in South Africa: A Modeling Analysis of Clinical Benefits and Risks
Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death among people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; PWH) globally [1]. Tuberculosis incidence during pregnancy and post partum is higher than during other periods [2–4]. Pregnancy may be an opportune time to offer tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT), given higher tuberculosis mortality risk and higher engagement in care relative to other periods [5, 6].
UK agency seeks to help South African industry to decarbonise.
By Rebecca Campbell. The UK Energy Systems Catapult sought to help South Africa leapfrog the errors the UK had made, in seeking to create a net-zero carbon emissions energy system. So highlighted Energy Systems Catapult advisor Brendan O’Neill, addressing the Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference (SASEC) 2024, via video link from the UK, on Thursday. SASEC was being held in Somerset West, near Cape Town. The Catapult was an independent entity, he explained.
Oliver Bekker dialled in with 62 at Vodacom Origins.
By Michael Vlismas. George, Western Cape – Oliver Bekker produced a phenomenal 10-under-par 62 to lead the first round of the Vodacom Origins of Golf Final at Oubaai Golf Estate on Thursday. Although there was placing in round one, Bekker’s bogey-free round was still just one shot off the joint course record held by course designer Ernie Els and Sunshine Tour professional Jovan Rebula.
PCWGE - CORESOLUTIONS FUND MANAGERS (RF) PROPRIETARY LIMITED - Listing of CoreSolutions - 14/11/2024
Listing of CoreSolutions CoreSolutions Fund Managers (RF) Proprietary Limited Wealth Global Equity CoreSolutions AMETF Share code: PCWGE ISIN: ZAE000334157 Portfolio in the CoreSolutions Exchange Traded Fund Scheme registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002, managed by CoreSolutions Fund Managers (RF) Proprietary Limited ("CoreSolutions") (incorporated in South Africa on 17 October 2017). 1.
Telkom executes search and seizure court order on company that stole customer data.
By Daniel Puchert. Telkom said it executed a search and seizure court order obtained from the Gauteng High Court against a third-party company that was alleged to have fraudulently accessed client data in September. The search and seizure operation was carried out on the premises of the Johannesburg-based company and the residence of a Telkom franchisee employee.
Burmester and Grace back for more Vodacom Origins glory.
By Michael Vlismas. George, Western Cape – Dean Burmester and Branden Grace are both back on the Sunshine Tour this week, and back on a Vodacom Origins of Golf series that was an early catalyst for the successful international careers they’ve enjoyed. The Sunshine Tour stars are part of a strong field that will tee off Thursday’s first round of the Vodacom Origins of Golf Final at Oubaai Golf Estate, wrapping up another season of the longest-running pro-am series on the Tour.
Electoral Commission on cCandidates contesting Municipal By-elections in Eastern Cape and Western Cape, 20 Nov
The Electoral Commission will on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, hold municipal by-elections in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces to be contested by 18 political party candidates from 11 political parties. Ward 23 in the Raymond Mhlaba Municipality - EC129, will be contested by the following candidates: 1. Ndileka Rosemary Xameni of the Africa National Congress (ANC), 2. André Van Rayner of the Democratic Alliance (DA); 3. Nyameko Zweni of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP); 4.
China's FAW Trucks to inject R200m into Coega SEZ.
By Terri-Ann Brouwers. Coega Development Corporation has announced a substantial R200 million investment by FAW Trucks South Africa, noting its significance for the automotive sector. According to Asanda Xawuka, executive manager for business development at the corporation, the investment injection is intended to expand FAW SA’s existing plant to increase production capacity from 5 000 to 8 000 units per annum.
Matfield and Ndungane impressed with the 'Springboks' of SA golf.
By Michael Vlismas. George, Western Cape – South African rugby legend Victor Matfield believes golf is perhaps the country’s only other sport that consistently matches the Springboks in terms of success on the international stage and depth in talent, while fellow Bok Akona Ndungane is equally impressed with the country’s young golf stars. Matfield and Ndungane, both passionate golfers, are no stranger to the Sunshine Tour’s brightest young stars as they regularly play in the pro-ams on the Tour.
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