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Oops! Miscommunication sees construction start on bakery but at the wrong site in Durban

eThekwini Municipality's R6. 7 million community bakery programme has encountered issues as one bakery was mistakenly built on the wrong plot of land.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Celebrating Eric Molobi: A legacy of leadership in Kagiso Trust's 40th anniversary

As Kagiso Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary, the biography of Eric Molobi unveils the inspiring journey of a leader whose legacy continues to shape South Africa's future.

Entertainment Books
Sarene Kloren|Published

Tshwane's initiative to boost employment through expanded business support centres

Tshwane aims to combat unemployment and bolster informal economies by expanding its business support centres in collaboration with the Small Enterprise Development and Financial Agency.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Why companies are reconsidering cloud: the shift back to on-premises solutions

Companies are increasingly turning away from cloud as they shift their data and workloads back to on-premises platforms, but is this the right move in a world where cloud is evolving asks Chris Badenhorst, Head of Azure Core Services at Braintree.

Business Report Opinion
Chris Badenhorst|Published

Western Cape backs Ramaphosa's cannabis and hemp foodstuffs decision

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to lift the ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs, marking a significant step towards regulatory reform in South Africa's agricultural sector.

Cape Argus News
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Western Cape Government applauds President Ramaphosa's reversal of cannabis edibles ban

Western Cape Government welcomes the lifting of the cannabis edibles ban, promoting public consultation and economic growth opportunities.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

High Court blocks protests at Gugulethu Mall

The Gugulethu Mall has been granted a court interdict against local residents and business groups who threatened to disrupt operations unless their demands for local employment and community benefits were met.

Cape Times News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Court interdicts Gugulethu residents from protests over mall employment demands

Gugulethu residents and business groups face a court interdict preventing protests at Gugulethu Mall, following a contentious dispute over employment demands and community engagement.

Cape Argus News
Chevon Booysen|Published

High Court blocks threatened protests at Gugulethu Mall amid employment dispute

The Gugulethu Mall has been granted a court interdict against local residents and business groups who threatened to disrupt operations unless their demands for local employment and community benefits were met.

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

Portfolio committee descends into chaos over SME Ombudsperson appointment

Chaos erupts in South Africa's Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development as members clash over the appointment criteria for the first SME Ombudsperson, raising concerns about transparency and procedural integrity

Sunday Independent News
Sizwe Dlamini|Published