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Glenrose Xaba kicks off SPAR Grand Prix title defence with victory in Cape Town
Glenrose Xaba kickstarts her SPAR Grand Prix title defence with a dominant win in the Cape Town 10K Challenge. The South African marathon record holder outlines her goals for the year, including World Championships qualification. Read more about her race, training, and future plans.
Manager flees during raid on Eastern Cape store selling expired goods
During a raid in Butterworth, the manager of a liquor store fled as authorities confiscated expired alcohol and hygiene products, raising concerns about public health.
Manager flees during raid on Butterworth liquor store selling expired goods
It is not the first time that this store has been found selling expired alcohol and as a result, the manager fled the store during the raid.
Proteas suffer setback against Jamaica after Smith’s injury
South Africa’s Spar netball Proteas faced a challenging start to the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, losing 55-47 to Jamaica as key player Nicola Smith suffered an injury
Back-to-school essentials puts heavy financial burden on South African parents
Parents grapple with mounting back-to-school expenses as stationery and uniform costs surge into thousands of rands.
Spar’s Christmas campaign delivers joy to women and children in need
Spar’s ‘A Christmas Like No Other’ campaign delivers R2 million worth of groceries and essentials to women and children in need across South Africa.
Spar is targeting affluent shoppers in 2025, with their first premium store to open around April
The retailer is now targeting more affluent shoppers and is planning to open as many as four premium stores next year.
Spar distinguishes sell-by and best before dates amid spaza shop food contamination cases
Spar explains the critical differences between sell-by, best before, and use-by dates, urging consumers to make informed choices to avoid food safety risks amid rising food insecurity in South Africa.
Food prices must fall, say experts
EXPERTS are baffled at how families are forced to fork out more for basic commodities, even though the factors that caused the cost of food production and supply to spike in recent years were subdued for much of 2024.
Excitement surrounds new netball kits from PUMA and Netball South Africa
The kits are inspired by teams who are fuelled by passion
National Consumer Commission keeps close tabs on porridge recall following deaths of three children
The National Consumer Commission is keeping a close eye on developments following the nationwide porridge product recall after the deaths of three children in the Eastern Cape.
Instant porridge recalled after deaths of three children
Namib Mills, has launched an investigation after three children died, allegedly after consuming its Top Score Instant Porridge, in the Eastern Cape.
Namib Mills pulls Top Score Instant Porridge from shelves following deaths of three children in Eastern Cape
Namibian company, Namib Mills, has launched an investigation after three children died allegedly after consuming its Top Score Instant Porridge, in the Eastern Cape.
Glenrose Xaba gunning for another victory in Gqeberha
Glenrose Xaba will be the one to beat the Spar Women’s 10km Challenge in Gqeberha this weekend.
Here's how much more the average CEO earns compared to a worker
The average unweighted ratio between the total CEO remuneration and the total lowest earner is 597, according to a report.
Running through life
Runner shows her talent for running by competing and completing 106 Spar Women’s races.
Two local businesses see a gap as food and grocery delivery companies neglect townships
Delivery services have revolutionised the way many South Africans shop, but this convenience is often not extended to all parts of the city.
WATCH: No more pink dress - the TikTok-famous domestic worker who runs with her neighbour receives running gear
Maryke Nel and Nesta, the TikTok-famous South African running duo, have been kitted out in matching running gear.
Spar has been approved for listing on A2X
Spar Group Limited has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X).