Township rent is rising for the right reasons
In townships, better design and basics are changing the rental game. Where landlords invest in livable space and safety, tenants are paying more—because dignity, reliability and Wi-Fi now count as non-negotiables. By Ray Leathern – The South African South Africa’s township rental market is getting sharper—and pricier where quality improves. Property financier Nqobi Malinga says
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From closures to localisation: A new playbook for autos
Tariff pain can be a turning point. With 30% US duties squeezing exports, South Africa’s auto industry should turn transformation into strategy—using AIS, ESD and localisation to protect jobs, unlock capital, compete. By Kebalepile Matlhak – BizCommunity South Africa’s auto industry is under pressure. A 30% US tariff on locally made components lands just as
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When a cancelled marathon fed a city
When the Cape Town Marathon was called off before sunrise, a different kind of endurance kicked in. Within hours, Woolworths redirected hundreds of kilograms of fresh food to local charities—ensuring not a single item went to waste. Woolworths, the official food sponsor of the 2025 Cape Town Marathon, had prepared to feed 24,000 runners along
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Iwisa No.1 Turns Heritage Into a Platform for Bold Young Designers
Iwisa No.1’s Fills Bold Designer Search proves heritage can drive creativity. The competition gives young South Africans the space, confidence, and backing to turn cultural identity into powerful streetwear — and opportunity. Iwisa No.1’s first Fills Bold Designer Search has done more than name a winner. It’s set out to shift the narrative — showing
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Three-percent levy won’t fix transformation — real ESD does
South Africa’s proposed “3-for-3” scheme, which would allow unlisted companies to pay three percent of their gross revenue in exchange for automatic Level-3 BEE status, may seem straightforward. But it’s a shortcut that risks undoing years of hard work toward genuine enterprise and supplier development (ESD). By Business Tech Paying a fixed share of gross
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Corporate SA Pours R20bn into ESD—But Almost Half the Targets Still Aren’t Met
South African corporates channel about R20 billion a year into Enterprise and Supplier Development, yet nearly 40% of ESD targets are not being met. Unconventional CA’s co-founder, Jameel Khan, says too many programmes are treated as a tick-box to boost B-BBEE scores rather than a lever for real SMME growth, with unemployment still at 33%
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Sustainability drives Isanti Glass
Isanti Glass, South Africa’s only black-owned Level 1 B-BBEE glass packaging manufacturer, ties business excellence to transformation and environmental stewardship. Based in Johannesburg and part of Proudly South African, the company combines local manufacturing strength with a clear buy-local stance. By Business Day Its amber, flint and emerald containers use, on average, up to 50
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SA’s informal economy is a hidden powerhouse
South Africa’s informal economy is far larger and more dynamic than it’s often given credit for, described as a trillion-rand micro-economy reshaping views on unemployment and opportunity. Street vendors, spaza shops and township entrepreneurs are central to this story. By Marius Fenwick – Moneyweb The article challenges headline unemployment statistics by highlighting activity that falls
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Bybit strengthens its footprint in South Africa
Bybit is expanding in South Africa with a push that combines partnerships, seamless rand access and new scholarship programmes. The exchange says it aims to be the country’s most trusted and user-friendly crypto platform in 2025. By Bybit – Moneyweb A strategic partnership with Altify Capital is designed to give local traders easier access to
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