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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Climate Change

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 2 days

Hospitality

Top travel trends to watch: Wellness, unique hotels, and the power of influencers

18 Feb 2025

Image supplied. Credit: Manoj Nawoor

Fishing

The crucial role of fisheries observers in sustainable deep-sea management

18 Feb 2025

Why working in media is still a great job

Media

Why working in media is still a great job

Chris Botha, Issued by Advertising Media Forum 17 Feb 2025

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Employee Wellness

Future of employee benefits: Custom insurance solutions for diverse teams

Pauline Magoxo and Shaun Raizenberg 11 Feb 2025

Happy Sandpit announces Culture Bus giveaway for HR students and junior HR associates

Skills Development & Training

Happy Sandpit announces Culture Bus giveaway for HR students and junior HR associates

Issued by Happy Sandpit 10 Feb 2025

Zapper introduces ‘My Cards’ feature to accelerate loyalty programmes in SA

Retail Services

Zapper introduces ‘My Cards’ feature to accelerate loyalty programmes in SA

6 Feb 2025

V&A Waterfront achieves record retail sales with over 3 million visitors in December

Retail

V&A Waterfront achieves record retail sales with over 3 million visitors in December

3 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Shaping tomorrow’s travel industry - innovation, sustainability, and purpose

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Shaping tomorrow’s travel industry - innovation, sustainability, and purpose

Olivier Perillat-Piratoine 31 Jan 2025

Unitrans drives efficiency and sustainability in mining with performance-based vehicles

Mining

Unitrans drives efficiency and sustainability in mining with performance-based vehicles

Issued by Unitrans 28 Jan 2025

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Trends

#BizTrends2025: What does IP law look like in 2025 and beyond?

Alicia van der Walt, Tshireletso Tlholoe, and Marcelle Samons 28 Jan 2025

Diary of a CMO: Is your category’s ceiling coming down on you?

Marketing

Diary of a CMO: Is your category’s ceiling coming down on you?

Mary Kyriakidi and Dr Nicki Morley, Issued by Kantar 28 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: 5 trends shaping the travel sector in 2025 and beyond

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 5 trends shaping the travel sector in 2025 and beyond

Kelly Jackson 28 Jan 2025

Inside South Africa’s leading cultures – Happy Sandpit’s Three-Day Field Trip

Skills Development & Training

Inside South Africa’s leading cultures – Happy Sandpit’s Three-Day Field Trip

Issued by Happy Sandpit 18 Oct 2024

Rennies BCD Travel launches innovative 'Vacay Layaway' programme

Hospitality

Rennies BCD Travel launches innovative 'Vacay Layaway' programme

Issued by Rennies BCD Travel 21 Jan 2025

Rennies Travel Experiences launches innovative Vacay Layaway programme

Travel

Rennies Travel Experiences launches innovative Vacay Layaway programme

Issued by Rennies BCD Travel 20 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: The future of tourism - transformative trends driving growth, sustainability, and innovation

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The future of tourism - transformative trends driving growth, sustainability, and innovation

Christy Tawii 13 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Top automotive trends for 2025

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Top automotive trends for 2025

Felipe Yagi 13 Jan 2025

Habits that build empires: 6 keys to entrepreneurial success

Entrepreneurship

Habits that build empires: 6 keys to entrepreneurial success

Allon Raiz 10 Jan 2025

Where to next for South African travellers in 2025?

Travel

Where to next for South African travellers in 2025?

Euan McNeil 3 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Tongogara Refugee Camp.

Financial Services

Mukuru: Transforming aid disbursements, payroll, and bulk payments in Malawi and Zimbabwe

3 Jan 2025

With a busy festive season meaning additional traffic on the roads, expert local tyre manufacturer, Dunlop, urges drivers to practice “planning, preparation, patience and performance” while on the roads.

Safety

Drivers: Prepare to drive responsibly over the festive period

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 17 Dec 2024

Exploring South Africa’s evolving travel trends in a post-pandemic world

Marketing

Exploring South Africa’s evolving travel trends in a post-pandemic world

Issued by KLA 12 Dec 2024

Euromonitor highlights top 100 cities for travel and business in 2024

Travel

Euromonitor highlights top 100 cities for travel and business in 2024

5 Dec 2024

2025 travel boom: South Africans plan more holidays, Marriott study shows

Travel

2025 travel boom: South Africans plan more holidays, Marriott study shows

5 Dec 2024

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Travel

Travelstart unveils 'book now, pay later' option

28 Nov 2024

Packaging innovations seal the deal in South Africa’s bottled water market

Packaging

Packaging innovations seal the deal in South Africa’s bottled water market

Issued by Insight Survey 25 Nov 2024

Stokvelex continues to empower local communities

Events & Conferencing

Stokvelex continues to empower local communities

Issued by 7Colors Communications 22 Nov 2024

New travel index uncovers SA’s best holiday road trip gems

Travel

New travel index uncovers SA’s best holiday road trip gems

25 Nov 2024

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Travel

Bryte Travel Index 2024: Key trends shaping the road ahead for SA travellers

21 Nov 2024

Driving safety forward: Netstar’s 4-year commitment to transforming scholar transport

Safety

Driving safety forward: Netstar’s 4-year commitment to transforming scholar transport

Mpho Muvhango, Issued by Altron 12 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Retail

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 12 Nov 2024

Cargo movement resumes at Lebombo Border

Logistics & Transport

Cargo movement resumes at Lebombo Border

11 Nov 2024

South Africa ignites summer tourism with 'Gimme Summer That Sho’t Left'

Tourism

South Africa ignites summer tourism with 'Gimme Summer That Sho’t Left'

Robin Fredericks 5 Nov 2024

Lessons from Las Vegas

Software

Lessons from Las Vegas

Issued by BET Software 30 Oct 2024

It’s wild how much potential there is: Unlocking the power of South Africa’s wildlife tourism

South African Tourism

It’s wild how much potential there is: Unlocking the power of South Africa’s wildlife tourism

Issued by South African Tourism 30 Oct 2024

From longer stays to local foods: Here’s what’s defining travel in 2025

Travel

From longer stays to local foods: Here’s what’s defining travel in 2025

Miguel Farinha 28 Oct 2024

Financial Services

The two-pot lid is lifted – and providing for education is a priority for South Africans

17 Oct 2024

SA's new energy vehicle market: Trends, challenges, and insurance implications

Fuel & Energy

SA's new energy vehicle market: Trends, challenges, and insurance implications

14 Oct 2024

Eduvos celebrates success at prestigious Gold Pack Awards

Higher Education

Eduvos celebrates success at prestigious Gold Pack Awards

Issued by Eduvos 14 Oct 2024

5 hospitality trends for SA’s summer season

Hospitality

5 hospitality trends for SA’s summer season

Michelle Cyster 11 Oct 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Mazda places dogs at the wheel in its latest ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Mazda places dogs at the wheel in its latest ad

Brendan Seery 7 Oct 2024

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Criminal Law

NPA scores Steinhoff victory

27 Sep 2024

City of Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride service gets some bold new changes

Public Transport

City of Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride service gets some bold new changes

27 Sep 2024

Prepare for a safe holiday on the roads

Safety

Prepare for a safe holiday on the roads

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 20 Sep 2024

Contiki launches first-ever dedicated trip to Albania

Travel

Contiki launches first-ever dedicated trip to Albania

Issued by Urban Espresso 25 Sep 2024

Steve Babaeko, Tsiletso Rangaka and Andrea Quaye on the stage. Source: Karabo Ledwaba.

Advertising

How 2 African creatives won at Cannes Lions through trust and collaboration

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Sep 2024

Tourism

Euromonitor: SA sees 40% rise in tourism, surpassing 8 million visitors

11 Sep 2024