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Review: Omoda C7 1.6 TGDI Luxury — stylish, well‑spec'd family crossover hampered by jerky take‑offs and oversized touchscreen

Omoda has become a recognised car brand name in South Africa quite quickly since its introduction in 2023, indicative of its success. It launched with the C5, which accounts for the bulk of its monthly sales here. Now, in 2026, the C5 has…

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Aecom South Africa expands Graduate Development Programme to build multidisciplinary engineers and address skills shortage

Source: Pexels. The initiative supports emerging professionals as they transition into the consulting environment, while contributing to South Africa’s need for skilled engineers, quantity surveyors, architects and infrastructure…

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Venezuela, African Energy Chamber Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Hydrocarbon Investment and Development

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ -- Venezuela is staging a deliberate return to hydrocarbon production and development as industry reforms create new opportunities for regional and international energy companies seeking…

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Venezuela Energy Week 2027 Rescheduled for Feb. 22–25 as International Investor Engagement Expands

CARACAS, Venezuela, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ -- Venezuela Energy Week 2027 – the country’s largest-ever international energy investment summit – will now take place in Caracas from February 22–25, 2027, moving from its previously…

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Coffee is Community - Creative Coffee Week Durban Gathered 200 Coffee Professionals for its Biggest Event Yet

Over 200 coffee industry leaders from all over South Africa participated in Creative Coffee Events: Durban, presented by YOCO, from 28 to 30 July 2026, to rub shoulders and learn from some of the world’s leading coffee specialists. This…

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South African-born MPA Day Makes a Global Splash with Record-Breaking 2026 Celebrations

What began as a South African initiative has become one of the world's fastest-growing ocean conservation movements, with 2026 the biggest celebration of MPA Day yet! Held annually on 1 August and now officially endorsed as a United…

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Wonderful Ways with Syrah this Winter

Every year in August we make the most of Syrah to enjoy the last stretch of winter. Rather than only celebrating this versatile variety on its National Day (21 August), we find ways to make it part of the last stretch of winter in every…

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New Vintage Release - 2024 Reserve Syrah

Every August, guests to La Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley have the opportunity to experience Shiraz (or Syrah as it is called here) in a variety of ways. As part of the estate’s celebration of National Shiraz Day (21 August)…

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Turning Empty Spaces Into Powerful Marketing Opportunities

For many businesses, marketing doesn't stop at a website, social media page or printed brochure. Every physical space where customers interact with your brand can become an opportunity to communicate your message. From a reception area to…

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How Consistent Branding Can Strengthen Your Business at Every Customer Touchpoint

In today's competitive business environment, brand visibility and consistency play an important role in how customers recognise and remember a company. From the first interaction with a business to an event, exhibition or promotional…

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Women Who Build: Practical Business Lessons from South Africa’s Female Entrepreneurs

Every successful entrepreneur has a story. We often hear about the funding round that changed everything, the expansion into a new market, or the award that recognised years of hard work. What we hear far less about are the lessons learned…

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SARS advises schools to apply for VAT deregistration effective 1 January 2026

Image source: rawpixel – 123RF.com From that date, all supplies made by schools are exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), except to the extent that a school conducts qualifying welfare activities. “Schools may therefore not charge VAT or…