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From precision to innovation
WHEN Mihiar Ayoubi joined BMW three decades ago, he entered a world obsessed with precision engineering and the pursuit of the ultimate driving machine.
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September 26, 2025
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From ruthless to patient? Sundowns’ curious faith in Cardoso
MAMELODI Sundowns have always set themselves apart with an unforgiving culture.
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September 26, 2025
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Gold glitters for Zimbabwean luxury crocodile skins supplier, Padenga
GOLD is glittering for Zimbabwean crocodile skin supplier, Padenga Holdings, as luxury markets reels from global economic uncertainty and a growing shift to bullion as a store of value.
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September 26, 2025
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Deal to revive ferrochrome smelters ready - minister
The move is aimed at saving thousands of jobs in the embattled power sector
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September 26, 2025
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Home hopes, Euro dreams – South Africa’s franchises look to tame the URC
WITH the new United Rugby Championship (URC) season getting underway this weekend, all eyes will be fixed on the South African franchises — the Bulls, Sharks, Stormers, and Lions — to see where they will end up in the competition.
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September 26, 2025
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A look at SA’s most affordable electric vehicle
THOSE of us in the industry have always maintained that for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) to increase their market share in South Africa, it needs to be a small and affordable car that can attract the masses.
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September 26, 2025
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The Heritage ROI: unlocking South Africa’s creative economy for growth
SOUTH Africans celebrate Heritage Day as a moment of pride in our languages, rituals, music, cuisine, and sacred sites. But there is a tougher economic truth we cannot ignore: our arts, heritage, and creative industries remain underperforming assets.
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September 26, 2025
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Education department’s budget crisis deepens
Officials warn of catastrophic consequences as funding runs out
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September 26, 2025
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SA, US move closer to reciprocal deal
SOUTH Africa and the US are edging closer to formal negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, following weeks of intensive engagements aimed at resolving longstanding tariff disputes and strengthening bilateral economic ties.
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September 26, 2025
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The Shepherd can see them home
MIKE MILLER holds a strong hand with three runners on the turf in the Middle Stakes that heads the card at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening.
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September 26, 2025
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Good workplace habits for employee success
Here are twelve habits to adopt in the workplace no matter what your posi- tion...
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September 26, 2025
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New tax regulations for South African influencers and gig workers
SOUTH African social influencers and gig economy participants are now firmly in Sars’ crosshairs, following the revenue authority's announcement of a new taxpayer segment aimed at tightening compliance in the digital space.
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September 26, 2025
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Choosing the right funeral cover for your family’s dignity
IN many South African communities, a funeral is more than a private family matter. It is a cultural commitment that brings neighbours, relatives, and friends together to honour the life of someone who has passed away, and to give them a dignified sendoff.
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September 26, 2025
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African banks brace for Eurobond refinancing
ABSA and Standard Bank are among 12 African banks with outstanding Eurobonds that Moody's says will likely be refinanced through a combination of capital markets sources, including newer long-term Euro and dollar-denominated bonds, lending market instruments the finance institutions’ own foreign currency liquidity.
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September 26, 2025
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Contepomi: Argentina want to give Springboks ‘a good run for their money’
ARGENTINA coach Felipe Contepomi refuses to get carried away by his team’s giant-killing acts this year, insisting the Pumas are taking their evolution one match at a time.
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September 26, 2025
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SAPS expert reveals police minister's unlawful decision to disband task team
SUSPENDED Police Minister Senzo Mchunu did not have the authority to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) as the decision fell outside his authoritative mandate.
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September 26, 2025
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Accept Cookies can be a tasty treat
THE highest rated event at the eight race meeting at Turffontein Inside on Sunday is a MR 92 handicap for fillies and mares and Accept Cookies could go marching on.
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September 26, 2025
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Consumer confidence plunges as SA faces economic headwinds
SOUTH Africa's consumer confidence took another knock in the third quarter of 2025, with the FNB/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) falling from -10 to -13, sparking renewed concern about the outlook for household spending and economic growth.
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September 26, 2025
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The strategic value of ACSA’s retail programme
THE aviation sector in South Africa presents unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurial development, with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) positioned at the epicentre of this transformation.
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September 26, 2025
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Relocated rhino gorges bakkie in anger
DID YOU see the video of a rhino gorging a bakkie?
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September 26, 2025
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Over 100 illegal immigrants arrested
LABOUR BLITZ
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September 26, 2025
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McIlroy says Bryson matchup would be ‘wonderful’
RORY Mcllroy says facing Bryson DeChambeau in a Ryder Cup grudge match would be “wonderful” after their verbal feud intensified this week, but he’s more concerned about Europe winning in America.
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September 26, 2025
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Barloworld revenue drops 10%, takeover phase gets into gear
BARLOWORLD said revenue from its heavy equipment and starch and glucose sales fell by 10% to R33.6 billion in the 11 months to August 31.
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September 26, 2025
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Proteas Women's warm-up match abandoned due to rain in Colombo
Proteas Women lost vital time in the park yesterday as their first ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh Women was abandoned due to rain.
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September 26, 2025
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October forecast: Diesel prices set to decrease, while petrol prices may rise
THE LATEST data from the Central Energy Fund shows that diesel is set for a slight decrease in the coming month.
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September 26, 2025
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Producer prices up 2.1% in August on rising food and beverage inflation
SOUTH Africa’s annual producer price inflation (PPI) for final manufactured goods quickened to 2.1% in August, up from 1.5% in July, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported yesterday.
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September 26, 2025
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MORE AFGHANS ARRIVE IN GERMANY
A NEW group of Afghans who had been promised refuge in Germany arrived in the country this week, the latest to escape months of limbo in Pakistan
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September 26, 2025
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Hendrikse swtiches to flyhalf for Sharks URC opener
SHARKS coach John Plumtree has looked to Jaden Hendrikse to solve a flyhalf crisis going into Friday night's United Rugby Championship opener against the Warriors in Glasgow.
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September 26, 2025
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Apartheid police culpable for ANC cadre's murder in KwaZulu-Natal, inquest finds
THE Durban Magistrates' Court has ruled that apartheid-era police and askaris were responsible for the killing of Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) cadre Velemseni Mthunzi Njakazi in 1991, bringing long-awaited closure to his family.
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September 26, 2025
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Guinea PM reiterates promise for election
GUINEAS prime minister this week reiterated his military government's commitment to holding legislative and presidential elections this year, one day after authorities announced that voters had ushered in a new constitution.
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