TIGER BRANDS DELIVERS STRONG FIRST HALF DESPITE CONTINUED CHALLENGING CONSUMER ENVIRONMENT

Performance underpinned by like-for-like volume growth and significant traction on portfolio optimisation Tiger Brands has delivered a strong set of results for the six months ended 31 March 2025, achieved through a continued focus on driving value for consumers, executing key strategic priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives of logistics optimisation, value engineering and factory efficiencies….

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ABOVE-INFLATION EXCISE DUTY HIKES ON LIQUOR SQUEEZE JOB CREATION, WARNS BASA

The Minister of Finance’s decision to proceed with an above-inflation excise increase on beer in Budget 3.0 is intensifying pressure on beer producers and is likely to further encourage the illicit alcohol trade, warns the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA). South Africa’s beer producers continue to face escalating input costs, weakening consumer demand, and…

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A NEW ERA FOR AFRICAN URBAN LEADERSHIP

The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are two of South Africa’s most dynamic and forward-thinking metropolises, have been appointed as the Co-Chairs of the Urban 20 (U20) for the 2025 cycle, following the handover from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in November 2024. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone not only for South Africa but for the…

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RECLAIMING OF GAUTENG: ONE OPERATION AT A TIME

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) in collaboration with the South African Police Services(SAPS), Metropolitan Municipal Police Departments (MPDs), local and district municipalities hosted the Integrated Provincial Service Delivery Operations on Wednesday the 4 of June 2025. The programme took place at Mehlareng Stadium Tembisa in the city of Ekuruleni. The focus was on addressing thorny…

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ESKOM AND KEPCO KPS ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO COLLABORATE ON RESEARCH AND ENSURE CONTINUOUS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd. (KEPCO KPS) to establish a strategic partnership focused on non-commercial research, technical consulting, and innovation. This agreement sets out a framework for collaboration aimed at enhancing Eskom’s operational performance and supporting its long-term sustainability objectives. Under the MoU signed…

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JMPD OFFICER SHARES JOURNEY THROUGH GMBLING- ADDICTION- DICE OF DISPAIR BOOK

Brümilda Swartbooi  Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Officer Sibongile Nkabinde has bravely unveiled her 18-year battle with gambling addiction and her subsequent journey to recovery in her new book, Dice of Despair. The raw and unfiltered account, launched on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Roodepoort Theatre, is now officially available for purchase. Nkabinde describes the…

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