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More must be done to tackle illicit tobacco trade in SA

Regulatory

More must be done to tackle illicit tobacco trade in SA

1 day

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

WTO chief calls for trade overhaul to meet new world order

Olivia Le Poidevin 1 day

Image credit: The Green Connection

Mining

Mining companies and land rights in South Africa: how environmentalists have used the law to defend communities

Mzingaye Brilliant Xaba 2 days

Source: GroundUp/Peter Luhanga

Construction & Engineering

Court blocks building along Cape Town’s Diep River floodplain

Peter Luhanga 3 days

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil climbs as Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping

Sam Li and Siyi Liu 12 Mar 2026

South Africa's Deputy Minister of the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, opened the TikTok Safer Internet Summit in Nairobi (Image supplied)

Social Media

TikTok provides $200,000 in ad credits to expand AI media literacy in sub-Saharan Africa

11 Mar 2026

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

Mental health

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

3 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Trends

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Maroefah Smith 2 Mar 2026

Food safety alarm in SA: New test results reveal glyphosate contamination in several staple foods

Health & Safety

Food safety alarm in SA: New test results reveal glyphosate contamination in several staple foods

27 Feb 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Plain packaging vs branding rights: A legal battle over cigarette pack regulations

Sajidha Gamieldien, Nicole Haworth, and Aimee Du Plessis 19 Feb 2026

Over 50 countries will gather in Pretoria to advance accountability, transparency, and user rights on digital platforms. (Source: )

Media

South Africa hosts global summit on digital platform governance

11 Feb 2026

Spain announced at the World Governments Summit in Dubai that it plans to join the global push to ban children under 16 from using social media. (Source: )

Social Media

No TikTok for teens? Spain plans social media ban for under-16s

5 Feb 2026

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Michael Richardson and Le Yang 4 Feb 2026

Political objections not enough to ban Canik's firearm billboards, rules ARB

Advertising

Political objections not enough to ban Canik's firearm billboards, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Feb 2026

Advertising

Why Heineken’s zero-alcohol London Underground campaign fell flat

Jonatan Sodergren 30 Jan 2026

Higher Education

AI integration in universities: Fostering personalised learning amidst ethical debates

Dr Lim Jun Wei, Dr Ho Yeek Chia and Dr Boredi Silas Chidi 28 Jan 2026

OOH

Amsterdam becomes first capital to ban meat ads in public spaces

27 Jan 2026

Social Media

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight

Kelley Cotter 27 Jan 2026

Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mining

Valterra forsees 106% profit rise on back of record platinum price

26 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Paul Makube 26 Jan 2026

TikTok has finalised a deal to avoid the looming threat of a ban in the US (Image source: © NPR

Social Media

TikTok avoids looming threat of US ban

23 Jan 2026

Everything you need to know about photography tours

Tourism

Everything you need to know about photography tours

Vanessa Rogers, Issued by Executive Placements & Travex.com 22 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | ARB CEO Gail Schimmel: The year of industry self-regulation

Advertising

#BizTrends2026 | ARB CEO Gail Schimmel: The year of industry self-regulation

Gail Schimmel 22 Jan 2026

Back to school, back to balance: Bluegrass Digital supports Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa

Primary & Secondary Education

Back to school, back to balance: Bluegrass Digital supports Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 16 Jan 2026

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Noncommunicable diseases

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

Themba Titus Sigudu 16 Jan 2026

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

Design & Manufacturing

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

15 Jan 2026

Media

Wikipedia at 25: can its original ideals survive in the age of AI?

15 Jan 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

Results of alleged 2025 matric exam cheats to be delayed

9 Jan 2026

Advertising

UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jan 2026

Understanding how alcohol consumption patterns evolve across different demographics enables retailers and brands to identify growth opportunities in challenging markets (Image source: © 123rf )

Food & bev. services

Understanding alcohol consumption patterns to identify growth opportunities

30 Dec 2025

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Wellness

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Jonathan Kaiser 22 Dec 2025

Meta's smart glasses update boosts sound clarity and Spotify integration

Augmented Reality

Meta's smart glasses update boosts sound clarity and Spotify integration

18 Dec 2025

Archived image from SANews.gov.za

Primary & Secondary Education

Matric results to be published in newspapers, media as usual: High Court rules

15 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: Agriculture

Agriculture

#BestofBiz 2025: Agriculture

17 Dec 2025

Social Media

Reddit challenges Australia’s social media ban for children

12 Dec 2025

Social Media

Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens

Lisa M. Given 11 Dec 2025

Image credit: Reuters/Jonny Hogg/File Photo

Mining

Glencore first miner to export cobalt under new DRC quotas

Ange Kasongo, Pratima Desai and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 11 Dec 2025

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Labour Law

Are dismissed employees still bound by restraint of trade? LAC ruling

Rosalind Davey and Chloë Loubser 4 Dec 2025

Competition Law

SCA rules no online bets allowed on casino games

Wendy Rosenberg, Tebogo Sibidla & Nothando Madondo 21 Nov 2025

alcohol advertising is more regulated than people think, says Angela Russel, CEO of the Drinks Federation of South Africa (Image source: © 123rf )

Advertising

Alcohol advertising: Accountability not aspirational, but actionable

Angela Russel 21 Nov 2025

#Orchids&Onions: SAB drives a hard message home, KFC does ESG right

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: SAB drives a hard message home, KFC does ESG right

Brendan Seery 10 Nov 2025

Agribusiness

Landmark move unlocks R12bn boost for South Africa’s indigenous economy

7 Nov 2025

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Media & Entertainment Law

Unpacking ARB code changes affecting the advertising of alcohol brands on vehicles

Sarah Suleman 27 Oct 2025

SA welcomes Zim decision to lift ban on importation of maize and grains

Agriculture

SA welcomes Zim decision to lift ban on importation of maize and grains

23 Oct 2025

Labour Law & Unions

Labour Court restraint of trade ruling hinges on time and territory

Tim Laurens 21 Oct 2025