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|  | | Before 2022, BMW had been South Africa’s top brand for four years in a row. In 2023, BMW took second place...read |
|  | | After introducing industry innovator Javier Campopiano, global chief creative officer, McCann WorldGroup and McCann as executive jury president, 2024 NYF Advertising Awards kicks off with a robust number of exciting updates...read |
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 | The NHI Bill, backed by all provinces except Western Cape, was passed by the NCOP. Premier Winde urges President Ramaphosa to reject it, citing constitutional and affordability concerns... Read |
 | Busa and B4SA plan to formally petition President Ramaphosa, urging him to send the NHI Bill back to the National Assembly for necessary amendments. They assert the current bill is unworkable, unaffordable, and unconstitutional… Read |
 | International cereal quotations dip, vegetable oil prices rise, and record grains harvest is expected in the year ahead... Read |
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