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Image supplied:© Dave Lindemann. Pictured: Matt Canning, Ballito. Surfing In South Africa has officially launched its first downloadable issue

Magazines

Surfing In South Africa launches first issue

1 day

Source: Supplied. Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

Markets & Investment

National house-price inflation hits highest growth since 2007

31 Jul 2025

Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

Radio & Audio

Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

Issued by Gagasi FM 30 Jul 2025

#MandelaMonth: 67 minutes, endless impact

Software

#MandelaMonth: 67 minutes, endless impact

Issued by BET Software 28 Jul 2025

KwaZulu-Natal Judge Jacqueline Henriques will face a Judicial Conduct Tribunal arising from her conduct around a judgment she failed to deliver for years. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Law Practice

KZN judge faces tribunal over late judgment – after 12 years

Tania Broughton 28 Jul 2025

Netflix has announced a new initiative. Source: Netflix.

Film & Cinematography

Netflix and SA film authorities join forces for new training initiative

25 Jul 2025

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Finance

Correction: Inaccuracy in DA to back Appropriation Bill amid accountability demands - ministers not dismissed

25 Jul 2025

Mandela Day: purpose in action

Mandela Month

Mandela Day: purpose in action

Issued by Sappi 24 Jul 2025

Afda students and alumni secure 5 wins at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni secure 5 wins at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 23 Jul 2025

The Shangase family’s dream comes true, a new home, built with love by ECR and the heart of KZN

Mandela Month

The Shangase family’s dream comes true, a new home, built with love by ECR and the heart of KZN

Issued by East Coast Radio 21 Jul 2025

At least 275 ECD centres are struggling with late subsidy payments in KwaZulu-Natal, the Legal Resources Centre says. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Early Childhood Development

KZN government fails to pay crèches despite court order

Joseph Bracken 17 Jul 2025

New foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed in Free State

Agriculture

New foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed in Free State

15 Jul 2025

100th Woolworths Foodstop opens in Sandton

Retailers

100th Woolworths Foodstop opens in Sandton

14 Jul 2025

Bright prospects: KZN’s energy and mining sectors embrace innovation at Kite 2025

Energy

Bright prospects: KZN’s energy and mining sectors embrace innovation at Kite 2025

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 14 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied

Hospitality

Club Med confirms July 2026 opening for new KZN Beach & Safari resort

10 Jul 2025

Listing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup later this year

TV

Listing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup later this year

Issued by DStv Media Sales 9 Jul 2025

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

ESG

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

9 Jul 2025

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Manufacturing

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 7 Jul 2025

Agriculture

FMD restrictions lifted in ECape and Limpopo, KZN still at risk

7 Jul 2025

Honouring courage, embracing readiness: Sappi hosts regional firefighting competitions

Environment & Natural Resources

Honouring courage, embracing readiness: Sappi hosts regional firefighting competitions

Issued by Sappi 3 Jul 2025

MultiChoice’s 2025 ESG Report shows progress toward a sustainable, inclusive, empowered Africa

ESG

MultiChoice’s 2025 ESG Report shows progress toward a sustainable, inclusive, empowered Africa

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Jul 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Spotify's ode to Zulu traditions

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Spotify's ode to Zulu traditions

Brendan Seery 2 Jul 2025

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment

SMEs

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment

Issued by Sappi 1 Jul 2025

Standard Bank, Sacci launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs

SMEs

Standard Bank, Sacci launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs

1 Jul 2025

Engineering and construction industries in KZN look to Kite 2025 for innovation and resilience

Construction & Engineering

Engineering and construction industries in KZN look to Kite 2025 for innovation and resilience

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 30 Jun 2025

CoGTA-led dialogue bridges sectors to boost municipal performance

ESG & Sustainability

CoGTA-led dialogue bridges sectors to boost municipal performance

Issued by Sappi 26 Jun 2025

Gagasi FM welcomes back radio host Selbeyonce

Radio & Audio

Gagasi FM welcomes back radio host Selbeyonce

Issued by Gagasi FM 25 Jun 2025

EBM shines on international stage with more international honours

Retail Marketing

EBM shines on international stage with more international honours

Issued by Excellerate Brand Management 23 Jun 2025

Image credit: David Clode on Unsplash

Environment & Natural Resources

10 more black rhinos translocated from SA to Mozambique

20 Jun 2025

New crèches in the Drakensberg may have to close because of late payments of subsidies by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Early Childhood Development

New crèches may have to close because of late payments by education department

Joseph Bracken 17 Jun 2025

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Criminal Law

Over 1,700 suspects nabbed in Vala Umgodi operations

13 Jun 2025

Vodacom to invest R100m in 106 new rural base stations across KZN

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom to invest R100m in 106 new rural base stations across KZN

13 Jun 2025

Afda talent shines bright in 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards nominations

Higher Education

Afda talent shines bright in 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards nominations

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 17 Jun 2025

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

FMCG

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 10 Jun 2025

Release of a tagged speckled snapper in the iSimangaliso MPA (Photo credit: Bruce Mann).

Food, Water & Energy Security

3 research studies that show the positive impact of MPAs

10 Jun 2025

The DStv Schools Netball Challenge is coming to Durban

Education

The DStv Schools Netball Challenge is coming to Durban

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Jun 2025

SA rolls out first mass poultry vaccination to curb avian flu

Agriculture

SA rolls out first mass poultry vaccination to curb avian flu

6 Jun 2025

Residential Property

Luxury home of Lottery “kingpin” frozen by Special Tribunal

Raymond Joseph 5 Jun 2025

Budget 3.0 intensifies pressure on beer producers in SA

Food & bev. services

Budget 3.0 intensifies pressure on beer producers in SA

4 Jun 2025

Easter 2025: Lightstone Retail reveals less consumer movement

Research

Easter 2025: Lightstone Retail reveals less consumer movement

3 Jun 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 2 Jun 2025

Ballito Junction Regional Mall in KwaZulu-Natal has reported exceptional seasonal performance (Image supplied)

Commercial Property

Favourable timing leads to Ballito Junction's exceptional seasonal results

28 May 2025

Sinamuva Crèche has not received subsidy payments for two months. Photo: Joseph Bracken / GroundUp

Early Childhood Development

KwaZulu-Natal government ordered to pay crèches

Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko 28 May 2025

Thuli Gasa appointed head of corporate services at Dunlop Tyres SA

Manufacturing & Parts

Thuli Gasa appointed head of corporate services at Dunlop Tyres SA

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 26 May 2025

Eighty20 reveals SA’s tea sipping habits

Research

Eighty20 reveals SA’s tea sipping habits

26 May 2025

Drakensberg Boys Choir brings musical harmonies of hope to Joburg

Music

Drakensberg Boys Choir brings musical harmonies of hope to Joburg

Issued by Stone 20 May 2025

The ABC Q1 2025 circulation figures for newspapers have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity

Newspapers

ABC Q1 2025: Newspapers off to a lacklustre start

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2025

Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!

Radio & Audio

Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!

Issued by East Coast Radio 20 May 2025