South Africa’s health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that the government will use its ‘Covid-19 resurgence action plan’ to help mitigate cluster Read more

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This past week, President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted all international travel bans and restored liquor trading hours, Nelson Mandela Bay has become the new Covid-19 hotspot Read more

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It is vitally important that South Africa deals with Covid-19 hotspots as they appear – because the country cannot afford to re-enter the lockdown, says Western Cape premier Alan Winde. Read more

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Cannabis is an emerging trend in the wellness and beauty industry, breaking ground across various categories in retail. Read more

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Today’s path to purchase includes multiple touchpoints both off and online. Brands are having to prioritise Read more

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Meeting up with friends and family in some areas is now banned, wearing a face mask on public transport - and when shopping - is now a requirement and going out past 10pm is a no go. Read more

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Lending through the scheme has remained dismal even though big changes were implemented at the end of July to make it easier for borrowers and banks to use it. But since two weeks ago just R16.08bn had been lent, Read more

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