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According to Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild, criminal activities are costing the construction industry around R1bn each year. Apart from the removal and/or destruction...
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Cape Town City Hall declared Parliament of SA precinct
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South Africans are turning to side hustles – here’s what the law says
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Rising interest rates, wetness place dampener on potentially excellent agriculture season
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OPINION: Can an employer in South Africa insist that an employee is vaccinated? The...
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SA sees significant food hikes across the board
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