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Debt Relief Phase 4 Application Period Concludes
The City of Johannesburg has officially concluded the application period for Phase 4 of its Debt Relief Programme, which closed on 31 October 2026, marking an important milestone in the City’s ongoing efforts to support financially distressed customers, rehabilitate municipal debt and strengthen revenue sustainability. Implemented from 1 November 2025, the year-long programme provided qualifying…
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A Bigger Economy Than What we Thought
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development has noted Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) announcement that the South African economy is 4.9% larger than previously recorded, following its five-yearly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing and benchmarking exercise. The revision moves the national accounts reference year from 2015 to 2022, placing South Africa’s nominal GDP…
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LaserTube Brings Fibre Laser Tube Cutting Machines to South African Fabricators, From Compact Shop Units to Bundle Loading Production Cells
GERMISTON, South Africa – A handrail bracket, a gate frame or a shop fitting rack usually starts as a length of tube that gets sawn, marked, drilled and notched by hand, one station at a time. LaserTube, a machine supplier in Wadeville, Germiston, supplies fibre laser tube cutting machines to fabricators who want those holes,…
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SubAlu Sublimates Photographs Onto Aluminium Panels in Randburg, From A4 Gifts and Square Prints to A1 Statement Pieces and Panoramas
Table of Contents RANDBURG, South Africa – A photograph printed on paper and framed behind glass picks up every window reflection in a bright South African room. SubAlu, a print studio in Randburg, Johannesburg, dye sublimates images into coated aluminium instead. Its metal print range is aimed at photographers, artists, interior designers and businesses. Sizes…
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SA Heros Comics in Observatory Adds Grading Guidance and Archival Storage to Its Range of Local Superhero Comics and Collectables
Table of Contents CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South African superhero comics have a growing shelf of their own, and the collectors buying them want the same care for a local first issue as for any imported title. SA Heros Comics, a comic shop in Observatory, Cape Town, now sells its local superhero comics and…
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OpenCredit in Rosebank Explains in Plain Language What a Credit Score Shows, What a Full Credit Report Shows and Where Debt Review Fits In
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Many South Africans look at their credit record for the first time on the day a loan, a lease or a phone contract is declined. OpenCredit, a credit education service in Rosebank, Johannesburg, has published a set of credit check guides that explain what the records show and how to read…
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StickerPaper in Durbanville Sorts Its Printable Sticker Sheets by Printer Type First, Then Finish, for Crafters and Small Studios
DURBANVILLE, South Africa – The most common sticker paper mistake happens before anything is printed: an inkjet sheet goes into a laser printer, or the other way round, and the result is smudged colour or a sheet that curls and lifts. StickerPaper, a supplier in Durbanville, Cape Town, has laid out its printable sticker paper…
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Dear Donald: South Africa has Stronger Electoral Laws than the USA
Table of Contents I am sure most of us have heard and/or seen clips of USA President Donald Trump promising American Citizens $5000 each if the Republicans win the House of Representatives vote in the Senate. If you, like me, have been grappling with the notion that this is wrong then maybe you will be…
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Automechanika Johannesburg 2027
Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 concluded at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand after three days of business matchmaking, technical exchange and industry dialogue. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa from 27 to 29 October, the 11th edition welcomed 4,519 visitors and 317 exhibitors, with 2,837 business matchmaking meetings and 298 conference delegates underscoring its role in connecting…
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Human Right to Access Water Violated
Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: The South African Human Right Commission has confirmed today what residents know: The failing political leaders of Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni are violating our human rights to access clean water. According to the Human Rights Commission: “The water is there, but the so-called…
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Water Shedding Begins
Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni lose 1-billion liters of clean water a day Water throttling, restrictions and constitution issues leave communities dry Only the DA has a plan to get water into taps, with your vote, on Wednesday Water-shedding has arrived in Gauteng. Communities…
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TrueTech Readies South African Homes and Offices for a Year-End Tech Upgrade
Table of Contents South Africans who want their technology sorted before the holidays have a good reason to order now. TrueTech, the online technology store at truetech.co.za, is urging households, small businesses and office managers to handle upgrades at the end of October instead of joining the December scramble. Its online catalogue covers screens, PC…
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OMODA & JAECOO Extends Q3 Growth Streak as South African Sales Pass 30,000
Q3 2026 sales reached 4,310 units, up 24.4% year-on-year and more than triple Q3 2024 volumes. OMODA & JAECOO has now surpassed 30,000 cumulative South African sales, with 31,990 units sold by the end of September 2026. September was the group’s best sales month yet at 1,503 units, with record monthly sales for the OMODA…
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Suspect Arrested for Possession of Unlicensed Firearm
GAUTENG – The South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Prevention Unit, working alongside Gauteng Traffic Wardens in Eldorado Park, has arrested a suspect for possession of an unlicensed firearm during crime prevention operations. On Sunday, 1 November 2026, at approximately 12:00, members were deployed across all sectors of Eldorado Park to conduct crime prevention duties.…
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Proteas V Bangladesh
Johannesburg: The South Africa Men’s selection panel has today named a 15-player squad to face Bangladesh in the two-match Dafabet Test series later this month. Captain Temba Bavuma, who recently led the Proteas to a gripping 2-1 series victory over Australia, will once again lead the newly-ranked number one Test side in the two-match series…
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Now I Understand Why Investing Is Not for the Faint of Heart
Since July 2025 I have been running an investing experiment using the Easy Equities Investing App. I set out to invest R50.00 per month in two different exchange traded funds using a normal investing account and a Tax Free Savings Account. The fixed monthly amount started in July 2025 with R50.00 in each account and…
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El Niño Ready Joburg: Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow
The City of Johannesburg urges residents to prepare early for potential El Niño-related water, heat and summer weather risks. Under its El Niño Ready Joburg campaign, themed “Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow.”, the City of Johannesburg is calling on residents, businesses and communities to take practical steps to prepare for the 2026/2027 summer season. Climate outlooks…
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Your Next Dream Getaway Could Be Just a Shopping Trip Away
Centurion – Dreaming of swapping the everyday hustle for breathtaking mountain views or a tranquil bushveld escape? Your next holiday adventure could be closer than you think! Centurion Lifestyle Centre is giving shoppers the chance to turn their everyday shopping into an unforgettable getaway with its Shop. Enter. Relax. competition, running until 15 November 2026.…
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LED-Lightbox Rental in Midrand Delivers, Sets up and Collects Light-up Letters, Numbers and Neon-Style Signs for Gauteng Weddings and Year-End Functions
Table of Contents MIDRAND, South Africa – November and December fill Gauteng venues with weddings, 21sts and office year-end functions, and most of them want one bright spot where guests stop for a photograph. LED-Lightbox Rental, a hire company in Midrand, hires out lightboxes, marquee letters and neon-style signs for those nights, and every booking…
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Record Numbers Walk in Step With Those Affected by Cancer
Record numbers of men, women, and children from all walks of life and backgrounds united for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa on Saturday, October 31. Thousands walked side by side, each step a tribute to someone cherished, a life loved, a battle fought. While the Big…
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PrintEngine Sets up Web-To-Print Storefronts for South African Print Shops Still Taking Orders by Email and WhatsApp
Table of Contents DURBANVILLE, South Africa – Ask a small print shop where its orders come from and the answer is usually email, WhatsApp, a phone call and a walk-in, often for the same job. PrintEngine, a web-to-print software company in Durbanville, Cape Town, lists the storefront features it sets up for print shops that…
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Quartz or solid surface? Plastone in Randburg templates and fits both, with seams, edges and sink cut-outs planned before the slab is cut
Table of Contents RANDBURG, South Africa – Most kitchen renovations reach the same question late in the process: quartz or solid surface. Plastone, a countertop fabricator in Strijdom Park, Randburg, makes both, and has published its range of quartz and solid-surface countertops to help homeowners, office fit-out teams and shopfitters choose before the cabinets go…
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The Carpet Stain Remover That Leaves a Bigger Problem
Gqeberha – A patch left after home carpet spot cleaning is not always the original stain. Dirt-attracting residue or colour damage can leave the owner facing a different problem, and True Clean is encouraging residents to explain what they have already applied before arranging a clean. The distinction is supported by the Institute of Inspection,…
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More Spray Can Work Against Cockroach Bait
Gqeberha – Reaching for a spray after cockroach bait has been placed can work against the treatment the household is trying to support. True Clean is advising residents to check their treatment instructions before adding another product around baited areas. The issue is compatibility. Certain repellent products can contaminate bait or make its placement unattractive…
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When Replacing a Rug Makes More Sense Than Cleaning It
Gqeberha – A rug-cleaning quote can lead to a conversation about whether the work is worth doing at all. True Clean’s guidance for urine-affected shaggy rugs encourages owners to compare the treatment cost with what the rug is worth to them before agreeing to the work. The Gqeberha cleaning business has advised owners to replace…
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Leave the Ants Alone, Says Gqeberha Pest Controller
Gqeberha, October 31, 2026 – Ants in a garden do not automatically mean a home needs pest treatment. True Clean owner Diederik Visser favours treating an actual problem and leaving outdoor ants alone when they are not bothering the household. The distinction matters as residents decide what to do about activity around their homes. Ants…
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Aion Marketing Publishes Industry Guide on Meta Ads Optimization for 2026
Fourways, Gauteng – Digital growth specialists Aion Marketing have published an in-depth advisory examining the operational shifts required to maximize the profitability of Meta ads in 2026. The publication serves as a technical resource for South African marketing managers and business owners, detailing how to combat audience saturation through advanced segmentation, localized creative strategies, and…
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Growing demand for HEPA filtration in pharma, healthcare and cleanroom environments
Specialised manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare and engineering are just some industries where the demand for High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration is growing. This is according to Alin Gomes, Director of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) specialist Industrial Climate Control (ICE), which provides comprehensive, turnkey solutions for these highly specialised environments. “HEPA filtration technology evolved…
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South Africa’s Favourite Choir To Give Holiday Favourites A Unique Spin
This festive season, Johannesburg music fans will get a glorious gift as the Ndlovu Choir, (previously known as Ndlovu Youth Choir) will premier their new show: “African Christmas”. It’s Christmas, as you’ve never heard it, with the Choir reimagining the world’s most-loved carols and setting them ablaze with soaring harmonies, pulsing African rhythms and electrifying…
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South African Conquers Rats on the World Stage
Table of Contents One is almost tempted to say that South African expat Ian Fleming could become the Elon Musk of Rat eXterminators From Local Roots to Global Innovation: The Story of Ian Fleming and Vulcan Pest’s Genius Rat Trap Finally – a better Rat Trap Editor: This is NOT a paid for or asked…
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