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Copper peptides: these powerful molecules are worth the skincare hype

Aesthetic Medicine

Copper peptides: these powerful molecules are worth the skincare hype

Ahmed Elbediwy and Nadine Wehida 30 Jan 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, do you have AI capabilities? Beauty brands tap into fairytale magic

Maroefah Smith 23 Jan 2026

November sees strong growth in SA's retail sector with 3.5% surge

Sales

November sees strong growth in SA's retail sector with 3.5% surge

22 Jan 2026

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

Design & Manufacturing

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

15 Jan 2026

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Eco Diva Natural’s Nicole Sherwin: Clean beauty is not a trend – it’s a responsibility

Maroefah Smith 15 Jan 2026

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IP Law

Adoption of latest Nice Classification: What this means for SA trade marks

Marcelle Samons and Alicia van der Walt 8 Jan 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

From sun safety to sex appeal: what sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals and power

Lauren Alex O'Hagan and Lame M. Kenalemang-Palm 8 Jan 2026

The promise of “everything delivered in 30 minutes” has become a daily standard in Chinese cities (Image source: © e27

E-commerce

Instant Retail: Beyond supercharged delivery

31 Dec 2025

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Wellness

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Jonathan Kaiser 22 Dec 2025

Healthcare

Identity and heritage drive A-beauty’s $44bn rise in MEA region

12 Dec 2025

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

Regulatory

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

3 Dec 2025

MR.DIY makes its KZN debut with a flagship store

Retailers

MR.DIY makes its KZN debut with a flagship store

28 Nov 2025

Aesthetic Medicine

Innovation, experience, and expansion: Trendier AI's 2026 K-beauty forecast

Maroefah Smith 13 Nov 2025

Sasekile Cosmetics unveils new distribution model for niche brands

Shopfitting & Merchandising

Sasekile Cosmetics unveils new distribution model for niche brands

29 Oct 2025

Creative exclusive distribution partnerships can take SA consumer access to new heights

E-commerce

Creative exclusive distribution partnerships can take SA consumer access to new heights

Gareth Brough, Issued by Omnia Strategic Counsel & Communications (Pty) Ltd 28 Oct 2025

Source: © MLA The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025 nominees have been announced. Dr John Kani will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

Media

All the National Film & TV Awards SA 2025 nominees

14 Oct 2025

Marketing with purpose: Qhawekazi Mdikane on women, empowerment and momentum

Marketing

Marketing with purpose: Qhawekazi Mdikane on women, empowerment and momentum

Issued by MSports Marketing 2 Oct 2025

Rosebank Mall extends trading hours, announces new additions

Retailers

Rosebank Mall extends trading hours, announces new additions

2 Oct 2025

A story of innovation: Behind Shoprite’s R5 toiletries

Health & Safety

A story of innovation: Behind Shoprite’s R5 toiletries

16 Sep 2025

How can South African retailers use augmented reality to improve shopping experiences?

Technology

How can South African retailers use augmented reality to improve shopping experiences?

Melusi Makhoba, Issued by University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 11 Sep 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Plastic microbeads: great in your face wash, bad in your food – how South Africa’s ban can work better

Anusha Rajkaran and Conrad Sparks 25 Aug 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

South Africa's ambitious plan to tackle plastic microbead pollution

7 Aug 2025

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Education & Training

Health experts urge bold action on harm reduction in South Africa's wellness landscape

7 Aug 2025

Human Rights Law

Court showdown on whether prisons must provide gender-affirming healthcare

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 29 Jul 2025

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

Supply Chain

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

16 Jul 2025

Igniting youth potential: A call to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs

Education & Training

Igniting youth potential: A call to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs

Issued by SAICA 15 Jul 2025

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

Logistics & Transport

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

17 Jun 2025

Source: © Student Village The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, is a new research report on how young people in South Africa earn, spend, save and think about money

Youth Marketing

Brands, stop relying on stereotypes to connect with Gen Z

13 Jun 2025

Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

ESG

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems fundamental component of supply chain industries

Supply Chain

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems fundamental component of supply chain industries

Issued by Frigair Expo 28 May 2025

Source: © 123rf The Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) has announced the 18th release of the Marketing All Product Survey (Maps)

Media

Maps reveals South African consumer behaviour and media trends

28 May 2025

Retail

Brand Finance: Automobile, watch and cosmetic brands the world's most valuable luxury brands

27 May 2025

Buzzing for change

Sustainable Farming

Buzzing for change

Issued by Libstar Group 20 May 2025

Foschini Beauty named official sponsor of Totalsports Women’s Race 2025

Sport

Foschini Beauty named official sponsor of Totalsports Women’s Race 2025

13 May 2025

Commercial Property

Mall of Africa reveals vibrant brand campaign to redefine retail

Issued by Mall of Africa 7 Apr 2025

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

Food & bev. services

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

1 Apr 2025

120 participants selected for Bolt Accelerator Programme

Community

120 participants selected for Bolt Accelerator Programme

18 Mar 2025

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Healthcare

The ripple effects of South Africa's cannabis food ban on the international stage

Katja Hamilton 14 Mar 2025

Advertising

Oscars reach unprecedented demand with sold-out ads and A-list sponsors

3 Mar 2025

Varsity Vibe 2024 Student Spend Survey: Unpacking student spending habits

Research

Varsity Vibe 2024 Student Spend Survey: Unpacking student spending habits

Issued by Varsity Vibe 19 Feb 2025

Mall of Africa celebrates launch of new Bridget Jones film with beauty

Exhibitions & Events

Mall of Africa celebrates launch of new Bridget Jones film with beauty

Issued by Mall of Africa 14 Feb 2025

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

Funding

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

10 Feb 2025

Last quarter of 2024 saw a double win for The Body Shop

Health & Beauty

Last quarter of 2024 saw a double win for The Body Shop

Issued by The Body Shop 31 Jan 2025

Digital signage: The future of content production is here

Digital

Digital signage: The future of content production is here

Issued by TQ Group 18 Dec 2024

Source: © Waterfall City Pictures: Mall of Africa. BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideway, however, rising optimism levels remain

Economy

BETI still treading water but positive economic trend continues

17 Dec 2024

Advertising

Global ad spend to top $1trn in 2024 amid rapid digital growth and regulatory challenges

27 Nov 2024