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Terry Mathie

LEAGLE EAGLE | Paid Off Your Home Loan? Here’s What You Need to Know

Making nutritious food affordable: telling South Africans to eat healthier is not enough

Cheap, highly processed food is often more accessible than fresh, nutritious alternatives, leaving poorer households caught between food insecurity…

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GRAHAM MITCHELL | Escaping firefighter mode: why being indispensible holds your business back

One paradox of building a business is that the behaviours that make you successful in the early years can eventually be what hold the business back…

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SARS vs taxpayers -- who holds the power?

As the South African Revenue Service aggressively ramps up debt collection to meet state revenue shortfalls, tax experts highlight avenues for…

St George's Preparatory School is in Park Drive

New special needs school for Eastern Cape

The Drake Flemmer and Orsmond team: Top left to right: Akhanani Madlokazi (Candidate Attorney); Mlibo Buya (Candidate Attorney); Saadiya Myburgh (Candidate Attorney); Bridigitte Birtill (Candidate Attorney); 
Bottom Left to Right: Catherine Dutton (Candidate Attorney); Richard Jardine (Director); Bongani Qangule (Director); Zintle Matshaya (Associate)
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How Richard Jardine steers DFO Attorneys

Managing partner Richard Jardine reflects on his career, developing future lawyers, and maintaining a people-centred approach at historic Eastern…

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Dairy farmers take on buyer giant over milk price cuts

Dairy co-operative Samilco, representing 200 farmers across the Eastern and Western Cape, is taking on processor giant Lactalis SA over cumulative…

Soon Fong Lee, 91,  and his wife Chiu-Lan Lee served their last customers on Thursday afternoon.
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His name is Soon Fong Lee

After 95 years of serving East London, the historic Lee Sun & Son corner store in Quigney has permanently closed its doors, marking the end of an…

The Eastern Cape is set to showcase its ambitious new energy vehiThe Eastern Cape is set to showcase its ambitious new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week in KZN this week. Pictures: SUPPLIEDcle strategy at SA Auto Week in KZN this week. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Eastern Cape plugs into electric vehicle future with 15 charging sites

The Eastern Cape has rolled out 15 public electric-vehicle charging stations across key travel routes and towns, positioning its automotive sector…

One of the two new custom-built power transformers acquired by Coega Steels

Power boost for Coega Steels' self-sustainability drive

In a major move on its journey to self-sustainability, Coega Steels has acquired two power transformers. The brand-new units, manufactured in China,…

An allegedly illegal sand mine along the Wild Coast.

Mthatha's sand truck owners decry crippling fines, 'intimidation'

Sand truck owners in the former Transkei have accused the police of harassment and officials of imposing crippling fines when they are caught…

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Balshaw makes family firms his business

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Supporting women through life

Dr Robyn Spring, 51, has spent more than 20 years caring for women through different stages of their lives, and now finds herself navigating some of…

After saving lives abroad, doctor turns to spiritual healing

Dr Yashoda Manickchund’s work with Doctors Without Borders took her to Pakistan, Libya and Ethiopia. Now, she is exploring the spiritual traditions…

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Eastern Cape to showcase new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week

The Eastern Cape is set to present its new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, seeking international investment and…

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WORKWISE | Labour Court Upholds Dismissal Over ‘Screw You’ Outburst

In JENECKER V SA MEDICAL AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION NPC [2025] ZALCCT, the Labour Court upheld the dismissal of a former fundraiser who repeatedly…

MONEY MAESTRO | Gifting your family while alive is a great estate planning opportunity

Don't wait until death to start transferring wealth. Discover how South Africa's annual donations-tax exemption allows you to support loved ones now…

LEGAL EAGLE | Beware of VAT pitfall when buying or selling property

Failing to clearly address VAT in a property sale agreement can lead to major financial surprises. Learn the critical differences between VAT and…

KICKER: Five Eastern Cape taxi operators have launched a vehicle repair workshop and spares supply outlet  in Kariega. Picture: INSTAGRAM

Taxi owners take the wheel in new repair venture

Oil price surges on fresh war and weather woes

Oil prices soared more than five percent on Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's…